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Pizza of the stores have their own personality . We have a certain look and feel that is consistent across the brand - lots of old timber and wood , particularly in the bar area . There ’ s also lots of cold rolled black steel as part of the restaurant interior . It ’ s an inviting atmosphere , and we like to keep it that way as we want people to stick around and order one more beer . Those elements are important to us because they contribute to the Zeeks Pizza atmosphere , which isn ’ t something you can get anywhere else .
“ That being said , each space is different , and we have to adapt . Especially in cities like Seattle , where real estate is very competitive , we ’ ve had to find ways of transferring our aesthetic into old buildings , new buildings , and standalone units . One of our locations is as small as 800 square feet , which was a challenge . But , we have great design partners who made it into a really fun space ,” Greg enthuses .
A healthy combination of forwardthinking and nostalgic appreciation has helped turn Zeeks Pizza into a timeless classic . Technology will play a major role in keeping the business moving forward over the next few years , as Greg concludes : “ I think the next step for us is to continue adapting to all the technology out there in the restaurant space in more impactful ways . The world has changed a lot the last few years in terms of how a pizza gets from one of our restaurants to our customers ’ front door . Partnering with all the technology and third-party platforms out there , as well as giving customers greater access to our offering are all important steps to take if we want to bring on a new chapter for Zeeks Pizza .” ■
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