Read the August 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

See who is our 2024 Pizzeria of the Year and what makes it stand out. Learn how to calculate added revenue steams. Find out how to correct overproofed pizza dough. Explore pizza sauce differentiations and pizza styles. Get cheese-based recipes and ideas including a trend spotter cheese. Find inspiration on pizza combinations and see how your pizza can get featured.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2024.

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Read the July 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

Explore pizzeria owners who are making a name for themselves in our Rising Stars of the Pizza Industry feature. Find out how to handle owner disputes. Get a grasp on frozen dough. It’s tomato season. Find varieties and uses in your pizzeria. Get some unconventional chicken wing menu ideas.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2024.

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Read the June 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

Let’s dive into added revenue sources for pizzerias. Get tips on boosting catering revenue and see why pizzerias are adding pizza-making classes. Find out how to cope when you lose a key employee. Get salad pizza and garden fresh summer pizza recipes.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2024.

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Read the May 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

The May 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine is our Bar Issue. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to properly train your bar team. Find out what Bar Tools & Equipment you’ll need to add a full bar to your restaurant. We take a look at trending cocktails and why you should offer them in your pizzeria. Explore engineering a pizza. Get new and innovative topping pairing ideas for your next pizza. The 40th Anniversary of Pizza Expo has come and gone. Let’s review it!

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2024.

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Read the April 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s our Desserts Issue. Get dessert recipes and ideas. Find tips and advice on marketing desserts and outsourcing your desserts. Explore pizzas featuring spring produce. Discover how pizzerias are backing a cause on their menu.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today April 2024.

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Read the March 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s showtime! The Pizza Expo Show Issue is packed with features to help you get ready for the 40th Anniversary International Pizza Expo. Explore 2024 menu trends and look at flour blends and trends. Get menu ideas and recipes on mortadella, ricotta, red sauce, hot chili oil and panini. See who won the PIE Awards. Discover AI restaurant applications and how to stay sustainable. Find advice and tips on employee retention, refrigeration purchasing, processing fees and limited time offers.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2024.

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Read the February 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s the Pizza Expo Preview. Get more details on the upcoming International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. This issue is packed with business-focused articles, like using a Pro Forma to grow, Cash Flow and learning how to buy like the big pizza chains. Find out what to do if you have a service outage. Explore the process to making a better pizza and the backstory on traditional American pizzas. Get a primer on what classifies a pizza as a regional pizza style.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2024.

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Read the January 2024 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

Pizza Today presents 35 Pizzerias to Watch. Get answers to the most common dough questions. Explore hot topping trends. Find out how to assess and counter cyber threats. Get a blueprint for Soft Opening Week. Discover pesto ideas.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today January 2024.

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Read the December 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s our annual Pizza Industry Trends issue! We dive into all of the pizza trends, pizza industry statistics and forecast. Discover overlooked food safety red flags. Get tips and advice on restaurant design trends and new restaurant site selection. Explore tomato soup and sweet and spicy pizza menu ideas.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today December 2023.

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Read the November 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s the employee retention issue. Learn hiring and retention strategies to find and keep the right talent. Explore tips on using employee training software and get help on how to prevent employee holiday burnout. See a Pizza & Pasta Northeast Wrap-up. Find out what borrowing options work in the current financial climate. Get a primer on what sexual harassment claims are. Get menu ideas, including fried apps, perfect pizza combinations and great wine and pizza pairings.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today November 2023.

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Read the October 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

It’s the Pizza & Pasta Northeast Show Issue. We kick of National Pizza Month at PPNE in Atlantic City. All the details in this issue. Find strategies on dealing with employee theft and recharging your sales when you’re in a slump. Get eggplant and calzone recipes. See why ham is so great on pizza. Lean more about limited time offers and jumpstarting your business by doing.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today October 2023.

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Read the September 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

Get a sneak peek of Pizza and Pasta Northeast. Get a topic teaser on two PPNE seminars and demos on Delivery and Carryout and Approachable Breads. The countdown begins to National Pizza Month. Explore celebration and marketing ideas. Let’s look at menu ideas including cold-weather pizza toppings and pasta sauces. Find out how to develop a new recipe from scratch and why it’s better to promote based on personality.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2023.

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Read the August 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

Pizza Today announces its 2023 Pizzeria of the Year. Read a full feature on this year’s recipient. Learn about cracker thin crust pizza. Get Italian pasta recipes. Understand how to set up who you leave the business to. Find strategies for digital ordering and social media pacing.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2023.

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Read the July 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

The July 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine features the Rising Stars of the Pizza Industry. Read a Q&A from each standout pizza professional. See how AI is working for restaurants. Get tips on making best pizza lists. Explore apples on pizza and the Chicago Deep Dish pizza style.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2023.

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Read the June 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine

The June 2023 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine features digital marketing trends, e-mail database management strategies, business partnerships and success benchmarks. Learn about building a better pizza crumb structure. Get menu ideas and recipes featuring banana peppers and piquante peppers.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2023.

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The Social Media Issue — Pizza Today Magazine

We dedicate the May issue of Pizza Today Magazine to Social Media. Explore social storytelling, copyright laws in the social space and the latest social media trends. Time to look at summer menus. Check out ingredients that highlight the summer season, plus arugula menu ideas.

