In this episode, we sit down with Khánh, the founder and CEO of Zalat Pizza, to uncover the full story of how he grew a single pizza shop into a 29-location pizza powerhouse. Starting as a corporate attorney with no restaurant experience, Khánh shares his unfiltered journey of scaling, systemizing, and obsessing over quality at every stage.

We also meet Harly Quin (VP of Operations) and Blockchain (Director of Marketing) to hear how Zalat runs tight operations, builds team culture, and leverages data to drive digital marketing success.

Redwan Huda of Saucebros Pizza in Plano, TX, joins the podcast to share how he went from learning pizza on Zoom during COVID to running one of the most talked-about fusion pizza spots in Texas—all without restaurant experience. From sourdough pizza in a conveyor oven to hacking influencer marketing like a pro, Redwan breaks every rule and makes it work. If you're a pizzeria owner or thinking of opening one, you need to hear this.

In this episode, we sit down with Justin, one of LA's most exciting and humble pizza talents, known for his burnt square pies and raw storytelling. He shares his journey from pottery to pizza, how he learned from the streets—not school—and why photography and relationships built his brand faster than ads ever could. We dive deep into what makes a pizzeria truly memorable, the power of collaboration, and how influencers can make or break your business. If you’re running a shop, this is the real talk you need to hear.

In this episode, we're live from the Pizza Expo with Audrey Kelly, Co-founder of Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage. Audrey is a member of the U.S. Pizza Team, a seasoned competitor, and an inspiring voice in the pizza industry. We dive into how she built her business, navigated the chaos of COVID, raised twins, and found balance in a family-run pizzeria.

In this episode, we sit down with Hector from Pizza Scene in Miami Lakes — a family-run pizzeria that was on the brink of shutting its doors during the pandemic. What happened next? A massive pivot, a family reunion, and a record-breaking year.

Meet Kira, co-owner of Much Ado About Pizza, a Shakespearean-themed pizzeria in Pleasanton, CA. What started as a pandemic passion project turned into a wildly successful sourdough pizza shop, landing them on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. twice!

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel from Braazo Pizza in Downtown LA to hear how he took over an existing pizzeria, transformed its operations, and grew the business in a competitive market. He shares insights on upgrading tech, managing employees, using third-party delivery services, and his thoughts on social media marketing. If you’re in the pizza business or thinking about starting one, you don’t want to miss this!

Chris from Ozzy’s Apizza shares his incredible journey from making pizzas at home during COVID to running a thriving brick-and-mortar shop. From pop-ups to partnerships gone wrong, hear how he built a brand that caught the attention of the LA Times and Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a pizza business, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and insider secrets!

Robert shares his business journey, lessons learned from the legendary Shawn Randazzo, and the strategies behind his success—including marketing, hiring, and running a takeout-only pizza shop. If you're in the pizza business or just love great food, you don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode of How You Slice It, we sit down with Matt from MT Pizza King in Detroit. He took over a failing pizza business and completely reinvented it—switching from conveyor ovens to brick ovens, simplifying the menu, and creating a totally unique ‘70s-inspired experience. Learn how he trained his staff, perfected his recipe with pizza research trips to NYC, and even turned Snapchat into a money-making tool. 🍕🔥