Rise of an Empire: Plaza pizza spot that sparked a dozen concepts celebrates 10 years

With the launch of Empire Slice House in 2013, Oklahoma City gained a neighborhood spot for New York-style pies. When you visit Empire, the restaurant walls are plastered with posters meant to "mimic a New York subway wall," and the vibes of a New York City pizzeria.

But the well-known local restaurant almost never was.

The original concept of Rachel Cope, founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality Group, had nothing to do with pizza. However, a second chance phone call and a decision to pivot 10 years ago led to building the "Empire" that would become 84 Hospitality Group.

Read the full story on the Oklahoman.com.