You can check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2023.

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The Cheese Issue

Catch the year’s hottest cheese trends. Get menu ideas recipes using provolone and smoked cheeses. Should you buy block vs shredded cheese? Get operational help on opening and closing, controlling pests and indoor air quality. See what goes into setting up a ghost or virtual kitchen.

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Pizza Expo Show Issue of Pizza Today

It’s showtime! Take a sneak peek at the packed education program at Pizza Expo 2023. See what toppings are hot right now. Get wow factor menu ideas for burrata, garlic apps and chicken. Discover manager compensation packages. Learn the important differences between tips and service charges. Explore pizza dough pre-ferments and more.

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The Pizza Expo Pre-Issue

Discover all the excitement of Pizza Expo 2023, including insider tips. Get tips and strategies on PTO, POS upgrades, to-go liquor, and health inspections. See what goes into creating the best traditional division pizza in the International Pizza Challenge. Find menu ideas and recipes, including meatballs, pulled pork and chicken wings.

You can also check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2023.

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Pizzerias to Watch

Discover 25 pizzerias slicing up success in their communities. Get advice on fostering the owner/GM bond and what to look for in a phone system. Find out how to calculate extra cheese topping. What does the new pizzeria floor plan look like in 2023? Get ravioli ideas.

You can also check out the full Digital Edition — Pizza Today January 2023.

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State of the Pizzeria Industry

This month, we dive deep into a study of today’s pizzerias. Don’t miss the extensive report. To accompany the report, we take on some of the key topics like catering sales, delivery fees, bacon as a pizza topping and the plant-based movement.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today December 2022.

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The Sustainability Issue

The November issue is dedicated to sustainability best practices. Get tips and ideas on recycling programs, ingredient sourcing and building sustainably. Find kitchen safety advice, along with grinder and ground beef pizza ideas.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today November 2022.

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It’s National Pizza Month

Celebrate National Pizza Month. We have tips to help you pay tribute all month long with a strategic social calendar. Get a preview of the education program at Pizza & Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City this month. Learn all about house-made sausage and vodka sauce. Find work/life strategies and ways to prepare for a recession.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today October 2022.

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Veggin’ Out

We look at what makes a well balanced vegetable pizza. Explore seafood pizzas and versatile pastas. Gear up for the holiday season with a strong gift card campaign and a tight catering and parties strategy. Prepare now for end of year taxes. Get a sneak peek preview of Pizza & Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City in October.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2022.

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Pizzeria of the Year

Meet PizzaToday’s Pizzeria of the Year: Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. Find out why pickles have become a hot pizza topping. Plan fall and winter with trending recipes. Explore the employee-owned and blended service models.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2022.

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Rising Stars of the Pizzeria Industry

We’re highlighting pizzeria professionals whose stars are rising. Hear what they have to say about industry’s hot topics. Find tactics to tackle increased inflation. We also have strategies to speed up your makeline and keep food quality high amidst turnover. Explore St. Louis-style pizza and summer cocktails.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2022.

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Have a Berry Nice Summer — June 2022 Issue of Pizza Today

Tap into summer flavors with pizza, appetizer and salad menu ideas. Discover digital marketing strategies and trends. Get tips on converting third-party customers. See how automation is playing a role in pizzerias. Find ways to extend the dining experience outside.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2022.

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Community, Culture & Great Pizza: The Story of Slim & Husky’s

Go inside the Nashville-based fast-casual Slim & Husky’s. May is also the Kitchen Operations Issue. Get strategies and tips on kitchen equipment choices, optimizing the back of the house for delivery, getting control over inventory and getting smarter with kitchen technology. Explore garlic and avocado menu ideas and recipes. See all the excitement in our Pizza Expo wrap up.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2022.

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The Menu Engineering Issue

This issue is packed with helpful ideas for your menu from pricing to menu design. Learn the keys to an adequate cash flow. Get ideas for weekly and monthly pizza specials, ravioli and the perfect red sauce. Go inside Atlanta-based St. Angelo’s Pizza.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today April 2022.

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The Menu Engineering Issue

This issue is packed with helpful ideas for your menu from pricing to menu design. Learn the keys to an adequate cash flow. Get ideas for weekly and monthly pizza specials, ravioli and the perfect red sauce. Go inside Atlanta-based St. Angelo’s Pizza.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today April 2022.

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Live from Las Vegas — Pizza Expo Show Issue

March is the highly anticipated Pizza Expo Show Issue with tips to make the most of the show and a look at the education program. This issue is filled with tips and strategies to address key industry issues, like better sales reporting, areas to save money, employee retention, growth and the valuation of your business. Check out hot pizza industry trends: tavern-style pizza, Southeast Asian inspiration and chorizo. Go on the road to Triple Jay’s Pizza in Atlanta, Georgia.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2022.

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The Pizza Expo Pre-Issue

We’ll get you ready for Pizza Expo 2022 with a complete preview of the March show. Discover business essentials of success pizzeria owners and pain points you will experience this year. See how to make plant-based work financially. Get menu ideas for eggplants and smoked meets and cheeses. Go inside Dallas-based Eno’s Pizza Tavern.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2022.

