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Seasonal Pizzeria Menus Redesigned

Seasonal Pizzeria Menus Redesigned

In an educational session at Pizza Expo, famed pizzaiolo Chris Decker encourages attendees to create menu items that match the feeling of the season. For him, spring feels hopeful. Forging relationships with suppliers and farmers markets can help pizzeria owners stay...

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens New Location in Madison, Alabama

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens New Location in Madison, Alabama

Madison, Alabama (May 13, 2026) – Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, has officially opened its newest Grimaldi’s location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850, in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant brings the brand’s...

Drive Business With Pizzeria Kitchen Creativity

Drive Business With Pizzeria Kitchen Creativity

In the most recent chapter of his career, Chris Decker is leaning on creativity to build the reputation of culinary hot spot Truly Pizza. While pepperoni pizza is still a top seller, he’s taken the pizzeria staple to a new level with a brown butter-sesame crust. When...

Pizzerias to Watch in 2026

Pizzerias to Watch in 2026

We whittled hundreds of responses down to 35 for our 2026 Pizzerias to Watch feature. Read excerpts from each pizzeria operator’s submission to understand the passion behind their decisions.

Pizza Expo Expands Community in 2026

Pizza Expo Expands Community in 2026

Record-setting attendance at Pizza Expo 2026 brings together pizza professionals to share practical industry insights. Explore highlights from the International Pizza Challenge and World Pizza Games, where new flavor trends and pizza-making skills are showcased. Learn...

Making the Perfect Chicken Cutlet

Making the Perfect Chicken Cutlet

The chicken cutlet is characterized by its crunchy crust and thin, tender interior. Proper preparation techniques – including slicing with a sharp knife, pounding for consistent thickness and using a flour-egg-flour dredge – are essential for achieving the perfect...

How to Define and Implement Value at Your Pizzeria

How to Define and Implement Value at Your Pizzeria

Value is no longer just a cheap slice: Today’s customers define value through quality ingredients, convenience and memorable experiences. Technology is changing the game: Digital ordering, third-party delivery apps and online reviews are reshaping how your customers...

Restaurant Video Surveillance to Improve Workflows

Restaurant Video Surveillance to Improve Workflows

Treat your surveillance camera video like “game film” to coach staff, spot inefficiencies and highlight top performers. Positioning cameras to monitor your POS system and access points can reduce theft and fraud. Some AI-enabled sensors monitor for long customer...

Mellow Mushroom Debuts New Salads & Beverage Program

Mellow Mushroom Debuts New Salads & Beverage Program

The brand’s largest menu update ever, now available across all locations nationwide ATLANTA (April 28, 2026) – Mellow Mushroom – the Atlanta-based, stone-baked pizza brand with 160+ locations nationwide – is expanding its menu with a new lineup of vibrant salads and a...

New York Lawmakers Vote to Ban Potassium Bromate

New York Lawmakers Vote to Ban Potassium Bromate

EDITOR'S NOTE: Read about how pizzeria owners made the switch to unbleached, unbromated flour in our June 2026 issue. New York lawmakers passed legislation that will ban use of potassium bromate – a common dough conditioner – in food products used in the state....

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