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.
