Did you know that most inside thefts are completed in the first 90 minutes of the cashier's shift? That way, they have plenty of time to find the right opportunity to pocket the money. Top ways money is stolen from the register Cashier doesn't ring up the sale, but takes … More

EMPLOYING THE NEXT GENERATION REQUIRES NEW STRATEGIES Hiring young talent for your business is a huge challenge. According to Eric Chester, a Denver based speaker and author of the newly released, Employing Generation Why? Understanding, Managing, and Motivating your New Workforce, "Connecting with the emerging labor force requires a specific … More

Salsomaggiore Terme is in the province of Parma, Italy, a land which is rich in history and art, located in the green pre-Apennine valley. It has a tempered climate and is full of healthy vapors (mineral springs). It is a very striking town set in a quiet location with many … More

It all started back in 1974 when Gina Costa opened a little pizzeria in the beachside town of Corona del Mar, which sits just a few feet off the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Here's a pizzeria that doesn't advertise, or do enough marketing to … More

The difference that separates those pizza operators who are successful and those who go bankrupt, or just manage to stay open, are small advantages in marketing ability or investments in equipment that gives them an edge. In the tightest of markets, the smallest advantage makes the biggest difference. For many … More

When you think flavor enhancement, you gotta think peppers. Peppers' main characteristic is that they are great flavor boosters, and nothing adds hot, spicy flavor like peppers. You have the choice of Jalapenos, banana peppers, peppercino, roasted red sweet peppers, yellow peppers, green peppers, and more! The popularity of all … More

Most of us would rather do anything than listen to more spills on insurance. Most small business owners are inundated with policy presentations and overwhelmed by the tremendous cash drain from insurance premiums. Now more than ever it is of critical importance that you fine-tune your knowledge of your insurance … More

Introducing Professor Christopher Muller, Ph.D BY STEVE GREEN, PMQ PUBLISHER Professor Muller has written the best analysis of pizza opportunity I have ever read. He has allowed us to reprint this work, which originally appeared in a European foodservice magazine. We are very proud to have Professor Muller associated with … More

In today's society, cash in one's pocket is becoming more and more scarce. It's not that people have less money, but more people are using credit cards and especially ATM and debit cards. As pizza operators, you probably prefer cash because it is easier to count and deposit at the … More

Do you check references, or would you just as soon skip this task? Regardless of the size of your restaurant and the number of employees you have, references can make the difference between hiring a reliable and honest employee and hiring someone you can't depend on or steals you blind. … More