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Building Blocks: Giving Back Matters
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller I mentioned in last month’s column that it is important to give back to the communities that support us. Pizzerias can do that in a lot of unique ways. We frequent...
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2025 Beverage Trends for Restaurants & Pizzerias: Tip the Glass
What’s happening in the beverage industry with current drink trends? Current beverage trends across America are “fluid.” Pun aside, what’s hot in beverages is constantly changing as U.S. consumer tastes change. Explore 2025 Beverage Trends fo...
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Emmy Squared Pizza Brings Detroit-Style Pizza to Charlottesville
April 26 grand opening party includes free pizza for a year for the first 25 guests, food samples, live entertainment and prizes CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (April 23, 2025) – Emmy Squared Pizza is officially celebrating its arrival in Charlottesville wit...
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Seamless Brings Back New York’s $1 Cheese Slice
Two years after the $1 cheese pizza slice disappeared, New York’s original delivery service is bringing it back for a limited time, along with unbeatable deals from iconic spots across the city NEW YORK (April 22, 2025) – A beloved New York Cit...
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Brewery Collabs
Pizzerias work with breweries to develop custom beers If pizza and beer are a good combination, pizza and a special beer with a backstory is an even better pairing. People who enjoy beer with their pie occasionally might like to try something new, so...
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Menu Development
Deconstructing a Killer Sandwich
There are pizzerias that post their weekly sandwich specials that cause a storm of interest and adoration from local foodies and influencers. Fans line up to try the special before the pizzeria runs out due to sheer sales volume. That is the kind of ...
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Operations
Safe Beverage Storage and Handling at Restaurants
Beverage Storage & Handling Tips for Pizzeria Safety Every pizzeria operator knows you can’t build a business on pizza alone. Customers love washing their slices down with liquid refreshment ranging from water to sodas, beer to wine and kombuch...
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How Will Tariffs Impact Independent U.S. Pizzeria Operators?
U.S. to exit trade agreement for fresh tomatoes from Mexico in mid-July U.S. pizzerias that use true San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma are getting a short reprieve since a proposed 20% tariff on imported Europea...
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Happy Joe’s Brings Pizza and Ice Cream to the Sunshine State
Iconic Midwest pizza brand opens first Florida location in Navarre NAVARRE, Fla. (April 16, 2025) – Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature mix of mouthwatering pizza, sweet ice cream and family fun to Florida for the first time on April 28. The ic...
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Marco’s Pizza Unveils Twist on a Classic Side With Pepperoni Bread
Marco’s Pizza Rolls Out Latest Limited Time Offer: Aims to Elevate Mealtime Across the Country TOLEDO, Ohio (April 15, 2025) – Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, brings bold new flavor to its menu wit...
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Colony Grill Scores Again as Official Pizza of the Tampa Bay Rowdies
Colony Grill signs four-year deal to serve personal pizzas at Al Lang Stadium PETERSBURG, Fla.(April 14, 2025) – After a successful partnership in 2024, a new four-year deal extends Colony Grill as the Official Pizza of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Colon...
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Chris Ostapenko from Slice on Broadway in Pittsburgh wins World’s Best Cheese Slice
Slice on Broadway’s Chris Ostapenko earns title of World’s Best Cheese Slice at prestigious International Pizza Challenge at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas Chris Ostapenko, a 15-year veteran at Slice on Broadway in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania wins the World...