Rico Lunardi is the owner and founder of Slice on Broadway, a Pittsburgh-based pizzeria known for its commitment to quality, culture, and community. What began as a single neighborhood shop has grown into a multi-location brand — all without losing the heart and soul that made Slice a local favorite.

Rico is a national pizza competitor, member of the US Pizza Team, brand builder, and creative leader who recently coached a member from his team to a victory at the 2025 International Pizza Expo, taking home World’s Best Cheese Slice. Under his leadership, Slice on Broadway has also launched a retail sauce line, earned city-wide media recognition, and cultivated a company culture that feels more like family than franchise.

A hands-on operator with over a decade of real-world experience, Rico shares lessons not from theory — but from the back line, the prep kitchen, and the day-to-day grind of growing a brand with purpose.