
Pizza Marketplace Podcast
The Pizza Marketplace Podcast offers a view into the hot topics affecting the continuing evolution of the pizza industry.
Episodes
24 episodes
Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Kevin King, who recently took over Donatos Pizza last October a...
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20:09

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Mary Jane Riva, CEO of California-based Pizza Factory.
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19:39

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to John Stetson, CEO of Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint.The brand was founded in 2013 in Savannah, Georgia. The first location h...
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22:45

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Carl Comeaux, CEO and partner of Texas-based Crust Pizza Co. Comeaux joined the comp...
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21:28

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jim Metevier, CEO of Mountain Mike's Pizza. The Califor...
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21:20

Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Brandon Hunt and Zane Hunt, brothers who launched Via 313 in Austin, Texas.Zane said he and his brother were raised in the Detro...
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22:45

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Little Caesars franchisee Vicki Dunn-Marshall. Dunn-Marshall's focus on philanthropy has led to start Pizza Paws, a campaign that raise...
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19:49

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Wesley Keegan, founder of TailGate Brewery, a nine-unit pizzeria and brew hall in Nashv...
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24:51

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, and Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza.Hetsel says Cicis, ...
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18:42

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to John Arena, co-owner of Metro Pizza in Las Vegas. Arena recently opened a signature pizzeria called Truly Pizza in Dana Point, Ca...
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16:13

PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of PizzaForno, North America's first automated pizzeria, about the rise of food vending machines...
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13:03

Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out
Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development.In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, ...
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18:53

The art of pizza boxes: Guinness World Record holder a pizza box expert
Scott Weiner holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Collection of Pizza Boxes. Weiner, who owns a pizza touring company in New York City, has become an expert in pizza boxes. Today's boxes hold more than just pizza — they're an e...
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18:35

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry
We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast.
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20:15

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness of text marketing for restaurants.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:15

How to make, sell creative pizzas in modern industry
Learning what toppings go together, what tastes good and what sells is a skill set that is learned through trial and error. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how to make — and sell — creative pizzas beyond the pepperoni and cheese.
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18:08

Pizzaiolo shares tips to make dough stand out
In this episode of The Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler talks to Nick Bogacz, owner of Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,...
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19:19

POS systems at heart of restaurants, but avoid these common mistakes
Modern POS systems in restaurants are far more than just cash registers. They are comprehensive solutions that seamlessly integrate various aspects of restaurant management, from order processing and payment handling to inventory tracking and c...
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13:54

Pizza survey shows what customers want from their favorite pizzerias
In this podcast, E.J. Kritz, EVP of customer experience and training with APC, a customer experience research and training company, joins Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler to explain what customers want from their pizzerias.
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Episode 1
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21:33

Loyalty programs help increase restaurant's bottom line
In this episode podcast host Mandy Wolf Detwiler sits down with loyalty experts Larry Fiel and Mike Reinecker of PDQ, and Russ Lehmann, co-owner of Little Italian Pizza in Naperville, Illinois, to learn how the pizzeria is finding success with ...
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Episode 2
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19:08
