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On this episode, Derek Lau, owner of State Flour Pizza in Berkeley, California joins us.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Opening a Pizzeria: The Real First Year Struggles

00:14:24 - Restaurant Career Path: From Culinary School to Pizza Making

00:19:08 - New York Pizza Inspiration: Research and Development

00:22:25 - Restaurant Staff Management: Building a Strong Team Culture

00:27:56 - Choose a Restaurant Location: Neighborhood Analysis

00:32:15 - Transitioning from Chef to Owner

00:36:32 - Pizza Restaurant Pricing Strategy: Balancing Quality and Affordability

00:40:22 - Restaurant Profit Margins: Breaking Even in Year Three

00:45:05 - Pizza Menu Development: Specialty Items and Weekly Specials

00:50:15 - Restaurant Supply Chain: Managing Vendors and Costs

00:56:45 - OVER/UNDER: Pizza hot takes