Tyrell Reed is back with a Takeout Tip and a real store update from the Pizza King turnaround. He shares why taking a break matters before burnout hits, then gets into the numbers, the moves, and what your shop can copy this week.

You will hear the last three weekly results, including sales around $8.6K to $8.9K, and a strong week at about 12.9% profit. Tyrell breaks down what is driving the change, including daily deal emails, weekend SMS, and a loyalty program update built to reward repeat visits faster with simple cash rewards.

He also talks ops. Product specs, prep consistency, recipe compliance, and why “close enough” costs you money. Plus, the prime cost target, labor focus, and menu cleanup ideas to reduce waste. If you are a pizzeria owner or operator who wants more profit, tighter systems, and better weekly control, this one is for you.

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Upcoming events and appearances:

New York Restaurant Show
Javits Center, March 7

Pizza Expo Las Vegas
On the show floor recording podcast episodes

You hire teenagers. You coach teenagers. You lead teenagers. So this episode matters.

I sit down with Coach Tony Le from egelloC (Eagle Lock), a former UC Berkeley admissions reader who has reviewed over 10,000 applications.

tony-le-x-pizza-king-podcast He breaks down what actually moves the needle in college admissions, and what families waste time overthinking.

We get into the real pillars that drive outcomes, GPA versus course rigor, activities that show direction, and why the college essay is where strong students still lose.

tony-le-x-pizza-king-podcast Then Tony gives a simple time management system that helps students stop reacting to the week and start running a plan.

If you are a pizzeria owner or manager, this is also a leadership episode. Tony shares how adults can support high school workers with clarity, routines, and accountability, without turning into the “nag.”

College admissions strategy. UC admissions insight. Application review. Essay coaching. Extracurriculars. Major exploration. Parent support. Teen time management. Accountability systems. Leadership development for young employees.

Guest Links, Coach Tony Le
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtonyle/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegeadmissionsecrets

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTonyCAS/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtonyle/?hl=en

Learn More By Visiting ThrivePOS.com/PizzaKing

Support the show

Request my weekly P&L template
Email: info@tyrellreed.com

Download the free Lead the Shift 21-Day Workbook https://tyrellreed.com/leadtheshift-page

Apply for the March Leadership Accelerator cohort
https://tyrellreed.com/leadership2

Learn more about my work, tools, and events
https://tyrellreed.com

Upcoming events and appearances:

New York Restaurant Show
Javits Center, March 7

Pizza Expo Las Vegas
On the show floor recording podcast episodes

If you run a pizzeria, you do not need more hype. You need better decisions, cleaner systems, and a team that can hold standards without you babysitting every shift.

In this episode, we break down the real moves that protect profit in a pizza shop. Sales channels, food cost, labor control, prep and portioning, speed of service, and the management habits that keep results consistent. You will hear practical ways to spot leaks fast, fix them with simple routines, and build a weekly process that keeps your numbers and your team on track.

You will walk away with a short list of actions you can use right away:

1. How to tighten labor without crushing service.
2. How to control food cost with portioning, prep, and inventory habits.
3. How to price and manage third-party delivery fees without losing margin.
4. How to run weekly scorecards and shift huddles that build accountability.
5. How to train managers to lead the shift, not just work the shift.

This is for pizzeria owners, operators, and general managers who want stronger leadership, better restaurant operations, and higher profit without working 70 hours a week.

Learn More By Visiting ThrivePOS.com/PizzaKing

Support the show

Request my weekly P&L template
Email: info@tyrellreed.com

Download the free Lead the Shift 21-Day Workbook https://tyrellreed.com/leadtheshift-page

Apply for the March Leadership Accelerator cohort
https://tyrellreed.com/leadership2

Learn more about my work, tools, and events
https://tyrellreed.com

Upcoming events and appearances:

New York Restaurant Show
Javits Center, March 7

Pizza Expo Las Vegas
On the show floor recording podcast episodes