A part of Metro Detroit since 1937

Shield's has been part of Metro Detroit's history since 1937 when Shield's Bar opened at the corner of Davison and Shields Street in Detroit. Shield's later began serving award-winning pizzas and salads and featured the ever-popular square, deep-dish pizza. Shield's quickly became a landmark and a favorite gathering spot for families, politicians, athletes and public figures alike.

New owners, same great taste

Shield's was purchased in early 1997 by brothers Paul and Peter Andoni. The Andonis changed the name to Shield's Franchise Restaurants, LLC and plan on expanding to new locations and offering franchises throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond. The company currently has 120 employees and locations in Southfield, Troy and Dearborn. Today Shield's is improving and expanding to serve more customers better than ever before!.

Years of experience and hard work

Paul Andoni brings more than 20 years of restaurant experience to Shields Franchise Restaurants, LLC. He began working for family-owned restaurants while a young boy and progressed to become the operator of the restaurants. Andoni earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Michigan. He became the General Manager and Director of Operations for Shield's of Troy in 1988; in early 1997 he and his brother Peter purchased Shield's.

Peter Andoni brings more than 17 years of restaurant experience to Shield's Franchise Restaurants, LLC. He, also, worked in family-owned restaurants while a young boy and progressed to become the operator of those restaurants. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Marketing from Michigan State University and was the General Manager and Director of Operations for Andonis Family Restaurant in Dearborn from 1993 through 1998. In January, 1999, he took on the same title with Shield's of Dearborn. In early 1997, he and his brother Paul purchased Shield's.