In This Episode
- Pizza Journey: George Taylor, owner of Taylor’s Pizza House in New York, shares his extensive experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Burger King, Arby’s, and Taco Bell before opening his own pizzeria.
- Restaurant Evolution: Taylor discusses the challenges of owning multiple pizza shops over the years, including issues with landlords, building maintenance, and transitioning from a commercial space to converting a house into a restaurant.
- Labor Challenges: The podcast highlights the ongoing struggle with staffing in the restaurant industry, particularly finding and retaining quality leadership positions.
- Minimum Wage Impact: Taylor provides insights on how increasing minimum wage affects small businesses, including its impact on labor costs, product pricing, and overall business operations.
- Industry Innovation: The episode touches on Taylor’s early adoption of online ordering for pizzerias in 1997, showcasing the evolution of technology in the restaurant industry and the challenges of implementing new systems.
