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38-year-old runs a mobile pizzeria out of his Smart car in New York City
CNBC • • business
Key Points:
- Bradley Alvelo, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, founded Pizza Pod, which operates out of a customized Smart car serving handcrafted 12-inch pizzas with slow-fermented dough in New York City.
- The mobile pizzeria features two pizza ovens powered by a generator, allowing Alvelo to prepare and serve fresh pizzas at coffee shops, bars, street fairs, and private events, creating a unique and engaging customer experience.
- Pizza Pod emphasizes community connection, with customers returning for both the quality of the pizza and the personal interaction, helping the business grow through word-of-mouth and social media exposure.
- Since March, Pizza Pod has generated approximately $24,000 in gross sales via card payments, with cash sales making up about 65%, averaging around $12,000 in monthly gross sales.
- Running the business solo or with a small team, Alvelo finds purpose and happiness in owning his venture, valuing the hands-on experience and community building over his previous corporate dining roles.
