An online version of a magazine devoted to news about the restaurant industry has an account of the fast or casual pizza business. The writer noted some slowdown in this industry, as three chains closed some stores down last year. Still, the writer noted growth on the part of three other chains. The two largest chains plan to open many new units this year. The writer focuses on a new chain owner, who started two years ago. He now has 15 units open, and expects to have thirty by the end of the year.

Key Takeaways:

• Instead of just growing more and more, getting better in the process of growing is in the plan.
• There will be ups and downs all throughout the process but determination must be kept to be successful
• There are many companies in competition because everyone likes pizza, but there is still room for success

“Anyone who thinks the fast-casual pizza market is dead hasn’t talked to Ray Wiley.”

Read more: http://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/fast-casual-pizza-chains-still-growing-despite-segment-struggles