Sponsored by PIZZA PACKET. Jon Bortles of Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza in Golden joined Executive Editor Denise Greer on this episode of Checking In With. Find out how Jon and his crew have adapted from a dine-in with a buffet model to delivery and carryout. We also talk about staying relevant as a seasoned pizzeria.
This episode of Checking In With is sponsored by Pizza Packet, www.pizzapacket.com.
“Checking In With” is a video series, featuring what’s happening right now with leading pizzeria operators across the U.S. This series is hosted by the team at Pizza Today, the premier network for pizzeria professionals. Look for a new episode every Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST on all Pizza Today networks.
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