February 2011
MAGAZINES
February 1, 2011
February 2011
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Operations
Dinnerware – Single Use
Disposable plates and utensils may not sound like a good way to go in this day and age of green fever, but some pizza restaurant operators are saying that’s what their customers want –– and what works for them, rather than real china and metal ...
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Operations
Pushing Appetizers
When San Ramon, California-based Straw Hat Pizza wanted to increase appetizer sales, they turned on the TVs. The 61-unit company partnered with Coca-Cola and created a three-minute video showcasing the chain’s Snack-A-Tizers and Coca-Cola products....
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People & Pizzerias
2011 February: Il Pizzaiolo: Lucifers Pizza
It’s February, and that means the folks in the International Pizza Expo offices are putting the finishing touches on the annual event that brings more than 6,000 pizzeria operators under one roof. Slated for Tuesday, March 1, through Thursday, ...
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Menu Development
2011 February: On A Roll
Stromboli is a second cousin to pizza and a first cousin to the calzone. Which brings us to this question: how, precisely, does a Stromboli differ from a calzone? Well, in a nutshell, there is not much difference. A stromboli starts with a rectangula...
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Menu Development
2011 February: Business Solutions – Portion Control
We’ve beat this drum before, but we’ll continue to beat it until operators everywhere heed the call and begin taking portion control seriously. The fact of the matter is that portion control is sound business that should save you at least five pe...
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Menu Development
2011 February: Fresh or Frozen?
Grill it. Roast it. Fry it. Smoke it. Pizzeria operators have a seemingly endless list of ways to prepare chicken. However, deciding on what type to chicken to use — fresh or frozen — is more limited. There are benefits to both. “Fr...
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Employee Management
2011 February: On Loan
How does one get a loan when lenders are reluctant to make them? While the lending market remains sluggish, loans are being made, albeit in limited quantity to qualified borrowers. John Graziano, CFP, CPA with Future Financial Planners, Inc., in Hazl...
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Menu Development
2011 February: Raise Your Glass!
Tradition says that pizza places need to offer soda, pitchers of beer and maybe a couple of wine options. But now, with pizza moving more upscale and customers expecting a wider variety of options, many restaurants have gone the way of full bars &nda...
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People & Pizzerias
2011 February: II Pizzaiolo: Pitfire Pizza
When Paul Hibler speaks about his company’s focus on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, he’s not hitting talking points with marketing-speak. No, he means it. Really means it. In Los Angeles, a prominent farmer’s market makes it easy for comme...
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People & Pizzerias
2011 February: Lets Celebrate
A grand re-opening, an anniversary, winning a “Best of” award these are all milestones worth celebrating. After all that hard work, it might be tempting to kick back and quietly toast your success. But that would be a mistake. It’s not just tim...
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People & Pizzerias
2011 February: Pizza Expo – The Heat is On!
It’s February, and that means the folks in the International Pizza Expo offices are putting the finishing touches on the annual event that brings more than 6,000 pizzeria operators under one roof. Slated for Tuesday, March 1, through Thursday, Marc...
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Menu Development
2011 February: Potato Chips – Value Added
There’s hardly a better accompaniment to a great sandwich than potato chips or fries. But in the pizza business, where kitchens often are small and a fryer isn’t always required, chips typically get the call. Which isn’t a bad thing at all: Ame...