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Dough Production/Development
How to Correct a Pizza Dough that is Too Soft to Work With
Question from a Pizza Today Reader: How do I fix pizza dough that is too soft? I received a question recently asking about how to correct dough that is too soft. My first question is: is it too soft on the table in its raw state, or too soft out of t...
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Finance & Growth
Building Blocks: Expansion — Always on Your Mind
Most Efficient Way to Expand Your Pizza Business “I’m always thinking one step ahead. Like a carpenter that makes stairs.” Andy Bernard We talked about expansion in the last installment. In that spirit I wanted to describe what I do in the “d...
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Employee Management
Mike’s Monthly Tip: Passion Over Knowledge
Which is greater: passion or knowledge? In a restaurant, upselling is essential to get incremental revenue, but it also enhances the customer experience. Add-ons and upgrades makes the customer experience better and puts extra money in your pocket. T...
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Menu Development
Build a Soup and Salad Menu to Drive Return Visits
Soup and Salad on the Menu: A Soup and Salad Sensation Variety is the spice of life. While some can eat pizza every day, others need to mix it up. When you look at increasing lunch business and repeat customers, soups and salads can be just the type ...
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Menu Development
Fall Apple Pizzas: Bring the crunch — and sweetness — to your menu this autumn
Apples on the Fall Menu: Apple of My Eye If you read my article in the June issue, then you know about my love affair with peaches. Without question, a ripe summer peach is my favorite fruit — and you can make an absolute banger of a pizza with the...
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Menu Development
Building a Grab-and-Go Menu
The Ultimate Impulse Buy: Grab-and-go options at the counter An additional revenue stream just waiting for you is at your counter area. It’s grab-n-go items. From retail and service industry to restaurants and grocery stores, you’ll find those qu...
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Brand & Marketing
Customer Retention: Converting Newbies to Regulars
Keys to repeat customers Classic TV shows always have regulars. Friends had Central Perk, Seinfeld had Monks, and Happy Days had Arnold’s. These types of regulars are a restaurant’s best friend. So why were Ross, Rachel and the gang always at Cen...
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Industry News
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta Unveils 19th Colorado Location
Brand Brings Authentic New York-Style Pizza to Fort Collins Denver, Colorado (August 26, 2024) – Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, Denver’s fast-casual pizza and pasta concept offering made-from-scratch fare, officially opens its first Fort Coll...
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Brand & Marketing
Steps to Improve the Customer Experience
Pizzerias can enhance the customer experience, even with fewer touchpoints The dining experience has changed, as restaurants rely more on technology and less on the personal touch to serve customers. Pizzerias have to make sure customers still enjoy ...
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Brand & Marketing
How pizzerias can use loyalty programs to propel return visits
Leveraging Loyalty Mike Burns wants loyalty When the veteran restaurant industry executive took the helm of fast casual pizza chain &pizza earlier this year, overhauling the 55-restaurant chain’s tech stack, including its loyalty program, was a...
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Industry News
Toppers Pizza CEO Adam Oldenburg Celebrates First Year at the Helm with Major Growth and Franchisee Success
Beloved pizza company prepares to accelerate expansion under his leadership WHITEWATER, Wis. (July, 2024) – As Adam Oldenburg completes his first year as CEO of Toppers Pizza, the brand has seen significant achievements and a visionary shift towar...
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Industry News
Donatos Pizza Squares Off Against Inflation with NEW Bakery Crust Pizza
Get More for Less Dough with Donatos Pizza’s NEW Bakery Crust Pizza! COLUMBUS, Ohio – As consumers are seeking out more affordable menu options, Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its abundance of toppings, announces the debu...