When Enzo Marino was forced to close Enzo’s Pizza, he didn’t just rebuild. He went viral.In this episode of Pizzas and Stories by PizzaBox, Enzo shares the wild journey from a 1,000 sq ft shop in Berwyn to running two viral pizza hotspots inside massive sports bars, topping TikTok and feeding fans across the country. Learn how a Beef Roll saved his shop, how social media exploded his brand, and why he’s holding the pizza box open for Dave Portnoy.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3n7BwFivoik 🍕 Follow Enzo's Pizza:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enzospizzaandrolls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnzosPizzaByCrazyPour/ Locations:1. Enzo's Pizza at Crazy Pour Sports Bar: 105 E. North Ave, Villa Park, Illinois 601812. Parlay Golf & Sports Bar: 1051 N Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191📢 Presented by PizzaBox AI:The Shopify for pizza subscriptions - launch your own program to raise capital, grow repeat visits, orders and sales, and lock in loyal customers.Website: www.pizzabox.aiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pizzaboxai/

Meet Shawn Halwani, the founder of Halwani's Pizza and Stromboli in Columbus, Ohio, who turned his passion for pizza into an award-winning pizzeria brand known for its bold, international flavors like Tandoori Chicken Pizza and Moroccan Shrimp Pizza. Overview: In this episode, Vince sits down with Shawn Halwani to explore his remarkable journey from a tech career to building Halwani’s Pizza and Stromboli, which has been delighting Columbus, Ohio with creative global recipes since 2010. Shawn shares his inspiring story of growing up in Saudi Arabia, pursuing higher education in the U.S., and navigating the challenges of launching a pizzeria in a competitive market. Discover how Shawn turned his love for international cuisines into unique pizza creations that resonate with his diverse community and how he plans to take Halwani's global, with local (Hilliard and Dublin, Ohio) and international expansions. Packed with inspiration, humor, and a passion for pizza, this episode is a must-listen for foodies, pizza lovers, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XEzC432k_Js

🍕 Follow Halwani's Pizza:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halwanis_pizza
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalwanisPizza

Locations:

• 1453 Ida Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, United States
• 5425 Roberts Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
• 5837 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 43017, United States

Presented by PizzaBox AI: The [smart] pizza subscription management platform for pizzerias to generate upfront capital, attract new customers, build loyalty with repeat visits, and grow weekly sales. Think Netflix, but for your pizza!

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