The pandemic changed the way operators attract and hire employees Finding talent has always been a challenge, and the COVID-19 crisis made the task even tougher. Pizzeria owners say the process of attracting, hiring and onboarding workers has changed...

Full Steam Ahead Expanding is tough. Small stores take a lot of effort and planning. A full-service restaurant roll-out can feel like it’s taken years off your life by the time you’re finally open. To handle it, I’ve refined my opening process ...

Such a Jerk The Latin world is a diverse, colorful, vibrant and flavorful realm. More than 30 countries in South America, Central America, North America (Mexico) and the Caribbean Islands comprise Latin America. The topography and cultural influences...

Specialty sandwiches can be a much needed boost to your menu Not many businesses have such overlapping culinary footprints as pizzerias and sandwich places. Both have a base of wheat followed by cheeses, vegetables, proteins and even cold greens. The...

Small Town Heroes Mom and pop restaurants have been hit considerably hard by COVID-19. In rural communities, the small businesses are the backbone of their towns. Challenges seem insurmountable but somehow these small-town heroes find a way to stay r...

Can you imagine a show floor larger than eight football fields with nothing but pizza-related supplies, equipment and services? Designed specifically for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at Pizza Expo, whether you’re ...

In changing times, the new Pizza Expo 365 platform serves as the industry’s guiding light n mid-January, Pizza Today formally launched a new platform unlike anything the industry has ever seen. We call it Pizza Expo 365, and it’s an immersive dig...

  Raymond’s Pizzeria Richmond, California Concept: I just wanted to keep things simple and clean with more of a focus on quality of ingredients and a small menu with a fun vibe. I guess the opposite of quantity-based concepts built to scale in...

Restaurant industry looks to rebuild in 2021 Washington, D.C. (Jan. 26, 2021) – Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, which measures the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the re...

Pizza has been regarded as the clear winner as the World’s most popular takeout of choice so sayeth Google search data. And why not? It travels well, is often budget-friendly and can be shared. Pizza proclaimed top honors in 44 countries, followed ...

THE Pizza Industry Platform has launched with free 24/7 access PizzaExpo365.com is live! Go to the pizzeria industry’s most complete resource center now! You are a busy business owner and Pizza Expo 365 was specifically developed for you. It is you...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borr...