Saint Francis Apizza

A newsletter by the owner of an independent pizzeria, written for small business owners and the small business-curious.

Articles

Son of a Pizzaman

The good, bad and ugly of being a business owner and dad.
Jun 19 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

Big Changes

Why we shifted things around at our Oakley pizzeria.
Jun 5 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

What We Hire For

And some pizza / business things that have got me thinking lately.
Mar 15 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

The Big Review

What happened when Dave Portnoy gave us the highest score he's given a pizzeria in the Midwest.
Feb 27 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

On Not 'Waiting to Get Picked'

Reflections on three weeks of working and owning two restaurants.
Oct 10, 2025 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

It's Official!

Our Oakley Pizzeria is now open!
Sep 18, 2025 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

Soft Opening.........

Read on for details...
Sep 13, 2025 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza

Weeks Away!

It's getting real.
Aug 14, 2025 • Alex of Saint Francis Apizza