Join my FREE Community! Brandon Herriott is a pizza and Italian food specialist at Performance Food Group Roma in Pittsburgh, where his team sells over 30,000 cases a week to independent operators. In this episode, Brandon talks about what operators get wrong about technique vs. ingredients, how to get more from your food rep, the Detroit style pizza opportunity, where pizza trends are heading, and what separates great operators from good ones. If you buy food from a distributor, this conversation will change how you approach that relationship. Keywords: pizza distributor, food rep, PFG, pizza technique, pizza trends, independent pizzeria.Streamline Your Inventory Process!📝 Track stock levels: No more guesswork! Discover the future of restaurant management: WookAIJoin the SPM Pro Owner GroupSPM Pro is a curated group of independent pizzeria owners. Monthly call and private group access.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Want to grow your pizza shop with better systems, better leadership, and real operator conversations? Join Pizza Pro Circle. It’s a free community for pizzeria owners, operators, and managers who want practical ideas they can use in the shop. We talk about sales, marketing, leadership, team development, operations, and the real work of running a better pizzeria. Join us here: https://www.skool.com/tyrells-group-9324/aboutFree Tools and Courses for Pizzeria Owners &  ManagersEmail: [email protected] events and appearances: California Restaurant Show August 24-26