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Menu Development
Man on the Street: The Many Faces of Plant Based
We all know that plant-based pizza is one of the fastest growing segments in the pizza biz today. Anyone who attended Pizza Expo either this year or in 2021 remembers running into another plant-based meat or cheese company every 20 steps. People are ...
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Operations
Building Blocks: Meeting the Pressure of Being the New Hot Spot in Town
Once your doors are open and a combination of savvy marketing, word of mouth and plain-old good food has people flooding your doors, you’re about to face a new (and welcome) problem: How do you handle the pressure and challenges of being the new sp...
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Dough Production/Development
Knead to Know: Laura Meyer shares her key takeaways from experiencing pizza in Italy
Italian Lessons La bella Italia. Traveling can be one the best and biggest eye-opening experiences we as pizza makers can have. Growing up I thought I knew what pizza was. Going to Italy changed everything. It’s not that the pizza we make in the U....
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Industry News
Schools in Session at Pizza & Pasta Northeast
Developed specifically for owners and operators of pizzerias and Italian restaurants, there’s something for everyone at the upcoming Pizza & Pasta Northeast tradeshow. For two jam-packed days, you’ll have access to more than 200 booths of pro...
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Industry News
Jay Johnston Joins Robot Coupe USA
David Mouck, President/CEO of Robot Coupe USA announces that effective immediately Chef Jay Johnston will join Robot Coupe USA as Market Solutions Advisor covering the South and Southeast Region; comprised of the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, ...
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People & Pizzerias
Conversation: Steve Bangos, Eureka Pizza Company Yorba Linda, CA
Eureka Pizza Company Yorba Linda, California Concept: We started in Seward, Alaska, considered as the “Gateway” to the Gold Discovery Regions. It still celebrates itself as the Last and Great Frontier! “Eureka” is translated from the Greek as...
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People & Pizzerias
Rising Stars of the Pizzeria Industry 2022
Seven Breakout Pizzeria Pros to keep an eye on in 2022 Tara Hattan (25) Zasa’s Pizza & Wings — Tulsa, Oklahoma @ zasaspizza What area do you feel like you currently need to improve upon to continue taking your pizza business to the next l...
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Finance & Growth
Building Blocks: Opening a New Store Fast, Part 2
Last month, our guide to opening a new store in a hurry was all about what to do before you had the keys to the front door (quick reminder: plan, plan, plan). This month, the deal is finalized, the keys are in your hands — and the fun begins. Openi...
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Operations
Practical Approaches to Speed up your Makeline
Lightning Fast Whether your pizzeria has four wheels, is a takeout joint, fast-casual concept, or a full-service establishment, you must provide timely service. Although timely has a different meaning in each of these concepts, speed of service begin...
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Dough Production/Development
Knead to Know: Laura Meyer has the real skinny on whole grain pizza dough
The Whole Truth Today’s society is obsessed with diet culture and trying to find the healthiest option for everything. Walking into the bread department of any grocery store is one of the most confusing and frustrating decisions of any grocery trip...
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Operations
Four Ways U.S. Pizzerias are Combatting Rising Inflation
Inflation Nation Over the last two years, the Ohio-based Donatos Pizza chain has captured record sales, opened new restaurants, expanded its presence in Red Robin restaurants and welcomed a host of new franchise partners. But it isn’t all rosy for ...
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People & Pizzerias
Man on the Street: Losing NYC’s Coal Burning Ovens
We’ve all had that moment when it feels like the rug has been pulled out from beneath our feet. It happened to me last week in the form of a text message: “Luzzo’s has closed.” Besides having some excellent pizza and a staff that had been the...