Meet the Owner — Carmen Drake

Carmen was born and raised in Shelbyville, Indiana. She never imagined that she would one day own a franchise. Carmen used to teach 3rd grade, but after 24 years she ended up leaving the position to run the restaurant with her husband Doug. She and her husband have a large family with 6 kids, 5 spouses, 10 grandchildren, 1 on the way. Bellacino’s opened a store in the Shelbyville location in October 2000. Her husband originally chose the franchise because it’s a good value for the great taste and quality of food that is offered. They remodeled the store last summer and they now they serve beer and wine.

Carmen has always had at least two jobs. Right now, she is in charge of growing the business at Bellacino’s and she sells real estate for Runnebohm Realty in Shelbyville. She says that “it’s difficult and there is no glamour in it whatsoever” but she loves it.

In what little free time she has, Carmen enjoys reading, golfing, going to good movies, traveling, and decorating. She is a fellow foodie who loves a delicious meal, paired with a great red wine. She says she would like to find more time for volunteering in the community, but she has so little free time as it stands.

Now that you know a little bit of her story, you can appreciate all that goes on behind the scenes of Bellacino’s, to make sure that every customer has an enjoyable experience. Stop by our store today, to enjoy the product of all of Carmen’s hard work!

Bellacino’s Pizza and Grinders

Kid-friendly chain known for its pizzas & oversized sandwiches. 1620 E Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176 (317) 392–9000

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