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Marco's Pizza CDO discusses new prototype, brand platform
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marco's Pizza introduced a new store design in the Boise, Idaho market, incorporating data-driven decisions, a modern atmosphere and cutting-edge technology to…
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Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Homegrown Tap & Dough has three locations with another two on the way. The Colorado-based brand focuses on its food quality and customer service to ensure it's…
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The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…
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Spin Pizza thrives on long history, chef-driven recipes
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Spin Pizza is based in Kansas City and has 15 units. Though the company has grown slowly, Spin officials have ensured the brand has sharp operations and a…
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Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…
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Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap prides itself on team members, food quality
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap is run by team members who feel like family to its owners. The Alexandria, Virginia-based pizzeria opened in 2017 and has kept…
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…
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Rotolo's pizzeria, craft brand offers various styles of pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Rotolo's operates Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft + Crust, two brands expanding into new states.
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The Wizard of Za's dough makes magic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Wizard of Za, based in Columbus, Ohio, uses a focaccia dough that sets it apart from its competition. The brand is educating local residents on the ins and…
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Azzip Pizza stands out with unusual pies, focus on retention
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Indiana-based Azzip Pizza has grown to 10 stores since its first opening in 2014. This hot fast-casual concept leans heavily on both its employees and its…
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Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings acquisition sets it up for franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Anthony's Wood Fired Pizza & Wings was acquired by BurgerFi international in Nov. 2021. A year later, the integration has given Anthony's the support of…
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Red’s Savoy Pizza introduces 'Sota-Style Pizza' to Minnesotans
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
By now, you’re probably asking yourself what 'Sota-Style Pizza' is. Read on to find out how Red’s Savoy Pizza launched the pizza style back in the 1960s with…
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Derby City Pizza Co. ready to break out of the gates in Louisville
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Derby City Pizza Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, has seven stores and is readying for more. Could franchising be in the future? Owner Larry Davis says perhaps, if…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza proves size matters with big pizzas, operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
California based Mountain Mike's has more than 260 stores and is expanding throughout the U.S. The brand is known for its oversized pizzas and plentiful…
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Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…
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Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.
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Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom pairs 2 perennial favorites
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
What goes better with pizza than beer? At Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom, guests can enjoy both with a self-serve taproom designed to give guests a…
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Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…
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Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…
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