Run by Italians (10%)
This might be the most controversial of my qualifiers for good New York Style pizza, but I'm going out on a limb here to express what I really believe. I understand that you don't really need to be Italian to make a good pie, but I feel a lot better buying a slice from Mr. Antonino or Mr. LaBella than I do buying from Mr. Jackson or Jones.
I have heard that Italians put more love into their food creations-- that could be what's going on here, not sure, but honestly-- who do you expect better pizza from? Andolini's Pizza, or Bob's or Buddy's Pizza? I'll take the Italians any time.