2017 International Pizza Expo

Panel Discussion: Mobile Pizzerias Add-On Business That Goes Where the Customers Are (Room N261)

29 Mar 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker(s): Mike Rutledge, Director of Kitchen Systems, Farrelli’s Pizza; Mark Dym, Owner-Operator, Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana; Zane Hunt, Owner-Operator, VIA 313 PIZZA

Moderator(s): Mike Bausch, Owner, Andolini’s Pizzeria;

Many successful pizzerias have put their products in motion to serve pizza at special events and food-truck locations, investing in mobile units that capture business otherwise out of their reach. Hear from moderator Mike Bausch (Andolini’s, Tulsa, Okla.), Mark Dym (Racca’s, Denver), Zane Hunt (Via 313, Austin, Texas) and Mike Rutledge (Farrelli’s, Tacoma, Wash.) as they discuss the decision to add a mobile truck or trailer and the various ways to increase sales and spread brand awareness.