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
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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
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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
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SmartMarket: Caputo Crafts Customized Distinction
Caputo offers countless and diverse types of cheeses from around the world.
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La Nova Wings Still Clucking Good After 25 Years
Joey Todaro III, a.k.a. “The Wing King,” introduced wings to the pizza industry when he first exhibited at the International Pizza Expo in 1994 with his family. He had no game plan and not one distributor. But, due to his years of experience in the pizza industry, he had more … More
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Caputo: Crafting Customized Distinction for Pizza Restaurants
Every restaurant owner, chef and line cook knows that before that first bite is taken, you eat with your eyes. That is especially true in today’s Instagram-focused foodie climate. Your dish has to not only taste good on the plate, but it needs to have that ’gram-worthy appeal to bring … More
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SpeedLine Solutions: How to Save Money on Credit Card Fees and Chargebacks:
Are you debating upgrading to EMV when a large percentage of your sales are card-not-present deliveries? Pay@ the Door is the answer. SpeedLine Pay@ the Door could save you hundreds of dollars each month in credit card processing costs and reduced chargeback liability for delivery transactions, including online orders. … More
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Marra Forni: Made in the USA vs. Imported Brick Ovens
An interview with Marra Forni Founder Francesco Marra Q: Why is choosing between domestically produced and imported ovens such a difficult decision for restaurateurs? FM: There are many factors to consider. If consumers aren’t educated about a particular product, they will fall for the cheaper options. Sure, you might save a … More
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SmartMarket: 5 ways DoorDash drives sales to your business
Consumers are demanding more convenience and diversity when it comes to food delivery. The rise of on-demand delivery apps is satisfying their needs. But what about your needs as a pizzeria operator? There is a number of ways on-demand platforms like DoorDash can strengthen your existing delivery model, help … More
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SmartMarket: Affordable Direct Mail Designed for Pizza Shops
Direct mail is a potent marketing tactic, garnering higher response rates than any digital direct marketing medium, according to the Direct Marking Association. But it can be cost-prohibitive for pizzerias. “It’s a catch-22,” says Jeff Dodge of Ramos Pizza in Lincoln, Nebraska. “You know you have to do it … More
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SmartMarket: Pizza Possibilities With Ardent Mills
High-quality flour is the foundation for strong, flavorful pizza dough, and at Ardent Mills, we know pizza dough. We’re proud to offer some of the most trusted flours in the pizza business, including Italian-type 00 flour for Neapolitan-style pizza, grown and finely milled in North America. Using Primo Mulino … More
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SmartMarket: MPP Marketing takes a fresh look at sustainability for pizzeria printing services
When we do the right thing, our actions ripple out and touch the lives of many. MPP Marketing Group is honing that sentiment by giving restaurants an opportunity to get involved in a global initiative that is changing the world, by simply doing nothing. Actually, by simply doing something … More