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2025 Beverage Trends for Restaurants & Pizzerias

See what’s happening in the beverage industry with current alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink trends.

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Perfect Wine & Pizza Pairings

Discover which wines complement your style of pizza and topping choices.

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See What's Happening in America's Pizzerias

Explore marketing, food, labor and business trends in Pizza Today's 2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report.

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Pizza Guys Launches Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust

Sacramento-Based Pizza Company Unveils New Crust Upgrade for Any Large Pizza SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 8, 2025) – Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based franchise known for fresh, high-quality pizza creations, launched a new premium crust experience: the Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust. Customers now can upgrade any large pizza with this savory, flavor-infused crust for just $3.50. The Garlic Parmesan Stuffed […]

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Hobart Announces Custom-Designed Mixer Giveaway Winner

TROY, Ohio (May 7, 2025) — Hobart, the premium commercial food equipment manufacturer known for designing and building some of the most reliable, must-have equipment, is pleased to announce the winners of its annual custom-designed mixer giveaway at the International Pizza Expo in March. Lupe and Tim Hammill, owners of Cassidy’s Pizza in Watsonville, Calif., […]

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Surviving & Thriving in Tough Times: Actionable Recession Advice for Pizzeria Owners

Reports are mixed about whether the U.S. will face a recession in 2025. Reuters recently polled 300 economists and found 60 percent of them expect a global recession this year. Sources for USA Today are divided on the chances of a recession. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund is not indicating a recession, but it did […]

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Knead to Know: New York Character

Get to know old-school and new-school New York-style pizza New York, New York, it’s a helluva town! I recently attended a conference for the hospitality industry, and one of the questions I heard was, “What is New York cuisine?” Of course, ther

Finance & Growth

How to Raise Capital for Your Pizza Business (Straight from Pizza Man Dan)

Ever wondered what it actually takes to fund and grow a successful pizza business? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a small business owner with big dreams, a first-time entrepreneur, or a pizzeria pro looking to scale up, raising capital is the #1 hurdle you’ll face. If you’ve been to Pizza Expo, you already know Dan […]

Finance & Growth

How to Read a Financial Statement: A Guide for Pizzeria Owners

Use Financial Statements to Boost Your Pizzeria’s Success Running a pizzeria is so much more than tossing dough and perfecting your marinara sauce recipe. Sure, crafting that perfect pizza feels like a win, but when it comes to running a successful shop, you’ve got to know your numbers! And no, I’m not just talking about […]

People & Pizzerias

Pizza Destinations: Lynn’s Chicago Pizza, Chicago, Illinois

Owners of Lynn’s Chicago Pizza offer tasty gathering place for Chicago community Determined to bring a pizza option to their southside Chicago neighborhood, owners Lynn Humphreys and Brandon Bruner Sr. launched as a virtual pizzeria. It naturally progressed to a brick-and-mortar dine-in restaurant serving up deep dish and Chicago thin-crust pizza. “Lynn’s Chicago Pizza is […]

Finance & Growth

How Pizzeria Owners Can Access Financing with SBA Loans

Running a pizzeria isn’t just about making great dough. Often, it requires raising capital or – for those without investors – borrowing funds. For small business owners looking for accessible capital options, SBA loans can offer benefits beyond those provided through traditional loans. This guide will walk you through how SBA loans work, their benefits […]

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Knead to Know: New York Character

Get to know old-school and new-school New York-style pizza New York, New York, it’s a helluva town! I recently attended a conference for the hospitality industry, and one of the questions I heard was, “What is New York cuisine?” Of course, there were a multitude of answers that included every culture that ultimately pinned New […]

People & Pizzerias

Conversation: Aaron Truong, Hapa Pizza, Beaverton, Oregon

Hapa Pizza draws on Italian, Indonesian, Thai, Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean ingredients to build creative, innovative pizzas and side items Concept: We came up with the concept for Hapa Pizza somewhat by accident. My wife is a fourth-generation Asian American, so her family ate a lot of Americanized food, including pizza, burgers, etc. On […]

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Commentary: Food & Drink

Which beverages pair best with pizza? We have all that – and more – in the May 2025 issue of Pizza Today. Like the timeless classic peanut butter and jelly, pizza paired with the right beverage is a match made in heaven. That said, the question then becomes: What is the correct beverage? There are […]

Menu Development

Perfect Pairings: Pizza-Wine Matches Made in Heaven

Finding wines that pair well with your styles of pizza Eighty-four percent of U.S. wine drinkers say pizza is their favorite food, according to a study commissioned by Francis Ford Coppola Winery, so it’s no surprise that Coppola Senior Winemaker Andrea Card has given a lot of thought to what makes wine pair well with […]

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Play It Cool: How to Nail Beverage Serving Temperatures

Dialing in temperatures for beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks improves the dining experience Flat soda. Warm wine. These details might not ruin a meal, but they certainly don’t make a good impression. When it comes to proper serving temperatures for beverages, getting it just right can be the difference between a forgettable dining experience […]

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257: Pizza Expo Series, Part 2: Creating a Culinary Experience

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256: Pizza Expo Series, Part 1: Voices of Leadership

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255. Midnight’s Son: James Beard Award Nominee Beau Schooler

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254. A Century of the Iconic Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

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253. Mom & Pop Pizzeria Realized, Now What with Mark & Kira Zabrowski

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252. Making the Leap with Lynn Humphrey and Brandon Bruner, Sr., Lynn’s Chicago Pizza

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250. Get Hyped for Pizza Expo with Nick Bogacz

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249. From Famed Louie & Ernie’s to New Concept, New Style with Tori Tiso

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248. The Pizza Expo Preview Show

Pizza Expo March 25-27, 2025

Now in it’s 41st year, International Pizza Expo remains unchallenged as the industry’s leading event. Join thousands of pizzeria professionals as they convene in Las Vegas for 3 days dedicated to all things pizza! With suppliers from across the globe, educational sessions taught by top industry professionals and national competitions, this event is one you simply cannot afford to miss.

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Pizza Expo Columbus, October 26-27, 2025

International Pizza Expo and Pizza Today magazine launch Pizza Expo Columbus. This new event, tailored for Midwest pizza industry professionals, will debut on October 26-27, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.

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