Pizza & Profit: The Slice Factory Story (Ep 194)

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 plansThe decision to rebrand Slice Factory and the challenges of franchising & finding the right franchiseesThe competitive pizza market in ChicagoThe qualities Dom looks for in potential franchiseesHow baking a massive 28-inch pizza is part of their branding successHandling the challenge of staffing by building a fully automatic pizza robot to aid back of the house laborHow technology has helped Slice Factory streamline their operations, shave off 6 points & become more profitableSlice Factory's social media presence, with a focus on TikTok and InstagramThe 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.