If you believe the tale, mozzarella was first invented when cheese curds accidentally fell into a pail of hot water in a factory in Italy. Soon after, it was used on a flat disc of pastry with tomato sauce and baked, thus creating the first pizza. The rest, as they … More
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Thanks for the job. . . I'm going to steal you blind
It was time to do the Friday night bank change run. I jumped into my Blazer…the battery was dead. I didn't have much time so I borrowed my senior delivery driver's car. As I pulled into traffic I couldn't help notice there were six of my guest check books in … More
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Improving your catering odds
If you've ever been to Vegas, you quickly realize the massive, elaborate and impressive assortment of casinos were financed because the odds favor the house. When a potential catering client calls you to book a self-service drop off catering or a full service event, make sure the odds are stacked … More
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Reasonable compensation
Due to our being consultants to the restaurant industry, we are frequently challenged to consider more than overview suggestions about the businesses our clients operate. In some instances, we challenge our clients to consider the risks of being too aggressive in their tax minimization strategy. For example, where our clients … More
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New fire suppression system regulations you can have your insurance canceled
Attention Pizzeria Owners: IF you haven't heard about this yet, you will soon. There are new rules that just may force you to rip out your current fire suppression system and put in a whole new one… or face cancellation of your insurance coverage! In just about every commercial kitchen … More
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A pressing matter: how to write an effective press release
What is the best marketing and advertising plan for the least amount of time, effort, and capital? That is what pizza operators all over the country are wondering. The most effective form of marketing or advertising for your pizza shop for the least amount of money may be to use … More
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Advice from the pros
Some of the best pizza professionals in the world answer our burning question; "What advice would you give to someone going into the pizza business?" "Pizza Paul" Nyland Pizza Operations Customer Counselor for Gordon Food Service for over 12 years "Before you build or do a kitchen layout, you should … More
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Why you must have a business plan: the cause and cost of failure
A common misconception about restaurants is that they can overcome the worst of economic times and even survive poor management. The two main causes of failure are undercapitalization and lack of knowledge about the business. Simply put, undercapitalization means just not having enough to go around. It usually results from … More
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Tools of the trade: a comprehensive guide to PMQ.com
In the past year, there have been over 3,000 new pizzerias that have opened. That is a lot of freshmen business owners who need help. With all of the complications and headaches of running a new business, or managing one you have had for years, pizzeria owners, both new and … More
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International pizza growth
The most exciting growth in the pizza industry, during the past few years, has been in the international markets. But which markets hold the most promise for pizza entrepreneurs who would like to expand their business internationally? One rough way to estimate a foreign market's interest in pizza is by … More
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The 2004 pizza census
Thanks to the 488 respondents to this questionnaire, who took part anonymously and who each received a complete copy of the results of this survey. Unfortunately, we can't print the entire results of this report because it wouldn't be fair to those who took the time to participate. We hope … More