How to scale a pizza business UK: Planning for the future with PizzaMaster

When our customers talk to us about scaling a pizza business, we hear the same reasons why they aren’t able to take the next steps. From cost, to financing, we are sure to hear the same issues over and over. And with rising costs and lack of space in, we know these issues arent going away anytime soon. Let’s look at what issues you may come into, how these can be overcome, and how a PizzaMaster oven from Euro Pizza Ovens could be the solution-based response to scaling your pizzeria without all the headaches.

“Electricity costs are way too high in the UK”

In the UK, electricity can be 4 times the price of gas! Electricity costs UK businesses on average of £0.256/kWh (25.6 p/kWh) for bills ≥15,000 kWh/year.

The solution:

• PizzaMaster’s 9.5 kW per deck burner means £2.43/hr per deck – meaning you’ll spend around £48 on a busy 10-hour shift! It can be surprisingly affordable to run all day – and night!
• Turbo Start – use the Turbo start function to reach optimal temperature just 30 minutes before opening! No need for overnight standby, saving you a lot of gas or electricity.
• Use only one deck in slow periods, immediately saving on energy.

“It’s too expensive to buy a new oven upfront”

If you’re wondering how to scale a pizza business, a new oven may be your first thought. So, why spend ~£20,000 when you can buy a used oven for much less?

The solution:

• Financing: Euro Pizza Ovens offers several opportunities for financing. As an existing business, make the most out of your respected business. Contact us here to find out if you’re eligible for finance.
• Spread the cost over 3 months or 12 months with iWoca – a great solution to improve cash flow for 3 to 12 months.
• Tax relief: PizzaMaster ovens qualify for the UK government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA), allowing businesses to deduct 100% of its £16K‑£22K purchase price from taxable profits in year 1. Therefore, you’re improving cashflow and helping save on energy, reducing your impact on the environment.
• Purchase from a reputable supplier – Euro Pizza Ovens has over 40 years of experience within the pizza world – you will not receive advice or support like ours from a back street dealer.

“PizzaMaster ovens are way too big for my kitchen!”

PizzaMaster ovens are designed and built in Sweden by a family owner business – Svenska BakePartner AB. Since 1992 Svenska BakePartner AB have designed and built the world renowned ovens in Sweden. A true piece of Swedish engineering.

The solution:

Choose from 80–95 different sizes and over 1,500 customizable combinations. Be sure to find a size and capability to suit your kitchens needs.

“Will my council give me a grant or rebate for new equipment?”

Many councils are now offering grants for energy efficient equipment that falls under the Energy Technology List, local-council Green Business Grants, or the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund—some of which cover 30–60% of project costs.

• PizzaMaster ovens fall under the ECA scheme – leading to an immediate partial cost recovery via tax relief. Speak to you local council to check requirements and what you may be eligible for.

“What about service and parts available in the UK?”

Euro Pizza Ovens have supplied PizzaMaster for the last decade, so be sure we will connect you with the relevant team to get you what your PizzaMaster needs.

PizzaMaster are a staple in pizzerias across the globe. Turning kitchens into high-profit margin businesses that are ready for high service demand, keeping energy costs to a minimum, whilst baking the finest produce. We only supply high quality equipment at Euro Pizza Ovens, contact us now to discus how we can help scale your pizza business in the UK.