Picurro Pizzeria franchisees want out of contracts

September 11, 2005

Tuscon Citizen: Franchisees of Picurro Pizzeria say business has dropped by 40 percent since the Aug. 21 arrest of Peter Picurro, founder and operator of the six-unit company. Now they want out of their franchise agreements.

Picurro, 44, was charged with two counts of luring a minor for sexual exploitation via the Internet. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.