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Cascadia Pizza: The Rise of Authentic Neapolitan-Style Franchising
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Authentic Neapolitan pizza finally gets the franchise treatment it deserves! In this captivating conversation, we sit down with Trey Reinhart, a Cascadia Pizza franchisee who's redefining what's possible in pizza franchising.
Trey's story starts far from the world of food - managing truck stops and gas stations - before recognizing an opportunity when the corporate world began squeezing his entrepreneurial spirit. When his brother started developing Cascadia Pizza, Trey spent seven months learning the craft before taking the plunge to ownership. Now, just six months into operation, his two-story restaurant with rooftop dining regularly reaches capacity on weekends, despite having opened during November (typically a restaurant's worst month).
What makes this concept unique? Cascadia Pizza features authentic wood-fired ovens imported piece by piece from Italy, assembled by specialists flown in from New York. These ovens cook perfect Neapolitan-style pizzas in just 90 seconds, creating an efficient operation with impressive margins. Trey has already optimized his business to achieve approximately 23-24% labor costs and 21.5% food costs - remarkable efficiency for a new restaurant.
The most exciting development? Trey just added a food truck to his operation, allowing him to cater weddings and events while simultaneously marketing his brick-and-mortar location. He's already booked six weddings without advertising, showing the tremendous demand for quality, authentic pizza in non-traditional settings.
Want to explore this unique franchise opportunity in an underserved pizza niche? Text us at 305-710-450 to check if your territory is still available. With Cascadia Pizza's proven concept and growing popularity, these territories won't last long!
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From your pals in franchise ownership, Jack and Jill Johnson.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Cascadia Pizza (00:00:00)
2. What is Neapolitan Pizza? (00:02:00)
3. Trey's Journey to Franchise Ownership (00:03:37)
4. Opening Challenges and First Months (00:06:52)
5. Food Truck Operations and Strategy (00:10:44)
6. Key Lessons and Business Financials (00:16:29)
7. Closing Thoughts and Success Outlook (00:20:43)
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