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Going Big

We visit the local Chicago pizza chain known for huge slices, Bacci Pizzeria. We’re also devoting this issue to employees. Get tips and strategies on what employees really want, benefits and wellness initiatives. Explore menu ideas on Italian Beef, burrata and plant based sides.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today January 2022.

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Pizzeria of the Year: Razza

Meet Pizza Today’s 2021 Pizzeria of the Year, Razza Artigianale, Jersey City, NJ. Owner Dan Richer took a huge risk with Razza, and it’s paying off. Go in-depth into food cost myths, year-end employee appreciation, International Pizza Challenge trends and grated cheese menu ideas.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today December 2021.

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The Art of Chicago

Pizza Today visits the legendary deep dish pizzeria, The Art of Pizza. This issue is devoted to dialing in carryout and delivery. Find tips and strategies on going DIY with your delivery program, delivery technology, delivery driver pay and getting a brand experience in DELCO. Explore menu ideas and recipes featuring onion and soup.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today November 2021.

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All Good

Pizza Today visits Good Pie in Las Vegas. Review the long awaited Pizza Expo 2021. Have fun with National Pizza Month. Get tips on operating on a shoestring budget, smallwares you need and expansion loan options. Find menu ideas on stuffed shells, pan pizzas, appetizer dips and bacon pizzas.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today October 2021.

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On Fire!

Pizza Today is back on the road to visit Cincinnati, Ohio-based Catch-a-Fire, with two locations and food truck roots. Discover today’s tipping trends. We have tips on why your forgotten ice machine may need your attention. Get menu ideas on cheese pairings, top-selling desserts, non-alcoholic options and tortellini.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2021.

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The Return of Pizza Expo

Preview the widely anticipated Pizza Expo 2021. This issue is packed with tips and strategies to help make your pizzeria better, from driver safety, catering and guides to lease agreements and contracts to adding a frozen line and launching a mobile business. Enhance menus with fall and winter specialties and sweet and savory pizza combinations.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2021.

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Pasta!

Elevate your pasta menu with a fine-dining flare. Find sandwich-inspired pizza ideas. Third-party delivery or DYI, which should you choose? Get tips on hiring and training managers.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2021.

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Rising Stars of the Pizza Industry

This issue is packed with tips and advice to pizzeria’s biggest challenges today. Get a glimpse at a few of the industry’s up-and-coming pizza professionals. The debate is over. Pineapple is here to stay. Get pineapple menu ideas. See what the post-pandemic future is for insurance, self service and takeout packaging. Discover how to create a diverse and inclusive culture.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2021.

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The Rise of Sourdough

Explore how Will Grant has spent his life with sourdough. Read why and how one owner changed his concept to DELCO. Read what’s happening at the big chains that could impact independents. Learn more about the Sicilian pizza style and get pizza sauce ideas beyond basic red. Discover ways to capitalize with increased add-on sales. Get tips on carryout and growing online ordering.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2021.

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Explore 2021 Menu Trends

Find out what’s hot in the latest menu trends. Discover the intricacies of New York-style pizza and get pesto ideas. Learn more on ghost kitchens and private labeling your products, how to set up outdoor dining and find tips on rolling out a new menu item.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today April 2021.

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Mushroom Madness

Get menu ideas on using mushrooms, specialty cheeses and vegan pastas. Explore current marketing trends, planning a marketing budget, geofencing, and social media strategies. Learn from a million-dollar portion control mistake. Read a community roundtable on Pizza Expo 365, the Vegas show and COVID-19.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2021.

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Make a Mean Sandwich

Get sandwich ideas and find Latin-inspired pizza recipes. Explore the new Pizza Expo 365 platform. Read inspiring mom and pop stories of staying relevant and thriving in small towns. Find out more on PPP Forgiveness, the current job market and the ins and outs of expanding.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2021.

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Winter Warmup: Hot New Chicken Pizzas

Hello 2021! Discover pizzeria operators’ New Year’s business resolutions. Explore chicken pizza and lasagna recipes, as well as what flies in small markets. Get a financial tuneup with sales forecasting and P&L advice. Learn ways to add balance and peace during uncertainty.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today January 2021.

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2021 Menu Guide

Discover hot recipes to add to your menu in the new year. Find out ways to optimize online ordering. Explore ideas to update dining areas. Find tips when it’s time to buy new kitchen appliances.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today December 2020.

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COVID-19 Pizza Industry Special Report

Read an in-depth study of how pizzerias have been impacted by COVID-19 and first-hand accounts from pizzeria owner. Explore ideas to add warm comfort foods to the menu. Find out ways to tighten up your delivery system.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today November 2020.

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October is National Pizza Month

Find tips on how to celebrate National Pizza Month during the pandemic. Learn more about what to do when disruptions in the supply chain happen or an employee tests positive for COVID-19. Find strategies to tighten your payroll. Get menu ideas on meatballs, anchovies and pork options. Explore Miguel’s Pizza, a family operated pizzeria thrives in rural Kentucky.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today October 2020.

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Fall Flavor

Find ideas to change up your autumn menu. Go inside Mac’s Dough House, settled inside a popular Kentucky brewery. Find new ideas to add a calzone and use your dough across the menu. Learn more on how to use customer data and maneuver through unemployment challenges.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2020.

