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Moment of Truth w/ Derek Lau of State Flour Pizza
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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
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