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Sign Up for Pizza Today’s 2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report Deep-Dive WEBINAR on January 21
Join Pizza Today editors for a free webinar as we share insights from the latest Pizza Industry Trends Pizza Today to host a free webinar to share a deep dive of our 2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report on January 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST. Join us for th...
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Slice Out Hunger Responds as Los Angeles Pizzerias Grapple With Wildfires
The U.S. pizza industry is working to support Southern California residents displaced by the wildfires near Los Angeles. Slice Out Hunger, a volunteer-based organization powered by independent pizzerias, is asking for direct donations and encouragi...
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Pizza Hut releases its Pizza Trends Report: Key Takeaway for Pizzeria Operators
We reviewed Pizza Hut’s Trends Report and discovered some interesting findings On the heels of Pizza Today’s release of our 2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report, Pizza Hut has released its second annual Pizza Trends Report. Some of the key findings ...
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Hobart to Host Custom-Designed Mixer Giveaway at International Pizza Expo 2025
TROY, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2025 / HOBART CORP. / Hobart, the premium commercial food equipment manufacturer known for designing and building some of the most reliable, must-have equipment, announced it will host its annual giveaway of a custom-designed Lega...
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Expo Spotlight: Sarah Minnick, Chef and Owner of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty Is Coming to Pizza Expo!
Sarah Minnick, Chef and Owner of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty to be Tuesday Keynote Speaker at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas In the past, Pizza Expo keynote speakers have included some big names in business and food. This year is no exception: Sarah Minnick will...
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Will you be the World Champion Pizza Maker in 2025?
Do you make the perfect pie? The International Pizza Challenge is calling on members of the pizza industry to compete for the title of World Champion Pizza Maker 2025. The IPC, first held in 2007, will take place March 25-27 at the Las Vegas Conventi...
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Pizza Guys Secures #354 on Franchise Times’ Prestigious 2024 Top 400 Franchises List
Pizza Guys, a Leading Pizza Franchise, Earns Spot in Franchise Times’ 2024 Top 400 SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – Pizza Guys, a popular pizza franchise known for its high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, has been recognized by Franchis...
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People & Pizzerias
Conversation: Brian Zepsa, Zepeddie’s Pizzeria, Charlotte, North Carolina
A Quick Q&A with Brian Zepsa, co-owner of Zepeddie’s Pizzeria, Charlotte, North Carolina zepeddies.com instagram.com/zepeddies/ Concept: Neighborhood pizza joint focused on high quality ingredients and customer service. Trying to offer somethin...
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Commentary: Pre-Party
It was a pleasure putting together the pre-show workshops for this year’s International Pizza Expo. The event runs March 23-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the Expo show floor will be open March 25-27, I highly recommend you mak...
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Dough Production/Development
Knead to Know: Pizza Dough Systems Check
The key to consistent pizza lies in your dough management systems Of all my years in cooking I have never met a more passionate person than a pizzaiolo/a. At times that passion may look like an argument with loud and fast talking and hand gestures ga...
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Finance & Growth
Building Blocks: The Cost of Doing Business
What does it really cost to run your pizzeria? “Build your business on fixed costs.” — Jeff Bezos When you start to pull data about failing businesses, there are many reasons why they don’t make it. A lot of people will blame sales, or employ...
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Mike’s Monthly Tip: Credit Card Fees
Gaming CC Fees Credit card fees seem minor but they add up quickly for restaurant operators. Navigating these costs has only gotten more complex, as POS providers partner with credit card companies. Today, restaurants have more transparency into thei...