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Pizzeria of the Year: Via 313

In the August 2020 issue, go inside Pizza Today’s Pizzeria of the Year: Via 313, in Austin, Texas. Get applicable strategies to reduce ticket times, adjust your employee handbook and revamping menus. Get dressing ideas to use across your menu.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2020.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Read all about Rocky Shanower, Pizza Today’s 2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Find tips on upselling carryout and cutting costs. See what owners are taking away from the COVID-19 pandemic to operation run more efficiently.  Get fresh summer pizza and salad ideas.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2020.

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Culture is leading the way at Pizzeria Lupo

Learn how a talented young chef brought Neapolitan pizza to Louisville, Kentucky. Explore strategies to get back on track after COVID-19. Find marketing DELCO and merchandise ideas. Test new menu items that deliver well. Experiment with topping combinations on white pies.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2020.

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#PizzaStrong

Explore how pizzerias have adapted during COVID-19. Find out why pizzerias use shredded, diced or sliced mozzarella and how to incorporate the Neapolitan way on any style. Learn how to handle workplace violence inside your pizzeria and what you need to know to comply with the ADA online. See what new horizons are in store for Metro Pizza’s Chris Decker.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2020.

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Sicilian vs. Grandma

Learn how to distinguish two distinctive pizzas: Sicilian and Grandma. Get recipe ideas that shake up classic Italian American pastas. Explore ideas to add potatoes to your pizza menu mix. Find out how to design a bar that fits your concept. Explore four areas you can gamify to increase engagement. Pizza Today goes on the road to Metro Pizza in Las Vegas.

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Since we can’t get to Pizza Expo this year, we’re bringing our top-notch education program to you! We’ve packed a full schedule of roundtable talks and interviews with operators on our current challenging times and a complete lineup of past Pizza Expo educational seminars.

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2020 Pizza Expo Show Guide

Find out everything you need to know before International Pizza Expo this month. Explore trending chili peppers and ‘nduja. Get a primer on cheese prices. Learn more about emerging technologies, like SMS marketing and self-ordering kiosks. Pizza Today goes on the road to San Diego, California.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2020.

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Let’s Make a Sandwich

It’s the Pizza Expo pre-show issue. International Pizza Challenge has a new category: Italian Sandwiches. We explore sandwich menu ideas and trending combinations. See what’s new at the 2020 Pizza Expo. Get recipes and menu suggestions on beets and pickled vegetables. Find out what you need to know about adding sidewalk seating, reviewing third-party delivery contracts, and benefiting from business transparency. We went on the road to Il Primo Pizza and Wings in Fort Myers, Florida.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2020.

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So Fine

Pizza Today travels to Fine Folk Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida. Find ricotta and cauliflower menu ideas. Get tips on service models, worker’s comp and  digital ordering. Learn more about the pizzeria manager of 2020 and what options are available for retirement planning.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today January 2020.

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2020 Menu Guide

Find innovative appetizer, pizza, main dish and dessert recipes to take your menu into the 2020s. Explore rad appetizer ideas. Learn more about the Baby Boomer employee and get tips on POS system training.

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2019 Hot & Top 100 Issue

Explore the November 2019 issue of Pizza Today magazine. See how the highest-grossing independent pizzerias and largest pizza companies are doing. Get menu ideas, included stuffed crust, chicken wings and cream sauces. Find tips on responding to negative reviews and efficient server and self-serve stations.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today November 2019.

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Dante

Independent Pizzeria of the Year

Go inside Nebraska-based Dante, Pizza Today’s 2019 Independent Pizzeria of the Year, to discover how the trendsetting restaurant dominates the Omaha market. Explore topping trends and dollop ideas. Find tips on promoting gift cards during the holidays, waste management and hosting events. 

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today October 2019.

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The NYC Tour

Pizza Today spends two days in two New York City boroughs in search of pizza bliss. September is also the Pizza & Pasta Northeast Show Issue with complete details on the Atlantic City trade show. Take a look at the new wave of American pizza. Explore ways to raise wages and go inside payment trends. Cheese blends, flatbread pizza and cauliflower crust ideas inside.

You can also check out the  Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2019.

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Small Town Big Impact

Go inside a rural Ohio pizzeria that is reimagining what the small market pizzeria is. Get a Pizza and Pasta Northeast preview. Gain insights on whether to take delivery in house, third party or a combination. Discover supply alternatives and learn how artificial intelligence (ai) is being using in independent pizzerias. Get menu ideas to add baked goods, use local produce in fresh pasta dishes and ways to use mortadella on pizza.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today August 2019.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Mitch Rotolo, Jr.

Meet the 2019 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Mitch Rotolo, Jr. and take a look inside Rotolo’s Craft and Crust. Find strategies on leveraging technology and upgrading to digital menu boards. Get next-level antipasto ideas and see what’s behind the craft soda trend. Find out what you need to know before you start planning a new location.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today July 2019.

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Summer of Sausage

Discover menu ideas and recipes for traditional sausage and trending egg. Find strategies to raise prices without losing customers. Learn more about delivery liability and beer tap maintenance. Pizza Today goes on the road to East Side Pies in Austin, Texas.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2019.

