Papa Rollos #9

Poppa Rollos Pizza


Roland Duty worked at a small pizza restaurant called Pepe's Pizza in 1964 as a student at Baylor University. In 1969, he purchased two restaurants while attending Baylor University part-time. Located at Baylor University, he changed the name to Papa Rollo Pizza. In 1979, the Triangle shopping center was torn down therefore, Poppa Rollos Pizza moved to Valley Mills and is still located there today. The restaurant can seat more than 500 guests. His son Justin Duty Roland's son operates a new Poppa Rollos Pizza location in Hewitt that opened in May of 2015. Committed to the same principles for years, the quality and atmosphere remain the same. 


Roland and his son Dustin are featured in the picture above. 


The Duty Family continues to serve others in the Waco area, always making a true impact on others  Roland Duty says, " If your job is work, something needs to change". He explains that that is the sole reason he was interested in the restaurant business, that he has never worked, and he enjoys every bit of it.  As those values were passed down to his son Justin, he loves working in the restaurant industry and giving back to others. 

The next time you're in Waco be sure to stop by Poppa Rollo's Pizza located on Hewitt Drive and Valley Mills Drive. They offer many options and the best pizza in Waco. They have arcade games, great food, and hidden rooms throughout both locations.

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