Q&A Bobby Wiggns of Italian Oven

How long have you lived in Henry County? 30 years

Where are you from? I grew up in Morrow Georgia and graduated from Morrow High School (1979).

When did Italian Oven open? The Stockbridge location opened in 2001 and the Peachtree City location opened in 1995.

How long have you been with Italian Oven and when did you take ownership?

I became the General Manager (GM) of the Peachtree City location in 2003 and became the GM of the Stockbridge location in October of 2004. I’ve been the owner of both locations since January of 2020 after purchasing Italian Oven from Jim Dunn.

What sparked you to become the owner?

I’ve worked with really great people, like our current manager Liz Elam for many years, so that made it a pretty easy decision. It’s also been a great place to work for over twenty years!

Interesting Fact?

I’ve worked in the food and beverage industry since I was 15-years-old.

What do you love about Henry County?

I love that even though we’ve experienced a lot of growth, we still have that small-town charm and atmosphere.

What separates Italian Oven from larger chain-style restaurants?

While we sell in large quantities, we still adhere to utilizing fresh high-quality ingredients.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of working in this industry?

Connecting with families over several years and watching kids become adults and start families of their own. You become a part of their family’s story and that’s a great feeling and honor.

Why do you believe Italian Oven has been successful all these years?

It’s our employees; we really strive for every guest to feel as if they’re a guest in our home. We’re providing patrons with a good meal and great service.

What’s your favorite dish, dessert, and drink at Italian Oven?

The seafood marinara, tiramisu, and the Italian Margarita.