Leadership Features

Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…

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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.

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Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…

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How Willow Street Pizza focuses on freshness, passion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

California-based Willow Street Pizza has two locations. The brand thrives on fresh ingredients, and it has several long-term employees who bring passion to…

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Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

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Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…

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How Burattino Brick Oven Pizza is redefining the concept of neighborhood pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Burattino Brick Oven Pizza has three locations and has become a destination location for diners in L.A. and Toronto. The neighborhood pizzeria doesn't have…

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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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Buddy’s Pizza legacy lives on as originator of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Buddy's Pizza originated Detroit-style pizza, with its thick dough and crispy cheese edges. The brand leaves a lasting legacy even as it grows.

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Dewey's Pizza's focuses on values, tight operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dewey's Pizza operates 25 stores as far west as Kansas City. The brand has tight operations and an eye on its values to make it a success.

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani a 'slice' of heaven

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani has launched franchising for his Slice House by Tony Gemignani brand. With eight open and 34 in development, the company is…

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Mattenga’s Pizzeria grows to 6 units with tight operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mattenga's is a six-unit brand in Texas. It opened four units last year alone, and co-owner Hengam Stanfield credits her managers for running tight ships when…

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Hungry Howie's franchisee credits his people for success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hungry Howie's franchisee David Plait owns 21 Hungry Howie's locations and says helping his employees succeed also helps his own businesses.

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Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

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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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Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…

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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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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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Zoli's brings traditional New York pizza to Dallas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zoli's pizza was born out of the Neapolitan craze -- some people just didn't like it, so owner Jay Jerrier sought to create a brand serving traditional…

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How corporate, family support help one Little Caesars franchisee succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brent Armstrong didn't start his career in pizza knowing he wanted to own a pizzeria. With the support of his family and Little Caesars' corporate team, he now…

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