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Ep. 2 šCreate A Pizza is the last fast-casual pizza shop still standing in Rochester.
So what did they do right that others didnātāand how can you follow their lead?
This episode of Elevating Enterprise is your behind-the-counter blueprint for navigating the real world of food service entrepreneurship. We sat down on location with owners Katelyn and John to unpack how they launched their pizza shop without startup capital, survived a pandemic, and built loyal customer trust while others shut their doors.
šÆ Youāll learn:
š¹ Why sweat equity can open more doors than startup capital
š¹ The hidden cost of delivery apps like Grubhub
š¹ How zoning laws can make or break your restaurant dreams
š¹ How consistency and an owner-operator model can outlast competition
š¹ What most first-time business owners wish they knew about leases and location
Whether you're still tossing dough in the back or sketching out your dream restaurant, this episode gives you the real talk and proven strategies to help you build smarterāand stay in business.
Chapters:
0:00 Starting and Sustaining a Successful Pizza Business
7:21 Resilience and Networking in Building a Business
12:19 Negotiating Commercial Leases and Location Importance
16:00 Consistency and Local Sourcing Define Create a Pizza's Success
21:26 Adapting a Pizza Business During Covid Challenges
26:12 Building Community Connections Through Pizza and Business Innovation
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 2 šCreate A Pizza is the last fast-casual pizza shop still standing in Rochester.
So what did they do right that others didnātāand how can you follow their lead?
This episode of Elevating Enterprise is your behind-the-counter blueprint for navigating the real world of food service entrepreneurship. We sat down on location with owners Katelyn and John to unpack how they launched their pizza shop without startup capital, survived a pandemic, and built loyal customer trust while others shut their doors.
šÆ Youāll learn:
š¹ Why sweat equity can open more doors than startup capital
š¹ The hidden cost of delivery apps like Grubhub
š¹ How zoning laws can make or break your restaurant dreams
š¹ How consistency and an owner-operator model can outlast competition
š¹ What most first-time business owners wish they knew about leases and location
Whether you're still tossing dough in the back or sketching out your dream restaurant, this episode gives you the real talk and proven strategies to help you build smarterāand stay in business.
Chapters:
0:00 Starting and Sustaining a Successful Pizza Business
7:21 Resilience and Networking in Building a Business
12:19 Negotiating Commercial Leases and Location Importance
16:00 Consistency and Local Sourcing Define Create a Pizza's Success
21:26 Adapting a Pizza Business During Covid Challenges
26:12 Building Community Connections Through Pizza and Business Innovation
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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