Rethinking Restaurant Culture & Operations With Marvin Kinney

Summary

Listen to Marvin Kinney, owner of R Town Pizza, Reno, Nevada, on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today

On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Marvin Kinney, the owner of R Town Pizza, who set out to bring Detroit-style pies to Reno in 2022. Kinney isn’t just thoughtful about making pizzas, he’s hoping to reform restaurant culture into a place of growth and mutual respect.  

We ask Kinney how he keeps food waste under 1% and why he believes in collaboration over competition. From growing up in a pizzeria with parents who were both chefs to creating a family-friendly community hub, Kinney’s journey is packed with actionable insights for every operator.  

Show Notes:  

R Town Pizza 

https://www.rtownpizza.com/  

Are you a Pizzeria to Watch?  

We are looking for standout pizzerias to feature in our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch in our May issue of Pizza Today. If you would like to be considered, complete our questionnaire for inclusion.  

https://pizzatoday.com/pizzerias-to-watch-questionnaire/  

Webinar: 2026 Pizza Industry Trends Report: A Deep Dive — January 29th, 2026 @ 2 PM ET 

oin Pizza Today editors Denise Greer and Kate Lavin as they slice into the most critical findings from the 2026 Pizza Industry Trends Report. 

Sign up for the Webinar. 

Countdown to Pizza Expo  

As Pizza Expo approaches, we are preparing for the biggest and best Pizza Expo yet. A couple things of note. Competition spots are filling or are on waitlists, signed up now for remaining competition spots.  

Register now for Pizza Expo 2026.  

Thank you to our sponsor

Summary

Listen to Marvin Kinney, owner of R Town Pizza, Reno, Nevada, on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today

On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Marvin Kinney, the owner of R Town Pizza, who set out to bring Detroit-style pies to Reno in 2022. Kinney isn’t just thoughtful about making pizzas, he’s hoping to reform restaurant culture into a place of growth and mutual respect.  

We ask Kinney how he keeps food waste under 1% and why he believes in collaboration over competition. From growing up in a pizzeria with parents who were both chefs to creating a family-friendly community hub, Kinney’s journey is packed with actionable insights for every operator.  

Show Notes:  

R Town Pizza 

https://www.rtownpizza.com/  

Are you a Pizzeria to Watch?  

We are looking for standout pizzerias to feature in our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch in our May issue of Pizza Today. If you would like to be considered, complete our questionnaire for inclusion.  

https://pizzatoday.com/pizzerias-to-watch-questionnaire/  

Webinar: 2026 Pizza Industry Trends Report: A Deep Dive — January 29th, 2026 @ 2 PM ET 

oin Pizza Today editors Denise Greer and Kate Lavin as they slice into the most critical findings from the 2026 Pizza Industry Trends Report. 

Sign up for the Webinar. 

Countdown to Pizza Expo  

As Pizza Expo approaches, we are preparing for the biggest and best Pizza Expo yet. A couple things of note. Competition spots are filling or are on waitlists, signed up now for remaining competition spots.  

Register now for Pizza Expo 2026.  

Thank you to our sponsor