Chicho's Pizza
A local pizza chain in southeastern Virginia, founded in 1968 by two Virginia Beach lifeguards.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Chicho's Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain in southeastern Virginia. It was founded in 1968 by two Virginia Beach lifeguards, with the first location on the corner of 21st Street and Atlantic Avenue. As of the provided information, it has 9 locations across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, and also operates a food truck. The chain is known as 'The Locals' Favorite' and offers pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
History
Chicho's Pizza was founded in 1968 by two Virginia Beach lifeguards, opening the first location on the corner of 21st Street and Atlantic Avenue. Over five decades later, it has grown to 9 locations across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, and also operates a food truck. In 2014, Louie Ochave and Ed Stockunas took over from founder Larry Nasser.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Pizza · Wings · Sandwiches · Salads · Desserts
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