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Jun 2023
24m 36s

Pizza & Profit: The Slice Factory Story ...

RunningRestaurants.com
About this episode

Join Jaime Oikle from RunningRestaurants.com as he speaks with Dom Diana, the CEO and founder of Slice Factory, the family-focused and welcoming Chicago-based pizza franchise and home to Chicago's original jumbo slice. We discussed the history of Slice Factory, its expansion and franchising plans, and the competitive pizza market in Chicago.


Highlights from their conversation include:


  • The history of Slice Factory, from its beginnings in 1998 to its rebranding in 2013 and expansion plans
  • The decision to rebrand Slice Factory and the challenges of franchising & finding the right franchisees
  • The competitive pizza market in Chicago
  • The qualities Dom looks for in potential franchisees
  • How baking a massive 28-inch pizza is part of their branding success
  • Handling the challenge of staffing by building a fully automatic pizza robot to aid back of the house labor
  • How technology has helped Slice Factory streamline their operations, shave off 6 points & become more profitable
  • Slice Factory's social media presence, with a focus on TikTok and Instagram


The episode provides valuable insights into the pizza industry and the importance of technology and social media in running a successful restaurant business. So, grab a slice of pizza and tune in to learn more!

Be sure to check out the episode. Find out more at https://www.slicefactory.com and https://www.runningrestaurants.com.

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