Ep 293 - Legendary Pizza Craft & Business Philosophy with Johnny Di Francesco (part 1)

Ep 293 - Legendary Pizza Craft & Business Philosophy with Johnny Di Francesco (part 1)

In this episode (part 1) of the Principle of Hospitality podcast, host Leon Kennedy engages in a comprehensive discussion with Johnny Di Francesco, the founder of 400 Gradi, renowned for his world-class Neapolitan pizza.

Johnny shares his unique journey starting at the age of 12, driven by the need to support his family, through to becoming an influential figure in the hospitality industry. The conversation delves deep into the principles that drive Johnny, including innovation, independence, and responsibility.

Johnny discusses the technicalities of perfecting pizza dough, the importance of systematisation in business, plus future ambitions like slowing down to speed up further growth and enhancing the Gradi brand experience. Throughout, Johnny's insights highlight the critical balance of maintaining quality while scaling operations, emphasising the significance of a strong mission and continuous improvement.

Looking for Part 2? Tune in on Monday 21st April at 5:00 PM!

Please find our guest information here:

Website:

https://400gradi.com.au/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/johnny.di.francesco/

https://www.instagram.com/400gradi_au


Please find us here at POH:

Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/

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