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James Beard Award Winning Author and Restaurateur Ken Forkish is Coming to Pizza Expo 2022
After a 20-year career in the tech industry, Ken Forkish decided to leave the corporate world and become a baker. He relocated to Portland, Oregon, and opened Ken’s Artisan Bakery in 2001....
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Emerging Pizza Industry Trends from Pizza Expo 2021
The long absence revealed new opportunities in the pizza business International Pizza Expo 2021 staged after a staggering 29 months without the pizzeria industry’s No. 1 trade show. So much has happened in that time, from a worldwide pandemic to a ...
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Conversation: Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza, Washington DC
Andy’s Pizza Five units in Washington, DC Concept: Andy’s Pizza is a simple New York slice shop with six pizzas available by the slice and a few specialty whole pies. We focus on the quality of our ingredients and craftsmanship over ever...
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New Study Finds Restaurant Text Marketing Gains High Marks on ROI, frequency and check averages
2021 Restaurant Text Marketing Benchmarks Report reveals 44 percent lift in restaurant visits Have you tried text marketing? Text marketing campaigns are paying off in a major way for restaurants says new research by Mobivity in its 2021 Restaurant T...
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Pizza Guys Kicks off Raising Dough for a Cure Campaign
Popular pizza franchise teams up with American Cancer Society to raise money for breast cancer research SACRAMENTO – Pizza Guys – a Sacramento-based pizza restaurant specializing in unique flavors and fresh high-quality food – is kicking off its 8...
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Commentary: Growing Together
At Pizza Expo this past August, the educational lineup consisted of several seminars, demonstrations and workshops geared towards helping pizzeria owners expand their businesses. Between now and the 2022 Pizza Expo, we plan to take much of that mater...
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Pizza Expo 2021 Wrap Up: Fighting Spirit
Pizza Expo’s return to Las Vegas challenging, yet triumphant After a series of COVID-19 induced cancellations and postponements, International Pizza Expo finally made its triumphant return to Las Vegas in August 2021. Eager attendees and exhibitors...
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Conversation: Anthony Petralia, Tralia, Sarasota, FL
Tralia Sarasota, Florida Concept: We are a Modern Italian virtual restaurant/ghost kitchen in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with a focus on naturally leavened “sourdough” Neopolitan...
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Conversation: Anna Crucitt, Mercurio’s Pittsburgh, PA
Mercurio’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Concept: Mercurio’s is a full-service Italian eatery that specializes in artisan gelato and Neapolitan pizza. We strive to offer our guests an authentic Italian experience at our restaurant. Pizza...
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The 2021 International Pizza Challenge Winners are…
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s International Pizza Challenge winners. TRADITIONAL DIVISION Finals 1st – Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza, Washington, DC, 24.57 2nd – David Solum, Dempsey’s Brewery, Watertown, SD, 23.53 3rd – Joe H...
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Save the Date for International Pizza Expo 2022!
Pizza continues to thrive and expand, which drives home the fact that it’s hands down America’s favorite food! With that in mind, we’re expecting a huge International Pizza Expo 2022. Designed specifically for pizzeria owners and operators, the...
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Commentary: Lasting Impact
As the Delta variant surges and infection rates increase throughout the country, it has become painfully clear that COVID is not over. The light at the end of the tunnel remains visible thanks to the vaccine, but we’re still not living as freely as...