Anthony from Twisted Pizza talks about how the little things make a big impact.
The Perfect Slice (of Time): How Twisted Pizza Found Its Oven Soulmate in XLT
In this episode of XLT Lounge, Anthony from Twisted Pizza gives us a peek behind the curtain —or more accurately, behind the oven door. As it turns out, running a successful pizza franchise isn’t just about tossing dough in the air or perfecting your sauce (though that helps). It’s also about efficiency, consistency, and, as Anthony puts it, making sure the ovens don’t “fail on a Friday night.”
Cooking with XLT: Faster, Better, Stronger
Anthony kicks things off by talking about his love for the XLT conveyor oven. Now, this might not seem like the most romantic partnership at first, but hear him out. Previously, Twisted Pizza used a competitor’s oven, but since switching to XLT, they’ve seen big improvements in both cook time and consistency.
Imagine shaving nearly two minutes off your pizza cook time. It might not seem like a lot, but when you’re running a bustling pizzeria, that time adds up—fast. “With XLT, we’re at 7:15,” Anthony says, knocking almost a full two minutes off their previous 9:05 cook time. That means more pizzas, faster. But it’s not just about speed. According to Anthony, the XLT ovens give a more even cook, especially for items like pastas and those golden, melty cheese-topped dishes we all know and love.
The Secret to Success: Consistency and Clean-Up
Let’s face it: running a kitchen is messy business. But Anthony’s quick to point out how XLT’s design makes his life a whole lot easier. With their competitor’s oven, cleaning was a challenge. Big trays meant awkward washing processes, and their location on the ovens meant digital gauges were taking heat —literally. Cue Friday night oven meltdowns. But with XLT? Not anymore.
The trays are smaller, easy to remove, and —get this— you can just pop them in the dishwasher. It’s a small change, but anyone who’s ever worked in a busy kitchen knows that convenience and time-saving tricks are worth their weight in gold (or pepperoni).
The Magnetic Magic of XLT
One of the unsung heroes of the XLT oven? Its magnetic door latches. If you’re scratching your head wondering why Anthony is so excited about magnets, let’s just say the alternative wasn’t pretty. With their old ovens, doors would wear out constantly. Anthony says they went through about 70 doors. With XLT, the magnet system keeps everything secure and running smoothly, saving time, frustration, and potentially dozens of doors.
A Match Made in Pizza Heaven
So, what’s the takeaway? In Anthony’s words: “I love it. It’s briliant.” And when you’re running a pizza empire, loving your equipment is kind of a big deal. From faster cook times to easier cleaning, XLT has helped Twisted Pizza streamline their operation without sacrificing quality. It’s a partnership that proves that sometimes, a little change can make a big difference —and maybe even save your Friday night.
