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The four crooks had a simple plan—order a pie from Beggars Pizza in Chicago, have it sent to a vacant house, and overpower and rob the innocent delivery driver. But their scheme unraveled quickly—and painfully—when the franchise owner, Napoleon Harris, delivered the pizza personally. The problem? This pizza man is a former linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, a 6’3 mountain of muscle who has dealt with a lot worse than a few thugs hiding in the darkness. Guess who came out on top?

Read about how this entrepreneur went “Hulk Hogan” on his attackers at PMQ.com.

 
 

Save Time by Scheduling Your Facebook Posts

Worried that social media will take too much of your time? Relax! It’s way easier—and less time-consuming—than you think. Facebook has built-in scheduling capability, allowing you to plan out an entire series of posts for the day (or even the week) when you first get to work. You can target your posts for those times of day when most people are checking their Facebook accounts, then run your business without stressing about it.

Consultant Bruce Irving shares 5 ways to get your social media feet wet at PMQ.com.

 
 
 

As Seen On PizzaTV: Cheese-Stuffed Crust Pizza (Sponsored)

While testing new products from Lloyd Pans, PMQ Test Chef Brian Hernandez decided to put them to work on two new artisan recipes in the Pizza Kitchen: a Cheese-Stuffed Crust Pizza and a Pesto and Kalamata Olive Flatbread. That’s two recipes in one fast-paced five-minute video—what more can you ask for?

Watch the video at PMQ.com.

 
 

Latino-Friendly Chain Draws 15,000 to Birthday Bash

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Pizza Patrón threw a massive thank-you party for its customers at River Ranch Park in Dallas, drawing a crowd of nearly 15,000. Prior to the event, the Latino-friendly pizza chain gave away tickets, along with free parking, to customers at all of its Dallas, Houston and San Antonio locations. Day-long live music and entertainment was capped off with a headline performance from Tigres Del Norte, a popular Mexican-American band, and the unveiling of a 6’ bronze statue of El Patrón.

Learn more about the “Gracias Mi Barrio” bash at PMQ.com.

 

A Special Thank-You to Our IBIE Sponsors

Join us for pizza-related demonstrations, competitions and product showcases in the PMQ Pizza Village at this year's International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), to be held October 8-11 in Las Vegas. We couldn't do it without the help of our sponsors. Watch this video to learn more!

Watch the video at PMQ.com.

 
 
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