A Maryland Pizza Chain Is Closing Its College Park Location Amid Rising Costs

Potomac Pizza on Baltimore Avenue will permanently close its doors on December 18 and mark the end of its nine-year journey.

Written By Saheba Khatun
Representative Image, Potomac Pizza is closing College Park outlet (Image credit: Photo by Shourav Sheikh from Pexels)

A longtime favorite pizzeria, Potomac Pizza, announced the closure of its College Park location. After nearly a decade of service, the pizzeria will shut down in December due to rising operating costs.

Potomac Pizza to Close College Park Location

Founded in 1978 by Adam B. Greenberg, Potomac Pizza is part of Restaurant Zone Inc., a Maryland-based restaurant group. Potomac Pizza makes its dough and sauces from scratch daily and uses fresh ingredients.

The menu offers classic pies, traditional Italian dishes, and more. It also serves trans-fat and cholesterol-free pizza dough and sauce; additionally, it is dairy-, nut-, and egg-free. The menu also includes gluten-free crust and vegan-cheese options.

The restaurant chain owner shared an official closure announcement and stated, “This was not an easy decision.” The restaurant located at 7777 Baltimore Avenue, 4th Floor, College Park, MD, will close its doors on December 18.

Greenberg thanked local customers, University of Maryland students, athletic teams, and clubs for supporting the restaurant. They wrote, “Whether you stopped in for a quick slice, celebrated a victory, gathered with friends, or simply made us part of your weekly routine, you helped make Potomac Pizza College Park a very special place.”

Reason Behind the Closure

In the post, the owner stated that the rising costs of food, labor, insurance, and utilities have made the restaurant’s operation unsustainable.

Greenberg highlighted that even though the Potomac Pizza College Park is closing, “our relationship with this wonderful community is not.”

He assured, “We look forward to continuing to serve you at Bagels ‘n Grinds in College Park and at our four other Potomac Pizza locations.” The other locations include Chevy Chase Center, Middle River, Rockville Village Center, and Potomac Promenade.

As the restaurant prepares for its final month of operation, the Maryland community can still visit the College Park location and enjoy one more pizza slice.

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Saheba Khatun is a journalist and content writer with a strong academic background in English literature and a deep passion for storytelling. She has produced a wide range of work spanning news, features, and human-interest stories, often highlighting the voices and experiences of everyday people. Known for her people-focused, thoughtful, and relatable approach, Saheba aims to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections through her writing. With an eye for detail and a commitment to integrity, she believes in the power of words to spark dialogue, shift perspectives, and create lasting impact. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys exploring literature, culture, and community narratives, which continue to fuel her creative process and broaden her worldview.
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