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Conversation with Biagio Cepollaro, Via Roma Camp Springs, MD
Via Roma Camp Springs, Maryland Concept: We wanted to cook authentic Italian comfort food following regional recipes and also serving the most revolutionary pizza (pinsa) in a simple yet inviting, charming and including environment. ...
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Love is in the Air at Pizza Expo with a Proposal
Jay Hansji took the opportunity to propose to his wife Manisha during a Marqii exhibitor presentation at Pizza Expo last week in Las Vegas. And she said, “Yes!” Jay and Manisha own Pizza Buzz in Fort Worth, Texas. The couple have been mar...
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Operations
Five habits of highly unprofitable pizzerias
Pizza Expo Exclusive by Michael Shepherd, owner of 600 Downtown in Bellafontaine, Ohio Last year at the 2014 International Pizza Expo I gave a seminar on how to hit a 20 percent profit margin, which I will be doing again in 2015. I felt that i...
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Ready. Set. Pizza Expo 2022
We preview the pizzeria industry’s hottest ticketed event all year As spring marches in, International Pizza Expo is back and this year, we’re pulling out all the stops to go big in 2022. Pizza professionals from across the country and around the...
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Pizza Expo is ready to put pizzeria operators on the offensive
Read Nick Bogacz’s article and you’ll note he says that it is time for pizzeria owners to go on the offensive with regards to hiring practices. That sentiment is directly in line with an old adage: the best defense is a good offense. In order to ...
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Iron Chef Judge and Restaurateur Donatella Arpaia is Coming to Pizza Expo 2022!
In the past, Pizza Expo keynote speakers have included some big names in business and food. This year is no exception. Donatella Arpaia is a New York attorney, TV personality, restaurateur and pizzeria owner who has become one of the most influential...
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Expo Spotlight: Tips to Get the Most Out of Pizza Expo 2022
Pizza Expo 2022 — The Countdown Has Begun! Don’t miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to come together with pizzeria operators from across the U.S. and the world. Now more than ever you need to understand the wants and needs of all your custo...
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3:14 — Today is Pi Day
Pi Day: A Mathematical Celebration of Pizza On this day, pizzerias, bakeries and many other vendors of round baked goods offer deals to commemorate the mathematical constant: “pi” (π) or “pie”. What’s the true meaning of Pi Day? Piday.org ...
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90. Focus on the Business
This week, our guest is Eric Rickman of Wholly Stromboli in Fort Lupton, Colorado. We talk overcoming obstacles, husband and wife business roles, expansion plans and employee strategies. Eric will join us as a panelist on an Overcoming Obstacles sess...
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Pizza Expo Update Show, Ep. 3: Competitions and Special Events
In Episode 3 of the Update Show, we’re diving into competitions, including the popular World Pizza Games, International Pizza Challenge and our newest International Italian Sandwich Competition. We’re also talking can’t miss events, like the Bl...
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People & Pizzerias
Pizza Today On The Road: Triple Jay’s Pizza, Atlanta, GA
Family Strong The Terrence Family build a legacy business from food truck to pizzeria There is a side street in the trendy Midtown District of Atlanta, Georgia. A brick façade building features a large bank of windows, abundant patio seating and a w...
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The Three Biggest Pizza Dough Production Challenges
Get solutions to the biggest pizza dough production challenges While there are many factors that go into making a great pizza dough, I believe that the three biggest dough production challenges are consistency, proper fermentation and equipment. The ...