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Operations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In Practice
Applying your DEI principles into business operation Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI as it is commonly referred to, is a practice that welcomes employees of all backgrounds to an open and equitable workplace. The restaurant industry has long ...
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Menu Development
Pulled Pork Barbecue Pizza is a Can’t-Miss Hit
Pulled to Perfection What do you consider the “taste of summer?” When the days are long and hot and the kids are out of school and thoughts turn to vacations and swimming pools and baseball … what foods do you typically enjoy? Burgers on the gr...
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Menu Development
Judgement Day: the Excitement of the International Pizza Challenge’s Traditional Pizza Competition
Nothing is more challenging than competing in the traditional pizza category in the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas. As a Pizza Expo competitor, your culinary perspective and craftsmanship is judged by chefs and professionals by comparing ...
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Menu Development
Keeping Chicken Wings on the Menu
Can You Wing It? The debate about whether to offer chicken wings is a hot topic among operators and not just a post-pandemic issue. Pricing and availability of chicken wings has been a long-standing issue for pizzeria operators. Chicken wings may ver...
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Menu Development
Meatball Madness: Creative Meatball Recipe Ideas
The versatility of meatballs Meatballs are one of those essential items at a pizzeria. Whether you make them in house or get them pre-made, a good meatball adds a lot to your menu. Often, the biggest issue we have with meatballs at my shop is making ...
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Brand & Marketing
Value Proposition: Elevate Your Elevator Speech
There are many unique terms used in the business world. It seems to me that many of these terms are jargon. ‘Jargon’ is defined as “special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to u...
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Industry News
Tulsa’s Andolini’s Pizzeria, World Pizza Champions break Largest Pizza Party Guinness Record
Andolini’s Restaurant Group and World Pizza Champions Partner with The University of Tulsa and Attain a Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pizza Party Benefiting Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Andolini’s Pizzeria and the Worl...
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People & Pizzerias
25 Pizzerias to Watch — Follow These Best Pizzerias in U.S.
Pizza Today highlights 25 of the best pizzerias in the America. When we conducted our most extensive industry survey in fall 2022, we also asked independent pizzeria operators to submit their pizzerias for consideration in our first Pizzerias to Watc...
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People & Pizzerias
Destinations: Pizza Fenice, Pelham, NY; Dino’s Tomato Pie, Seattle; The Desmond, Phoenix
A Look at Pizzerias Around the U.S. Pizza Fenice | Pelham, New York This pizzeria thrives on its takeout and delivery. “Even without much seating I’ve quickly become a destination for the variety of slices offered for carryout, from Detroi...
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Dough Production/Development
Knead to Know: The Tenets of Detroit-style Pizza, Part II
Get a Detroit-style Pizza Dough Formula Recipe There is no one way to make a great Detroit style pizza. Even the original pizzerias in Detroit cannot decide on whose version is the “right way” of doing it. Pizza is so personal that everyone is go...
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Employee Management
Building Blocks: Effective Ways to Incentivize and Reward Your Team
“Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome.” – Charlie Munger In the restaurant industry, employers are constantly talking about how difficult it is to hire and retain good employees. My philosophy is, when it comes to staffing your...
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Industry News
Pizza Expo 2023: School’s in Session
Make Plans Now To Attend! Designed for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at International Pizza Expo, whether you’re an industry veteran or just thinking about opening your first unit. To succeed in today’s fiercely ...