Host Mila wraps up with over 200,000 guests, confirming the exhibition as the international hub of the hospitality sector.
Business & Marketing
Best of Show: Sofo Foods Signature Showcase
The annual events drew more than 2,000 restaurant industry professionals and spotlighted some of the region’s oldest pizzerias and restaurants.
Eye on the Chains
Eye on the Chains: November 2019
Can Rob Lynch Turn Papa John’s Around? Rob Lynch worked miracles at underdog fast-food chain Arby’s when he came on board in 2013. Can he do the same for Papa John’s? The pizza company hired Lynch as its new CEO in August after Steve Ritchie, who replaced ousted founder John … More
Marketing Idea Zone
Idea Zone: EccoX Offers a Revolutionary New Pizza Tray Insert
Developed after more than three years of research, EccoX offers a solution to your soggy crust problems. This revolutionary new, eco-friendly pizza carton insert sits under the pie and isolates it from its oils and juices while preventing the pizza carton base from capturing all its heat. This means your … More
Business & Marketing
Tips from the ‘Pizza Jew’: How to Build Your Instagram Brand
Social media is a fickle format—each post can feel like a scream into the void. But with thoughtful planning, genuine engagement and appealing content, pizzeria owners can use these digital marketing platforms to brand their restaurants—and even themselves. Just ask Michael Fitzick, the self-proclaimed “Pizza Jew” of Instagram. Fitzick, who … More
SmartMarket
SmartMarket: Italforni Helps Reinvent C-Store Pizza
Pizza isn’t hard to find in a convenience store—high-quality pizza is a different matter altogether. But Dave Carpenter, president/CEO of J.D. Carpenter Companies, is working to change that with help from oven manufacturer Italforni USA. Carpenter’s company has partnered with 7-Eleven, Inc., to create a new type of convenience store—called … More
SmartMarket
SmartMarket: Unlock New Growth With Uber Eats
Are you ready to upgrade your delivery program? Uber Eats can take you to the next level, offering flexible delivery solutions that work with your restaurant, not against it, and potentially expanding your brand’s reach to thousands of new customers in your area. The demand for delivery is rising among all age … More
Business & Marketing
V&M Bistro: This Sister Act Can Outperform the Men on Any Culinary Stage
Vincenza and Margherita Carrieri-Russo grew up in a third-generation pizza family, but the multitalented sisters could have pursued any career, from dancing, acting and modeling to master sommelier or running a nonprofit. Amazingly, they chose all of the above—without ever leaving the restaurant business. How they find time to run … More
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SmartMarket: How to Win at Online Ordering and Delivery
Third-party delivery services like Uber Eats, Grubhub and others are taking the market by storm. But using them comes at a cost, to the tune of 20% to 30% in fees and commissions, which cuts into restaurants’ margins, says Larry Fiel, director of marketing for PDQ POS, an all-in-one, all-in-house … More
Business & Marketing
The Dos and Don’ts of Terminating Restaurant Employees
Most employers aren’t aware that terminating an employee the wrong way can actually draw a lawsuit. Accordingly, it is highly recommended that you comply with the following dos and don’ts when advising an employee that they are being let go from your pizzeria: Do: Communicate Clearly and Maintain Records Consistently … More
Business & Marketing
How to Grow Your Pizzeria Business Without Using Social Media
Turning first-time customers into regulars beats "likes" and "shares" any day, says the owner of Patronie's Pizza.
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Papa John’s Celebrates Halloween with Jack O’Lantern Pizzas
Papa John's starts a new Halloween tradition.