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Square Roots: Via 313 Takes Detroit to Austin

It’s the Digital Landscape issue. Explore social media advertising strategies and consumer-facing WiFi. Go inside Pizza Expo 2019 in our wrap up. Learn when to add the yeast to dough mix. Discover menu ideas like ravioli filling and introducing a Chicago Thin-style pizza. Pizza Today hits the road to visit Via 313 in Austin, Texas.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2019.

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Bring the Spring

Asparagus ushers in the new season. Find uses and recipes. When it’s time to build out or update, find the right architect and contractor and pick the right seating. Explore peer learning and Gouda recipes. Pizza Today goes on the road to Camporosso in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.

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The Pizza Expo Issue

It’s showtime! This issue is your guide to Pizza Expo 2019. Explore Detroit-style pizza, as well as finishing greens, the pasta line and spicy pies. Find tips on uniform branding, hosting live music events, boots on the ground marketing and non-traditional locations. Pizza Today goes on the road to Pizza Head in St Louis, MO.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2019.

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Countdown to Pizza Expo

February 2019 is our pre-show issue. Get ready for Pizza Expo. Explore by-the-slice tips. Get advice on in-store marketing and evaluating current marketing trends. Pizza Today goes on the road to Pizza Jerk in Portland, Oregon.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today February 2019.

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What’s Hot in 2019

Operators share trending ingredients they’re using this year. Find out how Jeff Smokevitch came to serve Detroit-style pizza in Colorado. Explore sandwich ideas that turn ordinary into extraordinary. Get tips on flooring and e-mail marketing. Pizza Today goes on the road to Scottie’s Pizza Parlor in Portland, Oregon.

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2019 Menu Guide

Explore unique recipe ideas using trending and classic ingredients in this year’s Menu Guide. Find tips on marketing strategies for longevity, adding panini to the menu and rotating your beer list for winter. Pizza Today goes on the road to Caliente in Pittsburgh, PA.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today December 2018.

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Top 100 Pizza Companies

Find out the movers and shakers in our annual list of the biggest pizza chains. Find more ground beef uses. Discover tips on proper glove practices and ways to limit employee theft. Pizza Today goes on the Road to Pizza Taglio in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Hot 100 Independents

Explore rankings of the 100 highest-grossing independent pizzerias in the U.S. It’s also the Pizza & Pasta Northeast show issue with highlights of the Atlantic City tradeshow. Find tips on host training, scheduling part-time employees and Gen Z worker insights, as well as Béchamel recipes. Pizza Today visits an eclectic world market pizzeria, Pangea Kitchen, in Evansville, Indiana.

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The Upside Down Pizza

Tony Gemignani shares a trending Sicilian pizza. Get a snapshot of the upcoming Pizza & Pasta Northeast. Learn more on New York-style pizza dough. Find a unique and spicy meatball recipe and eggplant menu ideas. Pizza Today visits The Post in Louisville, Kentucky.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today September 2018.

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2018 Independent Pizzeria of the Year

Empire Slice House

Go inside this year’s Independent Pizzeria of the Year, Empire Slice House. Learn more about Roman-style pizza. Find advice on makeline efficiencies, ADA rules and onboarding new employees.

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Sammy Mandell

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Go inside Dallas-based GAPCo and discover why pizzeria operators at Pizza Expo in March voted Sammy Mandell the winner of Pizza Today’s first Young Entrepreneur Award. Get summer salad recipes. Find tips on hiring a bartender, designing your kitchen and how to tackle the new menu labeling law.

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The Health & Safety Issue

How safe is your pizzeria? Explore what to address in an emergency plan and common violations health inspectors catch. Discover olive varieties and recipes. Find strategies to de-escalate an angry customer. Pizza Today also visits Andolini’s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today June 2018.

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The Return of Red Sauce

Learn the fundamentals of a standard pizza sauce before getting creative. Discover five cheeses that blend perfectly with mozzarella. Find out what made this year’s Pizza Expo the biggest and best yet in our Expo Wrap-up. Pizza Today visits fast-casual Topp’t Handcrafted Pizzas + Chopped Salads in New Albany, Indiana.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today May 2018.

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It’s our Toppings Issue! Find out which pizza toppings are hot and regional topping trending. Get ideas and recipes from popular street food. Also featured are portion control, menu design and employee promotion tips. Pizza Today also goes on the road to Cincinnati, Ohio.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today April 2018.

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Pizza Expo Show Guide

Learn more about the inaugural Young Entrepreneur of the Year event and what’s hot at this year’s show. Get menu ideas, from vegan pizzas and sausage pies to jarred ingredients and hot appetizers. Other highlights include Instagram, marketing ROI and dining room layout tips. We hit the road to Indianapolis and Nashville.

You can also check out the Digital Edition — Pizza Today March 2018.

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Countdown to Pizza Expo

Gear up for Pizza Expo 2018 with a look at can’t miss events. Explore ways to keep kids engaged, e-mail strategies for results and food-cost tips. Find menu ideas and recipes on sun-dried tomatoes, flavored pasta and dried herbs. Pizza Today hit the road to Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bloomington, Indiana.

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In the Thick of It

It’s the financial issue. Now’s the time to get your house in order. The January issue features tips on payroll, credit cards and the biggest tax mistakes. Explore thick-crust pizza styles. Pizza Today also visits Red Wagon Pizza Company in Minneapolis.

