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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 ...
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Industry News
Commentary: Tech Savvy?
In the major industry survey we conducted last fall, we asked pizzeria owners about investments in technology. As an industry, often times independents are slow to adopt new tech. Sometimes that’s because there’s a cost barrier that exists until ...
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Operations
The Restaurant Floor Plans Remix
The dining experience has changed, and so has the pizzeria layout The pandemic changed the way people order food, and pizzeria owners adapted by rethinking their spaces. Carryout became crucial, so operators removed tables and focused on to-go orders...
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Employee Management
The Crucial Owner/General Manager Bond
The Perfect Tandem Any independent operator can tell the same story about the good old days when they first opened the shop. As owners we were working 18-hour days, seven days a week, 100 hours plus weeks, and no days off. But then as business grew, ...
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Operations
Mike’s Monthly Tip: H.O.S.T. Method for Review Sites
H.O.S.T.: Hear them out. Offer a solution. Solve the problem. Thank them. Write this down and make it protocol to your team. Review sites have had a shot of adrenaline recently where more people are encouraged to give reviews, and it’s the jet ...
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People & Pizzerias
Conversation: Jimmy Casapizzaiolo, Casa Pizzeria, Ludlow, MA
Casa Pizzeria Ludlow, Massachusetts Concept: Inspired by Tony Gemignani a few years back, I was fascinated with the multiple styles of pizza he offered at one of his shops. We wanted to build upon that coolness. Although it’s been challenging, our ...
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People & Pizzerias
Man on the Street: Pizza Woman Wanted
It’s no secret that the pizza industry is dominated by men. Images of mustachioed pizza makers adorn every menu, coupon and pizza box not just in the U.S. but globally. It’s a reality of the restaurant industry that’s particularly obvious in pi...