Why High-Quality Food is Non-Negotiable for This NJ Pizzeria Owner | Kris Black

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Fireside America with Ryan Robbins

Fireside America

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Pull up a chair and enter the minds of America‘s entrepreneurs with finance entrepreneur Ryan Robbins around his Point Pleasant, New Jersey backyard fire pit.

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Pull up a chair and enter the minds of America‘s entrepreneurs with finance entrepreneur Ryan Robbins around his Point Pleasant, New Jersey backyard fire pit.

Entrepreneurship

Business

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Why High-Quality Food is Non-Negotiable for This NJ Pizzeria Owner | Kris Black | FAP EP 109

Fireside America with Ryan Robbins

1 hour 7 minutes 12 seconds

9 months ago

Why High-Quality Food is Non-Negotiable for This NJ Pizzeria Owner | Kris Black | FAP EP 109

In this episode, Ryan Robbins sits down with Kris Black, the passionate owner of a beloved NJ pizzeria known for its mouthwatering cheesesteaks, burgers, and Detroit-style pizza. Kris shares why high-quality ingredients and consistency are the backbone of his success—and how he’s built a loyal customer base by refusing to cut corners.

Kris opens up about:

The importance of quality: Why he sources the best ingredients, even when it means higher costs.
Building a loyal following: How word-of-mouth and customer trust have fueled his business.
Surviving COVID: Adapting to challenges while staying true to his commitment to quality.
Fatherhood and hustle: Balancing a thriving business with raising four kids and staying grounded.

He also dives into:
🔥 The secret to great food: Why consistency and attention to detail matter more than trends.
🔥 Dealing with tough customers: How he handles complaints while keeping his staff and values intact.
🔥 The future of his business: Expanding the menu, staying true to his roots, and giving back to the community.

Whether you’re a foodie, small business owner, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with practical advice, heartfelt moments, and a reminder that quality always wins.

(00:00) Intro: Kris’s Commitment to High-Quality Food
(08:00) From Landscaping to Pizza Boss: Kris’s Unconventional Journey
(15:00) Why Quality Ingredients Are Non-Negotiable
(22:00) Building a Loyal Customer Base: Word-of-Mouth & Trust
(28:00) Surviving COVID: Adapting Without Compromising Quality
(34:00) Fatherhood & Hustle: Balancing Family and Business
(40:00) The Secret to Great Food: Consistency & Attention to Detail
(47:00) Dealing with Tough Customers: “We Fix Mistakes, But Respect is Key”
(53:00) The Future of the Business: Expanding the Menu & Staying True to His Roots
(58:00) Final Advice: “Quality Always Wins—Never Cut Corners”

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