![]() And, and that means that every single person that comes through Blaze could have a completely different product coming in their box, whether they consume at the restaurant or they take it, take it off premise. So they, they actually honed in on customization before it became the industry buzzword it is today and now we’re just reaping the benefits of that. So hence borrowing the model of Chipotle and saying, let’s do down the line pizzas in a super hot oven, 700, 800 degrees, 180 seconds, and it’s customizable. Rick and Elise Wetzel having come from franchise organizations and entrepreneur background said we need to blow up 30 minute minimum waits for pizza and we need pizza at lunch speed and lunch pricing. There are a lot of things to be excited about from a Blaze perspective and really it’s continuing the founder’s vision. Tell us about what makes Blaze unique and your excitement of stepping into the CEO role. And you were just promoted from Chief Financial Officer to CEO a few months ago. And you have some celebrity investors that have raised a lot of attention for the brand. So, Blaze is one of the fastest growing best loved pizza chains in the country. I appreciate it, I love these podcasts and what you’re doing for the industry. Prior to stepping into the CEO role, Mandy served as Chief Financial Officer for Blaze and spent 12 years at Bloomin’ Brands where she held the Chief Information Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and CFO of the International Division roles all the way through Bloomin’s IPO. ![]() Blaze currently operates over 340 restaurants across 41 states and in six countries. Mandy is the Chief Executive Officer of fast-growing Blaze Pizza. Welcome to Food Fighters, bringing you interviews with the leading industry trailblazers. The restaurant industry is rapidly evolving. Episode Transcript Zach Goldstein:įrom fake meat and robot chefs to ghost kitchens and delivery drones. Mandy Shaw, CEO at Blaze Pizza shares how Blaze Pizza keeps its edge in the highly competitive restaurant landscape. A seasoned executive, Shaw previously worked in a number of roles at Bloomin’ Brands for over 12 years including CFO of Bloomin’s international division (parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s, and Carrabba’s) and chief accounting officer during its transition to a private company and through its subsequent IPO. Prior to stepping into the CEO role, Mandy served as Chief Financial Officer. ![]() Mandy Shaw is the Chief Executive Officer of fast-growing Blaze Pizza. ![]()
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