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Marco’s Pizza Multi-Unit Franchisee Recognized by International Franchise Association with Prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award
Robert Pina Recognized by World’s Oldest and Largest Franchising Association During Annual Convention in Las Vegas Honored for Excellence in Business, Community Give Back Efforts, and Ability to Grow and Develop Teams Continues to Grow Marco&...
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Menu Development
Build customer loyalty around your pizzeria’s beverage program
Wine and beer clubs can increase restaurant traffic and diner frequency. You’ve meticulously crafted a dynamite beverage menu tailored specifically for enthusiasts of beer, wine, whiskey, cocktails or other liquors. Leverage your beverage program w...
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Un-bee-lievably Good! Hot Honey on Pizza
Hot honey has become a staple in pizzerias Hot honey has quickly edged itself in as a “must have” pizza topping. It’s hard to walk into a pizzeria or scroll through Instagram without seeing a pie drizzled in some form of hot honey. Packing a bo...
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Great Advice on How to Win (and Lose) at the 2025 International Pizza Challenge
International Pizza Challenge 2025 Trend Predictions from Pizza Expo’s world-class pizza competition emcee John Gutekanst “The most important part begins even before you put your hand on your sword.” Matsura Seizan, Famed Japa...
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Pizza Expo celebrates industry with education, entertainment, competition
Your Guide to International Pizza Expo 2025 From a keynote address by James Beard-nominated chef Sarah Minnick to a pizza-inspired acrobatics performance by staff of The NONA Slice House, International Pizza Expo 2025 has everything veteran and novic...
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Vocelli Pizza Opens New Stores And Prepares App Launch Amid Record-Breaking LTO Performance
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vocelli Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza chain, announced their continued expansion with two new restaurants opening in the Pennsylvania market the first two weeks of the year. The brand has pl...
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Guide to the 2025 National “Best Pizzas” Lists
Guide to the 2025 Best Pizza Lists The hunt for the top pizzerias of 2025 is already underway. Has your pizzeria made it onto any of this year’s “Best Pizza” lists? Earning a spot on the national, state, regional, or even global bes...
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Third-Generation Multi-Unit Little Caesars Franchisee Named 2024 IFA Franchisee of the Year
DETROIT, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, is thrilled to announce that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named multi-unit franchise owner Taylor Johns a 2024 Franchisee of...
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Will Hold ‘Pizza 4 a Purpose’ Event on Random Acts of Kindness Day
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain to Donate $4 From Every Heart-Shaped Pizza Sold on February 17 to Restaurants Care’s Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2025) – Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for...
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Why giving away pizza builds community and sales for pizzerias
“Give it away” sounds like a curse word for a pizza shop owner trying to juggle payroll, food expenses and utilities. But what if that giveaway made you more money and more customers? I’m not talking about handing out free food to just anyone, ...
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Pizza Valentine’s Day Fun to add to your pizzeria’s V Day celebration Happy Valentine’s Day! Pizza is the perfect meal for sharing so, of course, couples and families love to visit pizzerias on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The ho...
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Pizza Expo 2025 Mobile App is Live!
Download the App. It is THE guide to this year’s Pizza Expo The Pizza Expo 2025 Mobile App is now available for download. This year’s Pizza Expo 2025 Show Guide has gone digital! While the March issue of Pizza Today includes Pizza Expo-specific f...