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! colspan="2" | Source metadata
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Florence, KY (7635 Mall Rd) - Florence's Exterior (2022) PC: Joshua.avif|frameless|300px]]
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Type
| Locations
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Start date
| 1982-04-19
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Store number
| 112
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Floor space
| 2,500
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Coordinates
| 38.99825842, -84.65566588
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Tags
| Pizza Time Theatre
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! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; width:35%;" | Contributors
| CyberSnout
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'''''Florence, Ky (7635 Mall Rd) #212/112''''' originally opened on April 19, 1982 as a Pizza Time Theater with a [[Balcony Stage]] under the Bernstein Resturant Group.<ref name="cep1">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-post/99572685/ newspapers.com]</ref> and is currently a Chuck E. Cheese with a [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]].<ref name="cep2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSpJSqxkn0 youtube.com]</ref>

== History ==
=== 1980's ===
The Florence, KY location was opened on April 19, 1982 by The Bernstein Restaurant Group. '...play some 60 video games at the resturant. There also will be a ski-ball lane to play and hydraulic rides, such as a carousel and a helocopter, for children to ride.' 'The dining room will feature a puppet show. The puppets are electronic and are activated by computer tape. 'The shows last about seven or eight minutes,' said Bernstein'<ref name="cep1" />. The store originally featured the [[Balcony Stage]] with Madame Oink being the first guest star playing and [[The King / King Kat (Cyberamic)]] in the Lounge.<ref name="cep3">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/32415087/ newspapers.com]</ref> Despite a May 1982 article stating 'computer-controlled robots with names such as Dolli Dimples and the Beagles entertain youngsters.'<ref name="cep6">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFkViBxFxlc youtube.com]</ref> There is no photographic proof they existed and this is the only article referencing them. Later in 1982 Madame Oink would be replaced with Harmony Howlette<ref name="cep4">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/32427085/ newspapers.com]</ref> and lastly Helen Henny in 1983. In July 1984 while the parent company Pizza Time Theatre was declaring bankruptcy Jim Berenstain stated 'Chuck E. Cheese is not dead. We're in business and planning to stay,'. <ref name="cep7">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/38825040/ newspapers.com]</ref>. In 1988-1989 Florence would receive the [[SPT 1980's Remodel Program]] renovating the store to begin removing and replace the Pizza Time Theatre branding. During the renovations the store would recieve [[Chuck E.'s House]] replacing the [[Balcony Stage]]. Around this time [[The King / King Kat (Cyberamic)]] and lounge would be removed.<ref name="cep8">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer/38804479/ newspapers.com]</ref>

=== 1990's ===
In 1997-1998 they would receive [[Phase 1 (1994)]] while also installing the standard Skytubes, New Game Package, and Kid Check the store would also receive new artwork such as the magazines and sports fixtures but also a new exterior replacing the 'Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza' one from 1990 with the new Star Chuck exterior sign and removing the 'Pizza' text from the exterior. Between 1995 - 1998 Florence, Ky would receive the [[SPT 1990's Remodel Program]] this would involve painting over the checkers, removing the neon signage, installing new artwork, recarpeting the store, keeping the old booths, keeping the oil paintings, and keeping the booths. <ref name="cep9">[https://youtu.be/xUVm-D2eDck?si=YrOyqOPXLo-IYgT3&t=5620 youtu.be]</ref>

=== 2000's ===
In 2000 Helen would recieve new cosmetics replacing her Pizza Time Theatre attire for the Munch's Make Believe Band design.<ref name="cep4" /><ref name="cep5">[https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGxjQavlow instagram.com]</ref> The animatronic flowers would also be removed around this time. In 2002-2003, Florence would receive an updated art package along with the [[2-Stage]] from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). The artwork they received is [[CEC Warhol - Tri (CEC Décor)]], 'F.R.I.E.N.D.Z' (Must C TV Award), 'The C Files' (Must C TV Award), 'CWO' (Must C TV Award), 'ERrr' (Must C TV Award), 'Cheesy Television' (Must C TV Award) [[Ice Hockey (CEC Décor)]], Soccer (CEC Décor), and Toddler Zone Fire Truck (CEC Décor). Two of the CD Awards were relocated to the other side of the Show Room where the other two CD Awards already were located. During this update they would replace all of the [[SPT 1980's Remodel Program]] booths with the [[SPT 1990's Remodel Program]] booths and wood paneling was also updated to be up to modern standards.<ref name="cep10">[https://youtu.be/sf6stbxEwjo?si=5aW2ZDINAdQL3jSO&t=2025 youtu.be]</ref> In 2007 Florence would replace the Tuxedo on Chuck E. Cheese for the 'Cool Chuck' attire. Around this time the TV Shell would be removed. <ref name="cep11">[https://youtu.be/3pWf0YEJgxU?si=KdfDFaHsWf-AkQAD&t=5233 youtu.be]</ref> On August 25, 2008, the store became a corporate-owned location. With this the store number would change from Store #212 to Store #112 <ref name="cep13">CEC Workday page</ref>, The curtains for Chuck E. Cheese were also disabeled at this time.<ref name="cep14">statement from tech</ref>