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2018 Menu Guide

This issue features the 2018 Menu Guide. Discover pizza, app, entree, sandwich, and dessert recipes to infuse in your menu. Explore fig uses, Get tips on upholstery care and learn what actions you need to have in an employe wage lawsuit.

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Flavors of Fall

Each November, we release our list of the Top 100 Pizza Companies by sales. See who made this year’s list. Find menu ideas on pizza sauce and cheese pairings, open-faced sandwiches and mac and cheese main dishes. Get tips on menu boards and analyzing customer demographics. Pizza Today also goes on the road to Spokane, Washington.

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Hot 100 Independent Pizzerias

October is National Pizza Month. Explore our highly-coveted list of Hot 100 Independent Pizzerias. Take a pizza tour in Providence, Rhode Island. Gear up for this month’s Pizza and Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City.

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In the Zone

The September issue is packed with menu ideas, from calzone stuffing ideas and baked ziti to chicken florentine and shrimp scampi recipes. Find tips on celebrating anniversaries, marketing with coupons, exposing ceilings. We also go in-depth into Pizza & Pasta Northeast. Pizza Today traveled to San Antonio, Texas to visit two 30-year-old concepts.

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The 2017 Independent Pizzeria of the Year

Cane Rosso, Dallas, TX

Go inside the 2017 Independent Pizzeria of the Year, Dallas-based Cane Rosso. Get the skinny on the grilled pizza style. Look for entrée salad recipe ideas and balsamic vinegar uses. Also, discover ways to promote your victories. Learn more about the largest pizza and pasta show east of the Mississippi.

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Veg Out

The Summer of Veggie Love

Get recipe ideas to incorporate the season’s bounty of fresh produce. Man on the Street Scott Wiener provides a guide to buying the right oven for your pizza style(s). Find tips on professional-quality DIY video. Pizza Today also hits Brooklyn, New York.

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Style.

Pizza Style Chart

Explore pizza styles and what makes them unique. Learn how two pizzerias greened their menu with sustainable foods. Explore tips to increase check averages. Pizza Today also goes on the road to Connecticut.

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The Cheese Issue

Specialty Cheese Blend Pizzas and Understanding Cheese Prices

It’s our cheese issue. Find creative ideas on cheese pairings and an in-depth look at cheese prices. Take a look back at Pizza Expo 2017. Also, get tips on grand openings, flooring and limiting waste. Pizza Today traveled to Savannah, Georgia.

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Lotsa Pasta

Pasta is the easiest menu addition you can make

April is a pasta-packed issue of Pizza Today. Also, learn more about the Trenton Tomato Pie. Get advice on negotiating a commercial lease, handling gratuity and breaking servers of annoying habits. Go inside a Nashville pizzeria.

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Pep Talk

Looking at America’s Top Pizza Ingredient

March is our Pizza Expo issue and it’s the year’s largest magazine. This edition is filled with business-boosting articles on everything from pepperoni and dessert pizzas to menu strategies, changing products and analyzing competition — as well as tips from industry leaders speaking at Pizza Expo. Find insightful start-up stories. Pizza Today also goes on the road to Washington, D.C. and New Orleans.

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Find new ways to use sweet Italian sausage. We go in depth into creating a dynamic beer list. Leading up to Pizza Expo, pizzeria operators sound off with tips to help you grow your pizzeria. Pizza Today goes on the road to Hot Italian in northern California.

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Mascarpone Madness

Versatile mascarpone cheese is worth a look. Elevate your menu with a simple, flavor-packed puttanesca sauce. Get tips on tech trends, like online ordering and third-party delivery apps. Pizza Today goes on the Road to Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria in northern California.

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The 2017 Menu Guide

The December issue is filled with menu ideas, from pizzas and appetizers to entrées and desserts. Explore the pizza style originated on the streets of Rome. Discovery the marketing potential of your pizza boxes.

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Nacho Average Pizza!

This year’s Top 100 Pizza Companies has arrived. Find out who made the list. Explore ground beef and goat cheese applications and recipes. Go inside Boston’s pizza scene as Pizza Today visits Beantown.

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The Hot 100 Issue

The highly anticipated Hot 100 Independents list is here! We also debut a new column, On Tap with Keith Coffman at Lost River Pizza Co. in Kentucky, dedicated to the thriving craft beer market.

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Tropical Getaway

Get a taste of the Caribbean, tips on management incentives and ideas on creating a craft cocktail menu. Pizza Today also goes on the road to Anaheim, California.

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2016 Independent Pizzeria of the Year — Sizzle Pie

We go in depth into the 2016 Independent Pizzeria of the Year, Portland, Oregon-based Sizzle Pie. Also in this issue: protecting trade secrets, a marketing competition Q&A and HVAC care.

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Oh Canada!

Pizza Today goes on the road to Phoenix, Arizona. Go in depth into savory and sweet pizza combinations and Canadian bacon uses.

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Summer Lovin’

This is your how-to source for customizing tomato sauce, making the most of small spaces and taking control of your inventory.

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Granny’s Got Style

This month includes a fast-casual pizza focus. Get a full wrap from Pizza Expo 2016. Explore ways to turn your customers into fans.

