262. Stepping into ownership after 34 years in a pizzeria @PizzaTodayMagazine
262. Stepping into ownership after 34 years in a pizzeria  @PizzaTodayMagazine
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 42 minutes ago
Charles Canaankamp spent 34 working at a local pizzeria in Ohio. Two years ago, he decided it was time to open his own pizzeria with his children. Pronto Pizza & Coffee in Manfield, Ohio, was born of Charles’ love and passion for pizza.

He shares what he has learned in the industry over the years that has been integral to his pizza startup.

Charles’ goal was to build a business with his 3 daughters and one son. Learn more about how the family has divvyed the roles and responsibilities of the business.

Over the past year, the location has experienced reoccurring costly electrical issues that have fried thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment. Even with the those growing pains, the business has been able to grow 8% month-over-month. Find out how Charles handled the situation and continued to grow.
Explore how adding a breakfast and coffee program has added to the business.

Learn more about Pronto Pizza & Coffee at getprontos.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/prontopizzacafepronto
262. Stepping into ownership after 34 years in a pizzeria312. Gabriel Baldinucci of Baldinucci Pizza Romana on Roman-Style Pizza, Culinary Travel to Italy234. Thanksgiving Day REPLAY - Flour + Water = a Vibrant, Growing Pizza Concept279. Going big at the New York State Fair260: Work/Life Balance by Design with Isaiah Ruffin201: Pizza Expo Interview Series, Part 3 - Growing Multiple Unit Operations254. A Century of the Iconic Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana256: Pizza Expo Series, Part 1: Voices of Leadership248. The Pizza Expo Preview Show219. From Chef to Owner with Jeff CincottaA look back at Pizza Expo with Denise Greer251. REPLAY Tech Savvy 50-Year-Old Pizzeria with George Panagopoulos
PizzaTodayMagazine |

262. Stepping into ownership after 34 years in a pizzeria

SHARE TO X SHARE TO REDDIT SHARE TO FACEBOOK WALLPAPER