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Operations
Run an Effective and Engaging Team Meeting
How to conduct a restaurant staff meeting Ready, Set, Meet! What is one of the most popular mantras that we all hear in every business? “Communication is key”. We hear it at work all the time. In team sports it is preached constantly. In our ho...
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Brand & Marketing
Copyright Laws and Social Media
Know the copyright rules on social The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice and is for general information purposes only. Readers should contact an attorney in their jurisdiction for questions...
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Brand & Marketing
Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Storytelling
How Video and Photo Can Tell Your Restaurant’s Story Photo meets Video on Social Media The day has come where photos are no longer enough. Over the past couple years, it has been more about telling your story than showing a photo. At GAPCo in...
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Dough Production/Development
The Rise of Italian Pizza in Teglia is Upon Us
What is Pizza in Teglia? Steely Pan: A Look at the Authentic Italian Pan Pizza My first encounter with Pizza in Teglia, or Italian Pan Pizza, occurred in 2006. I competed in the Pizza in Teglia, or Pan Pizza Category, at the World Pizza Competitions ...
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Employee Management
Building Blocks: Who Should You Promote?
When restaurant staff are ready for a promotion People love to work somewhere they can grow. Most employees want not only a job, but a career. Right beside that, employers understand their business cannot grow without great people. So, putting both t...
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People & Pizzerias
Man on the Street: Ingredients for a Great Pizza Town
What makes a great pizza town? I don’t think New Haven is a great pizza town. WAIT! Before you throw your magazine across the room or close the browser tab, allow me to explain. There’s a big difference between a great pizza town and a town that ...
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Finance & Growth
Mike’s Monthly Tip: The 13 Month PnL (Profit and Loss)
Use a 13-month P&L statement to gain long-term view of your business health Keeping track of finances is crucial to a successful restaurant. The classic profit and loss statement is essential for monitoring your store’s financial status, sh...
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People & Pizzerias
Conversation: Charles Webb, Hudson & Packard Poughkeepsie, NY
A Q&A with Charles Webb, owner of Hudson & Packard Poughkeepsie, New York Concept: Hudson & Packard is a more slightly upscale Detroit pizzeria. We wanted the customer service to be just as great as the pizza. Somewhere you can go and hav...
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Industry News
Commentary: Have You Registered for the PIE Awards?
If you were at Pizza Expo at the end of March, you may have heard Mike Bausch’s seminar titled “I’m a Winner!” In it, he discussed ways to get awards for your pizzeria, with integrity. He then went on to detail how doing so can help your bott...
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Industry News
The 2023 International Pizza Challenge Winners are…
Competition was fierce in the International Pizza Challenge this year. Competitors battled head-to-head to find out who makes the best pizza in the world at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. We had five best pizza divisions: Traditional, Non-Traditional, Pan,...
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Industry News
The 2023 World Pizza Games Winners are…
Announcing the 2023 World Pizza Games Champions The World Pizza Games returned to International Pizza Expo in March. Pizza makers traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to showcase their dough handling and box folding skills in hopes of winning the coveted ti...
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Industry News
Live Updates from Pizza Expo
Stay tuned for daily updates from the world’s largest pizza show Pizza Expo in Las Vegas Pizza Today brings you live updates from Pizza Expo. Keep up-to-date on the excitement and happenings at International Pizza Expo all week at the Las Vegas Con...