For nearly 17 years, regional Italian food chain Casa Mia has been serving up hot, homemade food — chopped, baked and sautéed from a small kitchen in Yelm.  Even today, the hometown franchise’s mission for hospitable home-styled dining is greater than ever.

“The Casa Mias are consistent. I think that we all support each other and we strive for good customer service and consistency within the food and the whole experience,” said general manager and Yelm franchise co-founder Diane Cole. “I think the idea is to just give them an experience where they feel welcomed.”