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The Dough Issue

Pizza Today is your guide to pizza dough help, from dough problems to additives and experimentation with an entire issue dedicated to the vital part of the holy trinity of pizza. Pizza Today also hit the road to San Diego, California.

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Heat Wave

This is Pizza Today’s biggest magazine of the year: the Pizza Expo issue. March is the month the pizzeria industry has been waiting for. Read on about the show and tips to help your pizzeria business thrive.

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Prawn Stars

This issue is packed with advice to help your pizzeria operation, from portion control and shrimp and stromboli recipes to leasing, rewards program and employee management tips.

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Let’s Make Art

The Artisan issue is filled with ideas to tap into the artisan pizza movement. Pizza Today also hit the road to Miami, Florida, to visit Harry’s Pizzeria and Pizza Bar.

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2016 Menu Guide

Our 2016 Menu Guide is here with over 60 great recipes! Look inside pizza owners’ predictions on 2016 menu trends, child labor laws, perfecting thick-crust pizza and more.

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Pretty Fly for a Bar Pie

Who made this year’s Top 100 Pizza Companies list? Find out why the bar pie is gaining attention nationwide. Explore the meatball trend, the shared leadership model, local advertising and more

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The Hot 100 Issue

Who made our 2015 Hot 100 Independents List? Also featured in this issue: Pizza Today on the Road in Seattle, WA, jalapeño recipe ideas and a trending Halloween Cookie Pizza.

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Green Giant

Pizza Today tours New Haven, Connecticut. Also inside this issue: Healthy menu trends, local store marketing and delivery packaging.

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2015 Independent Pizzeria of the Year

Pizza Today names its 2015 Independent Pizzeria of the Year — Marco’s Coal-Fired Pizza, Denver, CO. Also featured: gnocchi, tomato uses and hiring laws.

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You’re Cured!

Tap into the cured meats craze. Learn to make your own fresh mozzarella and ravioli. Get tips on ways to wow your customers on your website.

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Taste of Summer

We bring you five delicious seasonal pizzas to capitalize on the bounty of fresh produce. Get heart-healthy alternatives. Pizza Today hits Brooklyn, New York to visit Sottocasa and House of Pizza & Calzones.

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Ham It Up!

With so many varieties of ham, it’s no wonder the meat one of the most popular pizza toppings. Discover more on the fast-casual pizza trend that has swept the nation. We also uncover the EMV liability shift. Relive Pizza Expo 2015 with our wrap up.

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Going Greek

Get menu inspiration from the Mediterranean. Find tips on employee management, staff training and team morale. We also take a look at how minimum wage increases will affect pizzerias.

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Hot Trends for 2015

We take a look at forecasts on up-and-coming pizza toppings. This is our Pizza Expo issue, packed with ways to help your business grow, motivate your staff and upgrade your menu.

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Fall in Love with February

Learn how to make a heart-shaped pizza.  Take control of your inventory and your kitchen efficiency. Discover how to find tax abatements, grants and incentives.

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Drink Up!

The Beverage Issue is filled with ways to maximize profits on your beverage program. We also go on the road to Lucky Pie and Hops and Pie in Denver, Colorado.

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2015 Menu Guide

Makeover your menu with 50+ recipes from some of the world’s best pizza makers. Also inside, find out how to use your POS data to reinvigorate relationships with disengaged patrons.

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Winter is Coming

Discover five pizza toppings  to heat up the cold weather. Find out who are among the top-grossing pizza companies in America. We also look at restaurant floor plans and lighting.

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You’re Bacon me Crazy

Everything, including pizza is better with bacon. See who made our list of the year’s top-performing independent pizzerias. Get insight into pizzeria closures and how to avoid closing your restaurant.

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The Take-over Issue

One lucky pizzeria operator became our September issue editor-in-chief. Check out his flatbread and calzone recipes, commentary on the pizza industry.

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The 2014 Independent of the Year

See why Ann Kim, owner of Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis, Minnesota, earned this year’s honor. Learn strategies to stamp out workplace bullying.

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Basil Basics

Get tips on using this flavorful herb. Explore the Ne Have pizza style: apizza. Learn the ins and outs of business banking. Pizza Today hits Phoenix, Arizona.

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Any Way You Slice It!

Pizza-by-the-slice operators share secrets to their success. See who are the year’s corporate pizza chains to watch. Pizza Today goes on the road to Tampa, Florida.

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Get Sauced

Go beyond red sauce on your pizza menu with creative base ideas. Get a full wrap up of Pizza Expo 2014. Pizza Today stays in its home base of Louisville, Kentucky, to visit Coals Artisan Pizza and Boombozz Pizza & Tap House.

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Bread Winner

Explore options to add variety to your sandwich menu. What does your employee uniforms say about your brand? Pizza Today travels to Houston, Texas.

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Pizza Expo Turns 30!

We mark our anniversary with a show guide packed with operational tips, menu ideas and recipes, location selection. Pizza Today visits New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Smoky Bourbon Barbecue

Tap into liquor-infused sauces that are trending. Get beefy menu ideas. Learn the first steps to franchising. Pizza Today hits the road to visit Northern Arizona pizzerias.

