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Gabriel Baldinucci, along with Salvatore and Patricia are second-generation owners at Baldinucci Pizza Romana in Austin, Texas, Gabriel’s family has built one of the most talked-about fast premium dining concepts in the country, anchored by Roman-style pizza that Austin foodies and transplants can't stop eating. 

In this episode of The Hot Slice Podcast, Gabriel talks about what's driving the Roman-style pizza movement in the U.S., why he believes slices are having a long-overdue comeback, and how Baldinucci Pizza Romana is taking brand loyalty to a new level — literally — with a luxury culinary food tour to Italy. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• Why Roman-style pizza is positioned as the next major pizza trend in America 
• How Baldinucci Pizza Romana carved out the "fast premium" space between gourmet and casual dining 
• The culinary tour to Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont — and why Gabriel's customers said yes immediately 
• How content, brand equity, and customer trust all connect to one bold marketing move 
• Lessons from launching a family-owned pizza brand in a high-growth market like Austin 

If you work in the pizza industry and want to think differently about brand building, customer loyalty, and what your concept could stand for beyond the four walls of your restaurant, this episode is for you. 

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Show Notes: 

Learn more about Baldinucci Pizza Romana. 

Read more on Baldinucci’s Cultural Food Tours in Italy.