07/15/2026
We’ve recently covered several traditional ways pizza restaurants can grow revenue - from catering to frozen pizza production. But our client Rusty Stewart, owner/operator of Ralphy’s Pizza & Golf in Kokomo, IN, has taken things to a whole new level.
Rusty launched his own ATM Pizza Machine franchise, using his proven pizza recipe and offering it through a 24/7 vending kiosk located in front of his flagship store. The machine is stocked with several varieties of fresh, not frozen, pizzas, baked on the spot in about 7 minutes after ordering.
The concept has been so successful that Rusty is now rapidly expanding the franchise across Indiana and neighboring states. According to Rusty, one of the key success factors is using the xPizza Cube to produce consistent pizzas at scale. With automated portioning, he can maintain quality, avoid underbaking or overcooking, and keep both labor and ingredient costs under control.
A great example of how technology can help pizza operators unlock new revenue streams!
