The Untold Story of Round Table Pizza

Pull up a chair (preferably a redwood one) and dig into the untold history of Round Table Pizza, straight from the son of the man who started it all, Bill Larson. This isn’t just a story about pizza—it’s a saga of innovation, grit, and one man’s dream to make the perfect pie while keeping his family of six kids (and countless customers) well-fed and entertained.

Bob Larson walks us through the incredible journey of his dad, a restless high school dropout turned Navy veteran who discovered his true calling with a handful of dough, a big round table, and a knack for community building. Along the way, you’ll hear about:

• The pizza that started it all (spoiler: it wasn’t Round Table’s famous King Arthur Supreme).
• The bizarre origin of those stained glass shields and why they spell out “FUN” (subliminal advertising before it was cool).
• What happens when you have six kids and a laundry chute—spoiler, it’s a lot of folding.
• How a tiny parlor with $140 rent turned into a 440-store pizza empire, one handshake deal at a time.

Oh, and let’s not forget the golden years of Menlo Park, where Round Table Pizza became the place to meet your spouse, embarrass yourself on the dance floor, or sneak a pepperoni slice after soccer practice.

This video is more than nostalgia—it’s a love letter to the quirky, wonderful spirit of the 60s and 70s. So grab a slice (make it Merlin’s Marvel for old time’s sake) and enjoy this trip down memory lane. Just don’t forget your napkins—we’re not running out of Italian dressing for this one.

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