No More Soggy Pies Pizza Savor has the solution for soggy, limp takeout and delivery pie. Pizza Savor’s product lifts the crust, creating airflow that surrounds the pie and eliminating crust contact with the box or added liners. It whisks away pooling cheese fat, topping grease or vegetable liquids that … More
Business & Marketing
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Some pizzeria operators say they’re “old school” and don’t use small appliances for slicing, dicing and shredding during the pizza making process. They still prefer to do the work by hand. But most couldn’t manage without these key pieces of equipment—they save time, lower labor costs and reduce waste, thereby boosting the bottom line and profitability. … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – December 2014
Get Accessorized With Banner Marketing Group, you can purchase food and beverage tabletop accessories, both stock and custom-designed, directly from the factory in the United States without going through a wholesale distributor or supplier. Banner offers low prices and the newest designed products available. 805-528-5018, bannermarketinggroup.com The Perfect … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – November 2014
Captivate Your Customers Deliver Media’s “Captivate the Customer” program leverages your POS system to identify specific market sectors and behavioral trends and help you develop highly targeted marketing campaigns. This program delivers higher ROI, increased order frequency, more online orders, increased customer loyalty, and gains in market share. 800-377-4683, … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – October 2014
Liquor Without the Alcohol No liquor license is required for ArKay Beverages, which taste and smell exactly like hard liquor—without the alcohol and calories. The beverages are a great choice for customers who want to enjoy the taste of alcohol minus the side effects. 855-416-2565, arkaybeverages.com Straight From … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – September 2014
An Attention Grabber Looking to grab the attention of passersby? Banner Marketing offers inflatable photo tubes, made from a nylon material, that are 2½’ in diameter and stand 10’ or 12’ high, with images printed digitally in four-color process. Attached by Velcro to an internally illuminated, quiet, built-in blower … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – August 2014
Getting Smarter With uZAPPit Smart Tags, pizzeria operators can print a full-color image on one side and a QR code on the other, highlighting a special offer, landing page, event, etc. It’s a cool, high-tech way to market to smartphone users and capture their digital data (name, mobile number … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – June-July 2014
Ready to Upgrade? Featuring WOW! 2 technology, Middleby Marshall’s new PS360G conveyor oven was designed for operators who want to replace their existing PS360/350 ovens with a similarly sized bake chamber and updated cooking technologies. The upgrade allows operators to cook 30% faster than standard conveyor ovens while saving … More
Equipment & Technology
Leading pizza makers share tips for creating perfect pies with wood- and coal-fired ovens
From firing up pizzas over a bed of black-diamond coal to rotating authentic Neapolitan pies in wood-burning ovens, many operators today have embraced labor-intensive cooking methods that require the utmost care and specialized know-how. And, with more customers today demanding foods that tout a handmade touch, these operators are attracting … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – May 2014
Squared Away Square offers simple, transparent, low pricing: 2.75% per swipe for every credit card. There are no listing fees, per-item fees, monthly minimums or long-term contracts. Custom-order modifiers, customizable kitchen tickets and other features increase accuracy and decrease wait times. And the rich analytics help operators make efficient … More
Equipment & Technology
An expert offers suggestions for tapping into the power of Yelp.
With the rise of websites and apps such as Yelp, Urbanspoon and Dine.com, anyone can be a food critic these days. For pizzeria and restaurant operators, these crowdsourced online reviews can be a mixed blessing—most reviews are fairly positive, but all it takes is one or two negative ones to … More
Equipment & Technology
Product Spotlight – April 2014
Don’t Forget Your Jacket! The Small Sandwich Jacket is Bag Solutions’ best thermal delivery bag for hot or cold food. It’s great for ice cream, sandwiches, salads, wings and other small items. Packed with poly batting thermal insulation, an easy-to-clean lining, a divider board and two large side pockets for … More