Foodservice robots were everywhere at this year’s National Restaurant Show and could change the way we make pizza. But is that what customers want? Handling dough is a key problem that robot manufacturers must address to ensure consistency of the pizza across a chain’s multiple locations. Related: N.J. pizza shop has … More
Equipment & Technology
Mapping a Course for Mobile Pizzeria Success
As you hit the road with your movable pizza feast, these expert tips will position you for success over the (literal) long haul. Your oven will be the most important piece of equipment, but don’t underestimate the importance of a kitchen display system (KDS) and credit card processing technology. Related: … More
Equipment & Technology
Mixers to the Max: Getting the Most out of Your Dough Mixer
Pizza industry experts help you choose the right model and features to keep your dough mixer in tip-top shape.
Pizza News
This Chicago Chain’s Expansion Plans Hinge on Pizza Robots
With 12 stores in the Chicago area, Slice Factory has its eye on nationwide growth with help from a robotic system called Pizzaiola.
Equipment & Technology
Using Your POS System to Control Food Costs
Your point-of-sales system can be an important tool for monitoring inventory, counteracting higher food prices and ensuring profitability.
Equipment & Technology
PIZZycle: College Students Invent a Greener Pizza Box
PIZZycle is a stackable and reusable pizza box that can be easily carried, cleaned in a dishwasher and used again and again.
Equipment & Technology
How Mici Italian’s Co-Founder Invented His Own Pizza Press
Jeff Miceli has patented his own dough press that any kitchen staffer can use to make Mici's New York-style pizzas quickly and effectively.
Equipment & Technology
Direct Messaging: Tricks of the Snail-Mail Marketing Trade
Direct mail success requires savvy strategies, from crafting strong offers to knowing when/where to send them and analyzing redemption rates.
Equipment & Technology
Expert: Hot Tips for Taking Care of Your Pizza Oven
Daniel Estrada, CEO and co-founder of 86 Repairs, says his pizzeria clients are three times more likely to use a conveyor oven than a deck oven. The average repair cost for a conveyor oven is $775, while the average repair cost for a deck oven is $552, Estrada says. Related: … More
Dough Information Center
Start the (Dough) Presses to Speed Up Your Pizza Production
Thinking of adding a dough press to your operation? Here's what to keep in mind when working with this time-saving piece of equipment.
Equipment & Technology
Why Phone Systems Are More Important Than Ever for Restaurants
Despite evolving online ordering technology, phone systems are far from obsolete—in fact, they, too, are getting more advanced.
Pizzerias & Pizzaioli
The Pizza Kings: The Strange, Sad Story of Two Great Visionaries
This article was originally published in the August 2016 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. Click here to view it in our digital edition. By Rick Hynum He was the Johnny Appleseed of New York pizza, a business genius and visionary who helped countless Italian-American restaurateurs open their first pizzerias and … More