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Revolutionizing Pizza Franchising with Crust Pizza Co.: A Deep Dive into Tech Innovations
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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, host Jeremy Julian speaks with Nicholas Fontenot, CTO and partner at Crust Pizza Co., a Houston-based fast casual pizza brand known for its unique approach to pizza making and franchise operations. Nicholas shares insights into what sets Crust Pizza apart, including their dedication to fresh ingredients and a proprietary tech stack designed to streamline franchise operations. He discusses the journey from his background in tech and franchises to enhancing Crust Pizza's back-end processes with innovative technology solutions. They delve into the challenges and strategies behind building their own POS system and the importance of achieving consistency and quality across all franchise locations. The conversation highlights the balance of growing a brand while maintaining a high standard of food quality and customer experience. Nicholas also teases future expansion plans and emphasizes the importance of selecting quality franchise partners.
00:00 Crust Pizza
01:06 Introduction and Welcome
01:35 Meet Nicholas: Background and Journey
02:46 Crust Pizza: Concept and Quality
05:23 Challenges and Tech Solutions in Franchising
08:26 Building and Automating the Kitchen
16:21 Developing a Custom POS System
25:34 Franchise Growth and Future Plans
29:53 Conclusion and Farewell
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