About Us
In 1996, The Blind Onion Pizza and Pub opened in Portland, Oregon, in the street level basement of a house near the corner of NE 33rd & Broadway. The owner of the house told the history of the space going back 60 years when it was the Cubby Hole —-a 1930’s bar, Weird Old Harold’s—a knick-knack shop, The Blind Onion—a coffee shop and most recently General’s Pizza.
After much contemplation and sleepless nights, the name “The Blind Onion” stuck so an artist was found and the logo affectionately called Fred came to life.
It wasn’t until years later the truth was told of how the coffee shop really got its name. The two partners in anticipation of opening were in a quandary as to a name, so they went on a fact-finding trip to San Francisco, the hot bed of cool in the 50’s. They visited many bars, clubs, restaurants and coffee houses and really liked the name of two places. The Purple Onion and The Blind Lemon. After a week of vacation and untold amounts of booze they split the names and “The Blind Onion” was born. The rest ‘as they say’ is pizza history.
History
There is currently 1 store in Portland, Oregon 3 in Vancouver, Washington, 4 in Reno, Nevada and 1 in Elko, Nevada.
The Oregon and Nevada stores operate independently and are not associated with Onion Franchise Group, LLC, the Franchisor.
The Blind Onion Pizza and Pub limited-service restaurants produce a distinctive style of Pizza, Oven Baked Sandwiches, Specialty Salads and have Domestic and Micro beers on tap. Wine by the glass or bottle is also available. All products are prepared fresh for each customer as they are ordered by specific names indicated on the menu. Each named product contains ingredients complimentary to taste and presentation. Ingredient substitutions and deletions are made upon customer request. Pizzas are made in three sizes 8”, 12”, and 16” and are prepared on our hand rolled fresh dough prepared daily for each location. Salads are assembled in two sizes. Beverages and other complimentary foods are also offered. Food orders are prepared for consumption on premises or for takeout. All locations do business catering but do not do residential delivery.
The first franchised location opened in Vancouver, Washington, in October of 2013. The second franchise location was opened in Vancouver, Washington in September 2019. There are no other franchised locations at this time.
Onion Franchise Group, LLC is registered in the State of Washington to offer qualified applicants single-store franchises or the option to develop multiple store locations within an agreed-upon geographic area. A franchisee will have limited exclusivity in that area, subject to certain rights retained by Onion Franchise Group, LLC. The total number of stores in any area is determined by analyzing demographic characteristics, population, economic conditions, available locations and other factors determined by Onion Franchise Group, LLC.
Onion Franchise Group, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
This information is not an offering of a franchise, or the solicitation of an offering to buy, a franchise. It is intended for informational purposes only. An offering can only be made by prospectus according to applicable federal and state law. No franchises are sold by Onion Franchise Group, LLC., until all applicable federal and state laws have been complied with via the delivery of a disclosure document to the prospective purchaser. There are approximately 14 countries and 15 US states that regulate the offer and sale of franchises. If you are a resident of one of these states or countries, are receiving this message in one of those states or countries or intend to operate a franchise in any of these states or countries, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with any applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosures requirements in the applicable jurisdiction.
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