Restaurant loyalty programs are hot these days, but many customers belong to more programs than they can keep up with. That means it’s more important than ever to offer rewards that customers will appreciate and remember, according to Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN). “Most people are part of 16 to 20 … More
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The Chef’s Corner: Brittany Saxton, 600 Downtown, Bellefontaine, OH.
Brittany Saxton of 600 Downtown in Bellefontaine, OH. sits down with PMQ’s Brian Hernandez to talk about unique flavors, competing and transitioning from employee to owner. … More
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Not a Pizza Handout, but a Path to Change
Pixza in Mexico City is unlike any other pizzeria. And it’s not just because their dough is blue. Their business model is built on social and economic empowerment through pizza. How they serve Mexico City It starts with their dough, which is made with Mexican blue corn. 100% of the … More
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How to Hire and Retain Better Pizzeria Employees
Every year, valuable employees leave companies for reasons no one really understands—not even the departing employees. In fact, when asked why they quit, many employees simply state: “I didn’t like the job.” This leaves many owners, managers, and HR professionals scratching their heads, as it’s almost impossible to pinpoint exactly what … More
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Simone Pizzuto Wins Gold in Sweden With Asian-Italian Inspired Pizza
Sweden’s next representative at the 2020 World Pizza Championship in Italy has been officially selected at the Pizza Champion Cup. Simone Pizzuto who placed first in Gourmet at the Pizza Champion Cup has won the grand prize of an all-expense-paid trip to Parma to compete at the world level. In addition to his … More
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Neapolitan Pizza Master Publicly Condemns Winner of the World Pizza Championship in Parma
Attilio Albachiara has a bone to pick and he’s doing it in the name of true Neapolitan pizza. As a two-time S.T.G. champion in Parma and president of the Mani d’Oro Association, Albachiara is publicly disputing the 2019 S.T.G. winner at the World Pizza Championship (WPC) in Parma. “The clamorous violations … More
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No Werewolves Guaranteed: Pizzeria Runs a Special Every Full Moon
Part of the fun in owning a pizzeria is brainstorming creative ways to bring in the crowds. Britt’s Pizzeria & Pub, located in Hampton, N.H., has dreamed up a successful discount that’s sure to attract customers – and perhaps the supernatural, too. The year-old pizzeria offers a large cheese pizza … More
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Remembering the Notre Dame
Let's not rush to say 'adieu' to the Notre Dame. Paris' iconic cathedral is still standing after 856 years, despite the damage by fire which struck earlier this week. Donations have been pouring in from around the world to help one of Paris' most beloved churches back into shape. One pizzeria in the South of … More
Pizza Without Borders
Cats on a Hot Shop Roof
It’s easy to get lost looking for pizzeria I Dodici Gatti (The Twelve Cats) in Milan, Italy. It is located just at the end of the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, built in the late 1800s. But unless you know where you’re going, you wouldn’t think to tread down an … More
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Does Beer Taste Better in a Wine Glass?
With around 8,500 types of craft beer in Italy alone, the possibilities for pairing are endless. Beer expert and columnist for Pizza e Pasta Italiana magazine Alfonso del Forno gives five great tips for serving beer and pairing it with your pizza. 1. Don’t tilt your glass as you pour Tilting … More
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France’s Best Pizza Is Made With Emulsified Fish
The grand finale of the Pizza Tour de France took place April 1-2 at the Parizza food show in Paris. The competition marked an end to rounds of smaller competitions throughout provinces of France that pitted more than 400 competitors against each other. Classica At 29 years old, Bruno Saimpaul became the 2019 … More
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Engaging Millennials to Grow Your Pizzeria Business
There has been a lot of interest in understanding and relating to millennials across societal, economic, and relational dimensions. This is because of the significant impact that technology has had in their lives as they were growing up, which fundamentally changed the way they understand and think about their world. Millennials are … More