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

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This Chicago Chain’s Expansion Plans Hinge on Pizza Robots

Chicagoland’s Slice Factory will leverage Nala Robotics’ pizza-making system, called Pizzaiola, in its aggressive expansion plan. Pizzaiola can prep and make Slice Factory’s popular 28″ jumbo slice as well as various Chicago-style stuffed pizzas along with pastas and wings. Related: xRobotics’ xPizza Cube debuts at Missouri Valley College Slice Factory … More

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PIZZycle: College Students Invent a Greener Pizza Box

In a step toward more sustainable food packaging, German inventors Marlene Bruch and Luise Hornbach have designed a reusable and recyclable pizza box called PIZZycle. Stackable, dishwasher-safe and made with 100% recyclable material, PIZZycle boxes can be used and reused hundreds of times and offered as part of a deposit … More

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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

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DoorDash Is Developing Its Own Food Delivery Robots

DoorDash received federal approval on two patents for small, compact self-driving delivery vehicles last fall. The third-party delivery giant also introduced DoorDash Labs, which is focused on “building automation and robotics solutions to shape the future of last-mile logistics.” Pizza Power Report 2022: Get ready for the robots! Third-party delivery … More