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Employee Management
Pizza Hut embarks on annual World Hunger Relief Campaign
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — According to the United Nations, there are nearly 850 million people around the world who suffer from chronic hunger. To bring hope to those in need, Pizza Hut, the world’s largest pizza company,...
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Menu Development
The World is Flat
Flatbread sales heat up — are they right for you? In my region, Northern Illinois, Flatbread pizzas are becoming popular. This is a trend that is worth investigating for every pizzeria owner. Some have perfected it already, but I think many ...
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Menu Development
Big and Beefy
Italian Beef — the Chicago staple is gaining popularity I’ve been fortunate to have worked in and traveled to many fantastic places around the country and I just love the fact that many different areas have unique specialty dishes that are...
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People & Pizzerias
Interact — September 2014
#pizzatodayreader Social Media September Poll How do your 2014 gross sales compare to the same period in 2013? A) Up 1-5%: 18% B) Up 6-10%: 29% C) Up 10% or more: 41% D) Sales have remained t...
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Employee Management
Man on the Street: Socially Awkward
Got social media? Here’s how to use it right I’m so glad I don’t have to write another column about why everyone should be active on social media. You already know how vital it is to your pizzeria’s marketing plan and posting had becom...
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Menu Development
Respecting the Craft: Pizza Romana
One of my favorite styles of pizza is pizza Romana. Some people can get confused because, like New York-style, there are sub-categories. For example, there’s Pizza in Teglia (pizza in the pan), Pizza al Taglio (pizza by the slice), Pizza a Etro (pi...
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Menu Development
Dough Doctor: Cut it out
What slicing tool is best for your operation? Q: I’m putting together an equipment list for a pizzeria that I plan to open soon and I’m trying to decide between using a pizza wheel or a rocker knife to cut my pizzas. Are there any advantages or d...
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Operations
Don’t fall flat
Keep tabs on your flatware count Noble Pie Parlor in Reno, Nevada, stays open until 5 a.m. on weekends, and that means one thing: the flatware is going to disappear. “In Reno the bars don’t close, technically,” says co-owner Trevor Leppe...
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People & Pizzerias
Food Safety 101
Building a safe food culture in your establishment For the last 37 years, Pizza Wheel has been charming the folks of 8,200-resident Bellevue, Ohio, with quality pizza and friendly service. In that time, Pizza Wheel has also been charming anoth...
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People & Pizzerias
Hidden Gems
Identify your staff’s talents to strengthen business, employee relations Operators have an eye for seeing the potential in interview candidates. Armed with a resume, questions to ask and the most reliable tool — their gut –– operators ...
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People & Pizzerias
Back Road Pizza, Santa Fe, NM — Making a Connection
[SlideDeck2 id=34811] Back Road pizza brings its cornmeal crust to Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico, is known for its Pueblo Revival architecture. But Back Road Pizza’s warehouse location stands out in this Adobe-style town. It’s ...
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People & Pizzerias
Farina Pizzeria, Albuquerque, NM — High Desert Destination
[SlideDeck2 id=34778] Farina PizzerIa — a local favorite in Albuquerque, New Mexico At first glance, visitors might mistake Farina Pizzeria in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a wood- or coal-fired pizzeria. The gourmet pizzas’ crusts have tha...