220. Competing & Thriving in the Columbus Market

The Hot Slice

This week on The Hot Slice Podcast, Denise and Josh chat with Jessica Hellaine and Nick MacDonald, owners of Black Dog Pizzeria in Dublin, Ohio.

First, we learn what Columbus-style pizza is. Black Dog also serves New York-style pizza. Nick is the mad scientist of the business always experimenting with the dough and menu. Explore the evolution of its New York-style pizza. We talk menu development and employee input. Learn about their playful pun pizzas and marketing.

Jessica runs the marketing, social, front of house and other operations. We talk about how the pizzerias is gaining attention and grassroots growth through community and neighborhood events and competitions.

A mostly DELCO operation, they talk about converting third-party to their in-house delivery program.

Listen until the end when we find out what is top of mind in pizza business with Jessica and Nick and how the business recovered from a fire.

Show Notes:

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