<p>Rachel Cope started with one small pizza shop in Oklahoma City less than 10 years ago. Once Empire got rolling, the pizzeria crushed annual sales of $3 million and climbed from there. Today, she owns 84 Hospitality with seven different concepts. Listen to her story of fortitude, growth and business instincts. Empire Slice House was Pizza Today’s 2018 Independent Pizzeria of the Year.</p><p>Read the Indie of the Year Feature at <a href='https://pizzatoday.com/departments/features/oklahoma-city-based-empire-slice-house-named-independent-pizzeria-of-the-year/' rel='noopener noreferrer' target='_blank' title='https://pizzatoday.com/departments/features/oklahoma-city-based-empire-slice-house-named-independent-pizzeria-of-the-year/'>https://pizzatoday.com/departments/features/oklahoma-city-based-empire-slice-house-named-independent-pizzeria-of-the-year/</a></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-slice/message

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The Hot Slice brings you inspiring stories, strategies and lessons learned from successful pizzeria professionals and top experts. This podcast is hosted by the team at Pizza Today, the premier network for pizzeria professionals. We’re bringing our award-winning interviewing and 37 years as a trusted pizza restaurant partner to the airwaves with real, in-depth conversations with pizzeria owners, champion pizza makers, industry pros and others to help make your business better.