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Oct 2023
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Discover How Kotipizza Efficiently Manag...

Apicbase
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Welcome to another captivating episode of the Food Service Growth Show- Discover How Kotipizza Efficiently Manages 300+ Restaurants Across Finland.

We're thrilled to have you join us again as we delve into the fascinating world of food service and restaurant management. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Heidi Stirkkinen, who wears the hat of CEO at Kotipizza Group, a company with an impressive network of over 300 locations.

As we chat with Heidi Stirkkinen, we're about to explore the world of Kotipizza, a well-known name famous for its tasty pizzas. With more than 30 years of experience, Kotipizza has become a favorite pizza brand in Finland. Today, we'll dig deep to discover what's made them so incredibly successful.

We will talk about...
✅ The #1 key to onboarding new restaurant franchises
✅ Untold rules of being a successful restaurant franchisee
✅ How Kotipizza maintains consistency across 305 pizza stores?
✅ Dine in vs. Take out
✅ The secret behind Kotipizza's inhouse food delivery services
✅ How dynamic pricing benefits restaurant businesses
✅ Why data is important for restaurant businesses
✅ Digital transformation of the restaurant industry

In this episode, Carl Jacobs, CEO of Apicbase, and Heidi Stirkkinen will talk about lots of interesting stuff that you're bound to find fascinating. Heidi is going to tell us all about how Kotipizza keeps its 300 restaurants running smoothly. They've got some really smart ways to do it, and it's a lesson that can help anyone in the restaurant business.

Franchising is a big part of how Kotipizza grows, and Heidi will spill the beans on the most important thing to do when bringing new restaurants into the Kotipizza family. Plus, she'll share some of her secrets on what makes restaurant franchises successful.

Consistency is super important in the restaurant business. Heidi will explain how Kotipizza makes sure that all of its 305 stores give customers the same great experience, keeping that special taste and top-notch service. In today's fast-paced world, eating at a restaurant and getting takeout are two different things. Heidi and Carl will talk about the trends they've noticed and which one people seem to prefer, giving us an idea of how diners' choices are changing.

With the popularity of food delivery apps, many restaurants have started using outside delivery services. But Kotipizza does things differently as they handle their deliveries in-house. We'll find out why they do this and what benefits and secrets are behind this approach, which has played a big role in their success.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories, expert interviews, and industry insights.

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