Each year, we mail out surveys to independent pizzerias across the nation. Using their responses, we compile our Hot 100 list — a ranking of America’s 100 largest independent pizza operations (based on sales).This issue is eagerly devoured by Piz...

I can’t get enough of topping a warm pizza with dynamic flavors after the oven. Nothing beats this mango salsa on top of meaty, cheesy pizzas because its giant taste is as brilliant as the visual effect. For more modern Caribbean flavors, see my st...

Pizzerias in Portland, Maine   OTTO A go-to spot for adventurous foodies and pizza aficionados, OTTO has quickly grown to 12 locations since opening its first Portland slice shop in 2009. OTTO strives for the highest quality, local (when possibl...

How to determine optimal dough mixing time Q: How long should you mix your pizza dough? A: This is a common question, and many years ago we conducted some fairly extensive testing to answer it. What we found is that the optimal mixing time of a dough...

Management responsible for preventing, handling staff tensions You can’t please 100 percent of the people 100 percent of the time. That old saying is never truer than in a restaurant. Despite an owner’s best efforts, nothing is perfect. Customer ...

Specialty cocktail menus drive revenue and customer loyalty At Taverna Rossa, guests cannot get enough of signature pizzas like The Spicy Pig, The Bee’s Knees and the Taverna Rossa R&D Pie. When it came to developing the cocktail menu for the P...

Caribbean-inspired flavors can turn your menu into paradise The most exciting aspect of pizza is the ability of this fine platform to showcase different flavor profiles from around the world. The exciting flavors of the islands is a perfect example o...

Those with less-than-ideal resumes can still bring much to the table Even those employers that don’t conduct formal background checks sometimes ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions on their application. Pizzerias are no exception. Even s...

Six steps to a sound management incentive program Since its founding in 1987, Orlando-based Flippers Pizzeria has grown into a 14-unit enterprise, operating nine of its own locations in addition to five franchised units. A key part of that growth, ac...

There’s more to modern media than Facebook May 1, 2007: that’s the day we took our first step into the landscape of social media marketing here at Farrelli’s Pizza by creating our Myspace page. I remember that date well because it was my first ...

Rev up slow periods for maximum productivity Pizzeria operators live by the phrase “the guest comes first” and train staff to embrace the motto. But what happens during times when staff members outnumber your guests? For Scott Wallis, regional ma...

EXTRA! EXTRA! Clever concept, tight menu lay foundation for impressive expansion of  The Pizza Press In a saturated market, coming up with any new concept can be difficult. When your company chooses a popular industry segment –– pizza –– i...