225 Pizzas in One Night — How Capo Pazzo Runs It All in Just 800 Sq Ft

In this episode of the Pizzeria Insider Series, we visit Capo Pazzo Pizzeria, a tight-knit, high-volume pizza shop run by a passionate team of New Yorkers who brought their pizza to Sarasota Florida.

They’re doing over 200 pizzas a night out of just 800 square feet, and their story is filled with lessons for every current and future pizza shop owner.

We cover startup struggles, scaling smart, menu simplicity, guerrilla marketing, community loyalty, and why being present as an owner is non-negotiable.

Capo Pazzo: https://www.ordercapopazzo.com/

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Meet the “Crazy Bosses” of Capo Pazzo
00:17 – From NYC to Florida: Chasing Sunshine and Great Pizza
00:36 – 800 Sq Ft, Full Dining, Full Flavor
01:15 – Why This Location Almost Didn’t Work
01:52 – Dine-In, Takeout, and Full Bar Expansion Plans
02:31 – Creating a Loud, Friendly NY Vibe
03:17 – Getting Found: Their Grassroots Marketing Game
04:00 – Why Instagram Worked Better Than TikTok
04:25 – Florida Locals React to Real Pizza
05:03 – Total DIY Renovation and Bar Build
05:24 – Two Years In: Lessons from the Trenches
06:06 – What Makes Capo Pazzo Pizza Unique
07:13 – The Slice Strategy: Prepping Like Pros
07:36 – 225 Pizzas in One Night: Their System Explained
08:38 – How to Maximize 800 Sq Ft for Peak Output
09:33 – Real Talk: Owner Presence = Pizza Quality
10:24 – Storage Nightmares and Space Planning
11:10 – The “Keep It Simple” Menu Philosophy
12:15 – Pizza Tasting, Final Thoughts, and Laughs
12:52 – Subscribe and Join the Pizza Owner Community

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Owners Group:   / pizzashopownersforum  

Slice believes that local pizzerias deserve all the advantages of big chains without compromising their independence. Slice puts technology, marketing, buying power, and support to work for these shops, empowering owners to build profitable businesses and remain at the heart of our communities. Learn more at slice.com.