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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Mixers to the Max: Getting the Most out of Your Dough Mixer
Ready to invest in a new dough mixer? You’ve got plenty of options to choose from. From planetary and spiral mixers to VCMs, these industry experts offer tips on how to choose the right one. A mixer is a major investment for any pizzeria—a heavy lifter that can thrive for … More
Pizza News
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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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.
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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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How Mici Italian’s Co-Founder Invented His Own Pizza Press
As co-founder and president of Mici Italian, a fast-casual franchise, Jeff Miceli’s desire to simplify complex family recipes led to the creation of a unique pizza press. “I was determined to find a tool that would aid with the shaping of the dough and simplify the process so anyone in … More
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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.
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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
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Start the (Dough) Presses to Speed Up Your Pizza Production
Dough presses can speed up production in your pizza kitchen and create more consistent results. Keep in mind that you might need to change your dough formula if you’re working with a dough presser. Related: A newcomer’s guide to pizza dough equipment When you’re working with a higher-volume operation—or if … More
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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
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