Any way you slice it: How a small-town pizzeria became a big-time hitDriven by a passion for quality and a commitment to its community, The Slice has transformed from a small-town pizzeria into a thriving multi-location success story by making its dough, sauces and pasta in-house, cultivating a family-like atmosphere and prioritizing excellent customer service. Such is the life of a busy pizzeria not in a metropolitan area but in small town Simpsonville, South Carolina. The family found a pizzeria that was closed on Sundays and Mondays, and they rented it out. Originally, the pizzeria they took over was a New York-style pizzeria, "and we don' t use their recipes, but we sell the same style pizza," Bandy said. Having operated a successful pizzeria for many years, Bandy said he recommends understanding the complexity of the business and having a solid business plan.