According to a news release, in February they accomplished that goal and posted first-week sales of $58,500, a company record.

"We had planned for a strong reception from the citizens of Laurel and our three surrounding counties," Mark Stapp said, "but evidently word spread throughout the area about the concept, high food quality and affordable prices, and we were truly stretched to our limits. But we got the job done."

One of the first new businesses to open in the Gulf States since Hurricane Katrina, the new Eatza Pizza restaurant was "standing room only" during its first week of operation.