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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How one man turned a pizza hobby into a viral YouTube sensation
What started as a hobby for 50-year-old Arron Capron, owner and head chef of The Edge Pizza in Plymouth, Massachusetts, quickly turned into something much bigger. Once Capron took a chance on turning his passion into a business, new opportunities followed, including going viral on YouTube. When YouTuber Shane Uriot released "Inside the 1-Man Pizza Shop Making 150 Pizzas A Night," he didn't expect it to go viral. But in just two months, the video gained over 1.1 million views, putting Capron's The Edge Pizza on the map. How the business got started Capron taught his kids how to make pizza and regularly invited people over to taste his recipes. It wasn't until the pandemic that he finally decided to give the pizza business a try. "I always loved making food, especially pizza. This was an opportunity because many restaurants were closing. Now, I had a shot to try something," said Capron. Ready to become a pizza chef?: Shop 'The Bear' actor Matty Matheson's signature pizza oven 🍕 Capron already had some local support. His first pizza shop was in a shack in Sandwich in 2021. "It was a pigeon coop." But the pigeon coop was a hit. He moved to second place in the Plymouth area in 2022, but outgrew that one pretty fast. Capron knew he needed even more space to cook and attract more customers, so he moved to his current downtown Plymouth pizza shop in 2023. That's when he became locally Insta-famous, with currently 6,310 followers. He also has more than 4,700 followers on Facebook. Going viral on YouTube Capron would post videos and pictures on Instagram of his creations. He got views from people all over the area, including up-and-coming food content YouTuber Shane Uriot, who, according to his YouTube bio, explores "the journeys of amazing chefs, farmers, and anyone making an impact in the culinary world." Uriot has 22,800 subscribers. Uriot saw an older video of Capron and wanted to learn more about his operation. Uriot came to visit and made the viral video, "Inside the 1-Man Pizza Shop Making 150 Pizzas A Night." In the video, Capron got to share his love for pizza and how The Edge Pizza started. The video was made months before its release, so some things about the business have changed. Today, Capron is not always a one-man show. He has two other employees who help him out. But what changed the most since the video's release is Capron's inbox. "It's been weird. I get emails from all over the world. People from Austria, Australia, Korea and tons of people all over the United States. Now, I am kind of a consultant for people who want to do what I'm doing," said Capron. But it's the little things that are the most rewarding for Capron. "Anytime someone gets out their phone and takes a picture, it's a really big compliment," said Capron. Customers are even learning of his business through social media. Laura Marshall took a trip to check out Capron's pizza. "This is our second time coming here from Gloucester, all because my son saw it on TikTok," she said. "Just as good as the first." How did Capron learn to make pizza Like many great cooks, Capron learned from his family, most notably his grandmother Rosie, whose likeness is seen on the wall of the restaurant. Though rooted in Sicilian heritage, his culinary identity is equally shaped by his Detroit background. "My great-grandfather ended up in Detroit during the automation movement, then my family moved to Brooklyn," said Capron. In case you missed it: Five years since COVID, what have small businesses learned? He would make pizzas in college for friends and get five-star reviews, but again, it was just a hobby. Capron was going to school to become a physical and occupational therapist assistant, a career he still maintains today along with running his restaurant and working as head chef. What's the secret? While Capron can't share everything, he's willing to demonstrate the basics. The Enterprise got a chance to get in the kitchen and make some pizzas. This is what we learned. Spread the ingredients wisely "You're going to spread the cheese out, but you don't want too much on; leave a little bit of the dough peaking through the middle of the pizza. That way you can still taste the sauce," said Capron. It's all about timing "You have to know exactly when to take the pizza out or else you'll burn it," said Capron. Don't be afraid to get creative "Pineapple does belong on pizza," he added. On the menu There are more than 20 different types of pizza on the menu. Capron even has some fun pizzas that are not traditional to his Sicilian roots, including "Loaded Tater" which includes a cheese blend with a garlic cream base, tater tots, sour cream, green onions and crispy potato sticks. Fan favorite, though, is "Road to Rangoon" which includes Philly cream cheese, crab, topped with crispy fried wonton