Karvelas Pizza Company Hogansville, Lagrange & Nenan, Georgia   Concept: We are bringing back the hometown pizzeria, one downtown location at a time. We try to feature one-of-a-kind delicious food, in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere: from our mus...

Well, this is the last issue of 2020, a year I don’t think anyone is going to miss. While most of us cannot wait for the calendar to turn, and rightfully so, it wasn’t ALL bad. Just 95 percent of it. We did show how resilient, how #PizzaStrong, w...

Is a ghost operation right for your pizza concept? In the past six months, the term ghost restaurant has popped up frequently. They’re also called virtual restaurant and cloud kitchens. But, what in the world are they? A ghost restaurant is basical...

The holiday season may look a bit different in 2020. With timid in-person shoppers, online ordering is expected to experience significant surges. Many pizzerias are operating without dine-in, making in-store gift card promotion even more challenging....

October, November and December are typically supremely busy months in the pizza industry. October is National Pizza Month, and Halloween is one of the industry’s major sales days. As are the days before Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and, immediate...

  Your guide to the state of the pizza industry during a time of crisis There has never been a time like the pizzeria industry is experiencing in 2020. It has shown through a resiliency to adapt, shift and thrive amidst uncertainty. This moment ...

World’s Largest Pizza Trade Show and Conference Moved to June In light of the continuing impact surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, including current government restrictions and limitations on large gatherings and travel restrictions, the Int...

  Wild West Pizza & Grill, Lompoc, California Concept: My location is a former Westside Pizza franchise that I purchased in 2013. I immediately changed it to Wild West Pizza. The Western theme fits the town as Lompoc has a rich Western histo...

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) — In a year when many businesses are struggling to stay afloat, Baker’s Quality Pizza Crusts, Inc., a third-generation family-owned business based in Waukesha, WI, is pushing forward with its aggressive growth strategy by pur...

You Deserve a Standing Ovation. There’s no doubt this has been the most challenging year in most of our careers and yet we’re still pushing. The industry has seen its share of misfortune, but it’s also seen its share of spectacular successes. I...

I’ve got some pretty big news that I’m pumped to share in a time where we all need positive news: Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) has released this year’s TABBIE Award winners. The prestigious TABBIEs, now in their...

  Pizza Bruno Orlando, Florida   Concept: Pizza Bruno’s business plan has always been to have excellent music, awesome pizza and killer vibes. It’s the only plan you have when you open on an empty wallet. Pizza Style & Dough: Our pi...