224. Thinking Big with a Small Town Pizzeria @PizzaTodayMagazine
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This week, Denise goes one-on-one with Rick Herman, CEO of Log Home Wood Fired Pizza in McGregor, Minnesota, with a population of 350 people. So how has this business thrived for 10 years? Rick dives into the pivotal anniversary, focus of the business and how he’s been able to engage the community.

We also talk about the shifts the business has been required to make to operate in a hamlet dependent on tourism of northern Minnesota. Find out how he’s able to maximize winters.

He also shares a fun pizza special tied to a scholarship that he created, along with other marketing tactics.

We talk about the unique needs and operational considerations (like supply chain, delivery, growth) present in small town pizzerias. He offers advice on what to consider if you want to start a pizzeria in a small community.

Learn more about Log Home Wood Fired Pizza at northwoodspizza.com and on Instagram at instagram.com/loghomepizza
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