Download the App. It is THE guide to this year’s Pizza Expo The Pizza Expo 2026 Mobile App is now available for download. This is YOUR show guide to pizza's main event. This year, the Pizza Expo app is faster and easier to use. Plan your Pizza Expo experience and use...
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Nkem and Kerrel Thompson, Bird Pizzeria, Charlotte, North Carolina | Hot Take
Bird Pizzeria Owners Nkem and Kerrel Thompson Dish on Maintaining Charlotte's pizza hot spot Bird Pizzeria has garnered attention as not only a hot pizza spot in Charlotte, North Carolina, it has also grabbed national and international attention from The New York...
10 Networking Tips for Pizza Expo
How to meet people to make the most of Pizza Expo Networking is a key component of attending International Pizza Expo. Whether you are an industry veteran or a new operator, networking will be highlight of Pizza Expo. Knowing how to network at trade shows doesn’t come...
Pizza Crust: To Par Bake or Not to Par Bake? | Knead to Know
Tackling the question of whether to par bake your pizza crust One of the first questions I get these days is always, “Do you par bake?” The answer is yes, but for different reasons. Regardless of pan pizza or a round pie, my first thought is evaporation and how it’s...
Mastering Your Catering Operation | Slice of Advice
A Practical Plan for Catering The best catering companies are built on systems, clear capacity planning and solid logistics. A practical operational plan is the tool you need to turn your pizzeria into a catering powerhouse! Kitchen Command Center Unlike in-house...
The Fine Art of Tech Support | MIke’s Monthly Tip
How to get back up as fast as possible in a crisis Nobody gets into the pizza business because they dream of spending two hours on hold with their internet provider. But here is the reality: Your ability to navigate tech support calls with your ISP, POS company or...
Handling Negative Reviews
What to do if customers post complaints online Everyone’s a critic. Whether a meal was outstanding or underwhelming, customers like to post their opinions online. And while business owners might be tempted to dismiss these reviews as the musings of bored attention...
Prepare your Pizzeria for Patio Season
Outdoor Dining: Sunshine Ready The weather is warming, and your customers are craving fresh air. Are you ready for the busy – and profitable – outdoor dining season? According to the National Restaurant Association, nearly seven in 10 customers prefer an outdoor...
Kitchen Efficiency Protocol
How to turn lost effort into actual profit When a kitchen is struggling, it’s rarely the food. It’s rarely even the labor cost on paper. It’s wasted motion and poor leadership. In practice, this looks like your pizza line lead entering the walk-in six times during a...
Timber Pizza to Open 2 New Virginia Stores in Push for Regional Growth
D.C. Based, Award-winning Pizza Franchise Announces Alexandria and Richmond Stores WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Timber Pizza Co., the award-winning, neighborhood-oriented pizza brand, has unveiled franchise development plans to solidify its presence in...
Arrive Early to Pizza Expo for these Deep-dive Workshops
Your Guide to School of Pizzeria Management Extensive Sessions happening at Pizza Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, March 22-23 School is in session at Pizza Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. Did you know there are several Deep Dive Workshops on the days leading up to the exhibit hall...
Designing the Restaurant | Tips for Starting Your Project
A quick reference for starting a restaurant design project There is so much to think about when it comes to designing your new pizzeria. Here are some of the considerations for a new restaurant’s design: Seating Lighting Layout Flow Accessibility Flooring Colors ...












