How Saroki’s Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions

Michigan-based Saroki’s Crispy Chicken & Pizza is redefining expectations by serving high-quality fried chicken and New York–style pizza in gas station mega pavilions. Founded by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has expanded to 19 locations. Initially offering good pizza, Todd Saroki sought to improve the product by studying under master pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani in California. Upon returning, he introduced a pizza that customers love, using high-quality ingredients and brick ovens. Despite experimenting with conveyor ovens, the brand returned to brick ovens to maintain pizza quality. The Saroki brothers remain deeply involved in operations, ensuring consistent quality across all locations.

For a deeper dive into Saroki’s journey and insights into their operations, listen to the full interview with Todd and Curtis Saroki on the Pizza Marketplace podcast.