chips, scallions, sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds. The full menu is available online. What's next for Capron Well, Capron doesn't want to stop with just a pizza shop. He wants to become the "Pizza Master" and teach the next generation of pizza makers. "I can teach anybody to make pizzas. I can teach you in a day and it might just be as good as mine," said Capron. Capron could also see himself opening a few more restaurants. While he is not opposed to starting a chain, he would need to partner with someone who understands family values. Capron said he has been sought out to open a restaurant in Boston, specifically the Seaport area. Capron would like to keep the business in the family, but he said his kids don't have the same aspirations yet... so the plan after he retires would be to sell with one exception - the business remains a pizza shop. The Edge Pizza address, hours The Edge Pizza, located at 65 Main St., Plymouth, Massachusetts, is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 12:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Pizza shop goes viral; Brockton man pleads guilty to RMV scheme: 5 top stories last week
A 23-year-old man was ordered held without bail in Brockton District Court in connection to a shooting outside a Brockton Wingstop restaurant, the district attorney's office said in a written statement. What started as a hobby for 50-year-old Arron Capron, owner and head chef of The Edge Pizza, took a chance on turning his passion into a business and went viral on YouTube. One woman and a juvenile were shot on Battles Farm Drive in Brockton on Tuesday, according to reporting by WCVB. Our readers have spoken and named the best bakery in the Brockton area. Did your favorite win? In case you missed it, here are five of the top stories from the past week. A 23-year-old man was ordered held without bail in Brockton District Court on Monday, June 9, in connection to a shooting outside a Brockton Wingstop restaurant, the Plymouth County District Attorney's office said in a written statement. Suspect i shooting in held without bail: Suspect in Brockton Wingstop shooting held without bail: What investigators say happened 33-year-old injured in shooting: 33-year-old man critically injured in shooting outside Brockton shopping plaza What started as a hobby for 50-year-old Arron Capron, owner and head chef of The Edge Pizza, quickly turned into something much bigger. Once Capron took a chance on turning his passion into a business, new opportunities followed, including going viral on YouTube. When YouTuber Shane Uriot released "Inside the 1-Man Pizza Shop Making 150 Pizzas A Night," he didn't expect it to go viral. In two months, the video gained over 1.1 million views, putting The Edge Pizza in Plymouth on the map. Plymouth pizza shop goes viral: Plymouth pizza shop goes viral on YouTube with 1.1 million views. Meet the man behind it. Photos of The Edge Pizza: A hobby turned business: Arron Capron's The Edge Pizza in Plymouth goes viral on YouTube A 71-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday, June 11, in federal court in Boston to charges he bribed a Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) road test examiner to issue drivers licenses to people who did not pass — or some cases even take — their road test, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney's office announced in a written statement. Driving school owner pleads guilty: Brockton driving school owner pleads guilty to RMV scheme, paying more than $20K in bribes Former driving instructor pleads guilty: Former Brockton RMV driving instructor pleads guilty in driver's license fraud scandal Easton voters said a resounding "no" to a $7.3 million Proposition 2 1/2 override in Tuesday's special town election. By a nearly two-to-one margin voters rejected the override, with 2,252 residents voting yes, or 37%, and 3,754 voting no, or 63%, according to unofficial results from the town Tuesday night. Easton override fails: $7.3M Easton override fails by nearly two-to-one margin. What now? Easton override would raise taxes: Easton override would raise taxes $800 on average. Impact on services of no vote? Easton's town pool closed for season: 'Struggled': Here's why Easton's town pool is closed for the season On April 13, 2024, Heather Littlefield opened Frontline Cafe and Bakery in West Bridgewater. Now, just 14 months later, Frontline was named the best bakery in the Brockton area according the the Enterprise's public opinion poll. Frontline won the vote with 44.35% and Montilio's Baking Company finished a close second with 38.87%. Find out why this bakery was named best: Find out why this bakery was named the best in the Brockton area Photos inside Frontline Cafe and Bakery Healing through baking: West Bridgewater's Frontline Cafe and Bakery captured in photos Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@ Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton-area top stories: pizza shop; RMV scheme, shooting
