Roman's Pizza controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Allegations about cleaning and reusing pizza boxes
Social-media users accused Roman's Pizza of cleaning and reusing pizza boxes. The available reference material records the allegation but does not establish whether it was substantiated or describe a definitive regulatory finding.
2023
Corporate dispute involving former COO
Roman's Pizza and Ioannis Nicolakakis reportedly lost a High Court case involving former chief operating officer Basil Kassimatis. The dispute was associated in reference coverage with allegations of corporate bullying.
2019
Environmental-damage allegations involving a cheese supplier
A business linked to Ioannis Nicolakakis and supplying cheese to Roman's Pizza was reportedly accused of environmental damage. The available material does not establish the legal or factual outcome of those allegations.
2018
Published recording of executive remarks
HuffPost South Africa published a recording attributed to Ioannis Nicolakakis containing remarks about competing restaurant chains. The publication led to criticism concerning the tone and content of the comments.
2016
Advertising Standards Authority ruling
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled against Roman's Pizza over references in advertising to Famous Brands' Hot or Not Dot campaign or product.
2015
Dietary-guideline franchise complaint
Roman's Pizza reportedly paid R200,000 to settle a complaint concerning franchise compliance with religious dietary guidelines. The available material does not provide further details about the individual franchise or the settlement terms.