Romo’s Pizza Glenmont, NY   Concept: Our current concept is a mix of both dine in and takeout under one roof. Our takeout is very similar to most small-town mom and pop pizzerias offering a variety of items from subs, salads and your typical f...

Dear Exhibitors and Attendees, After closely monitoring the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and speaking at length with our exhibitors, attendees, and the local host facilities, we have decided to postpone the June 2021 Pizza and Bakery Expo...

Statement from SBA Senior Advisor Michael Roth WASHINGTON – Upon President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Senior Advisor Michael Roth stated: “The American Rescu...

Happy International Women’s Day. Today, we pay tribute to the women of the pizzeria industry, from owners and managers to pizza makers and servers. You are strong, inspiring and unstoppable. The women in this photo represent the hundreds of tho...

We recently circled the wagons with Scott Anthony (Punxsy Pizza in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania), Nicole Bean (Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana in Houston), Pasquale di Diana (Bacci Pizzeria in Chicago), John Arena (Metro Pizza in Las Vegas), Derek Sanchez ...

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War   The year 2020 marked one of the most tumultuous restaurant years in my lifetime. Because of Covid, my business model was shaken by new state rules, staff h...

When looking for ways to stretch ad dollars, geofencing may provide specific advantages and lower costs. “Geofencing is a strategy of getting your brand to smartphone users only using ads that are relevant to them,” says Michael Hammelburger, CEO...

The New Social When discussing the growth of Triple Jays Pizzeria in Atlanta, Jay Terrence doesn’t get far without mentioning the role of social media. Given Triple Jays’ 2015 origins as a food truck, social media served a tool to communicate wit...

The Fast Lane When it comes to website development and management, restaurant owners tend to be hands off. Let the professionals do what they do best. But, are you asking yourself: why doesn’t my pizzeria’s website get more visits or why is my re...

  The plant-based movement has arrived if you haven’t noticed. “Plant-based” has now replaced “vegan” as the primary new term describing a diet that is animal product free. Being vegetarian can mean a number of things but just to set t...

Best practices for protecting employees from falls, burns, cuts and other harms The kitchen can be a dangerous place, and not only because the close quarters make it difficult to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus. The fast-paced work ...

Here is a story about Dan. Dan was ready to open his first pizzeria. As part of his business plan, Dan had to plan what food to sell and how much to charge for each item. “I need to consult with an expert.” said Dan. “Where can I find the top p...