=== 2010's ===
In October/November 2010, Florence would receive the [[CEC 2000's Remodel Program]]. During the remodel, all aspects of previous remodels would be removed. The showroom was renovated relocating the 2-stage from the right wall to the back wall, relocating the restrooms to the showroom, downsizing the showroom, installation of new [[Skytubes]] and the store would expand 2,500 sq ft.<ref name="cep12">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-florence-expansi/147691436/ newspapers.com]</ref> In Winter 2014 the store would receive another Game Package replacing/removing several older games. In April 2016, Florence would receive a Game Package with several games older games being sent to other stores in the district or destroyed. Later in 2016 the store would receive [[Chuck E.'s Play Pass]]. In 2017, the [[Skytubes]] would be removed.<ref name="cep15">Internal CEC Document</ref> Later that year the stage's lights were replaced with LEDs, the TV was replaced with a flatscreen, and a small lightbox with a blue LED strip in it was added underneath aforementioned TV. (9) Florence would receive another Game Package in August 2018.

=== 2020's ===
On March 14, 2022, Florence would begin its [[CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]]. During the remodel original Pizza Time Theatre bricks were briefly uncovered. On March 31, 2022 the 2-Stage would be removed and replaced with the 2021 [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]]. The Video Wall would be installed in April 2022. The store would have its grand re-opening on May 10, 2022, with a special appearance of Boardman, OH (521 Boardman Poland Rd) 2000s Helen Henny walkaround as part of the festivities. <ref name="cep2" /> On August 29, 2024, Florence would install its Trampoline Zone and the Trampoline Zone posters for Chuck E. Cheese and Mr. Munch .<ref name="cep15" /> In September 2025 Florence would install the Superhero Playground and relocate the Trampoline Zone to the right of the windows, during this move the Mr. Munch Trampoline Zone poster would be removed and the Chuck E. Cheese Trampoline Zone poster would be relocated to the right of the windows. <ref name="cep16">[https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1508155/chuck-e-cheese/recent/ instagram.com]</ref>

=== Remodels & initiatives ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| [[SPT 1980's Remodel Program]] || 1989 || || ||
|-
| [[SPT 1990's Remodel Program]] || 1998 || || ||
|-
| [[CEC 2000's Remodel Program]] || 2010 || || ||
|-
| [[CEC 2.0 Remodel Program]] || 2022-05-10 || || ||
|-
| [[PTT Standard Layout]] || 1982-04-19 || || ||
|}

=== Stages ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| [[Balcony Stage]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || ||
|-
| [[Chuck E.'s House]] || 1989 || 2003 || ||
|-
| [[2-Stage]] || 2002 || 2022-03-31 || || Only 2-Stage installed in Kentucky. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd). Replaced by Dance Floor + Video Wall.
|-
| [[Chuck E. Live Stage (Dance Floor)]] || 2022-03-31 || || || 2021 Model
|-
| [[Video Wall]] || 2022-04 || || ||
|}

=== Franchisees ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| Bernstein Restaurant Group || 1982-04-19 || 2008-08-25 || ||
|}

=== Animatronics ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| [[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 2003 || N/A || mech sent to USS Nightmare
|-
| [[Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 2003 || N/A || mech sent to USS Nightmare
|-
| [[Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 2003 || N/A || mech sent to USS Nightmare
|-
| [[Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 2003 || N/A || Animatronic head sent to USS Nightmares, rest of animatronic sent to USS Nightmare
|-
| [[Pasqually (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 2003 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Warblettes (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Applause Board (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Drum Board (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Flag Wavers (Cyberamic)]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[The King / King Kat (Lounge)]] || 1982-04-19 || 1989 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Singing Flowers (Cyberamic)]] || 1989 || 2000 || N/A || Unknown
|-
| [[Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic)]] || 2003 || 2022-03-31 || N/A || Dismantled, thrown into dumpster. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)
|-
| [[Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic)]] || 2003 || 2022-03-31 || N/A || Dismantled, thrown into dumpster. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)
|-
| [[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]] || 2003 || 2022-03-31 || N/A || Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)
|-
| [[Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic)]] || 2003 || 2022-03-31 || N/A || Dismantled, thrown into dumpster. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)
|-
| [[Pasqually (Cyberamic)]] || 2003 || 2022-03-31 || N/A || Dismantled, thrown into dumpster. Originally from Hampton, VA (4027 W Mercury Blvd)
|}

=== Attractions ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name !! Start !! End !! Serial !! Notes
|-
| Trampoline Zone || 2024-08-29 || || ||
|-
| Superhero Playground || 2025-09 || || ||
|}

== References ==
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== Import provenance ==
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