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Fowl Play: Five Great Chicken Recipes

Seafood on pizza? Yes. See why. Browse our 2014 Cheese Guide. Get the skinny on trending renovation ideas. Get a grasp on beer and wine marketing. Pizza Today visits Motorino and Keste in New York City.

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2014 Menu Guide

Let some of the world’s top pizza chefs help you give your menu a much-needed makeover for 2014 and beyond. Explore 80+ recipes. Also inside this special menu issue uncover the strategies behind menu engineering and marketing, as well as menu research and development.

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Hot Stuff

Take your menu to the next level with chorizo and Italian classics. See who’s the top-grossing pizza company in 2013. Learn what’s driving the communal dining trend. Pizza Today tours San Francisco’s pizza scene.

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Smoked

Discover how to elevate your ingredients with smoked meats and cheeses. Pizza Today selects this year’s 100 top-grossing independent pizzerias in the nation.

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So Sweet

Satisfy sweet tooths with new dessert ideas. Read more on the ins and outs of tip pooling. Dive into the Affordable Care Act with our Healthcare 101 primer. We hit the road to New Jersey.

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2013 Independent Pizzeria of the Year

See why California-based Pitfire Artisan Pizza earned this year’s top honor. Explore the mobile pizzeria phenomenon. Get tips on overhauling your brand and marketing theme nights.

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Master the Perfect Crust

This issue has a pizza dough focus, from dough equipment that heightens efficiency to using creative grains to make your dough stand out. Learn the logistics of offering a gluten-free pizza. We also traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to visit Extra Virgin Oven and Steel City Pizza Company.

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Life of the Vine

Dive into the art of peak-season tomatoes. Get the skinny on food sampling to increase sales, smartphone apps, and how to handle food allergies. Pizza Today travels to  Des Moines, Iowa to visit Fong’s Pizza and Gusto Pizza.

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The In Crowd

We looked at ten ingredients today’s pizza makers are using to create buzz. We also released our 2013 Distributor List. Pizza Today hit Atlanta, Georgia to check out Buckhead Pizza Company and Antico Pizza Napoletana.

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Garlic: The Must Have Ingredient

Discover unique ways to use garlic in your pizzeria. Get insights into why employees quit, how to manage relationships with employees and promoting from within. Pizza Today goes on the road to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Hot Stuff

See what’s behind soaring chicken wing sales. Delve into topics like employee social media monitoring, school lunch programs and dining room mishaps. Read more on avoiding trademark infringement and music licensing violations.

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Oven Roasted

Explore ways to add flavor to your menu through roasting. How do you compensate delivery drivers fairly? How do you streamline delivery with mapping systems? We explore the topics, as well as driver insurance.

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Here’s the beef

Find ideas to add steak and potatoes to your pizza ingredients list.  Learn the art of pricing beverages. Browse the 2012 Buyer’s Guide.

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In Deep

Explore Chicago-style Deep Dish pizza style. Find out who made the list of the top pizza companies in the U.S. in 2012. Read more on ADA compliance and limiting your data’s vulnerability to hacking.

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The Unique Issue

Take a look at ten of the nation’s oddest pizza concepts. See who’s on top of our list of America’s top-grossing independent pizzerias. We asked operators for their best pizza recipes to celebrate National Pizza Month. Check out the best of the best.

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Fry It!

See why the Italian Montanara pizza has found its way into Amerca’s pizzerias. Get a grip on payroll and save on labor with cross-training. Pizza Today also travels to Tucson, Arizona.

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Fresh!

Fresh Brothers has been named our 2012 Independent Pizzeria of the Year. Check out why. Enhance your menu with capocollo, nuts or balsamic vinegar. Find ways to control labor costs.

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Calzone!

Stretch your ingredients by offering a calzone. Explore what makes Detroit-style pizza so unique. Pizza Today goes on the road to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Summer Time

Get ideas for summer menu items. from seasonal pizza toppings to salads and even cool gelato. Explore considerations for opening for breakfast or expanding to a non-traditional location. Pizza Today tours the pizza scene in Florida’s Panhandle.

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The Art of Branding your Artisan Pizza

With a higher price point, gain the know-how to brand your artisan product. Relive Pizza Expo 2012 with our exclusive wrap up. Pizza Today hits the road to Sacramento, California.

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Favor Flavor

Fruit on pizza? Yes. It’s delicious. Try out our recipe ideas. Discover the warning signs that your business is in trouble and how to fix them. Pizza Today goes on the road to Huntsville, Alabama.

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Mediterranean Flair

Artichokes give an instant flavor of the Mediterranean. Wow customers with upscale meat toppings, bruschetta and classic Italian pasta dishes. See where to apply them on your menu. Discover seven tips for renegotiating your lease and how to recover from a bad health score.

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Say Cheese!

Master the art of blending cheeses for dynamite pizzas. Add menu items to please vegans and vegetarians. Get tips on turning around poor performance for max efficiency. Pizza Today travels to Omaha, Nebraska, to visit Dante Pizzeria and Mangia Italiano.

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Trending!

See what dishes are red-hot in 2012? In this issue, we examine critical financial issues pizzeria operators face, like accessing capital, debt management and knowing what to look for on your profit and loss statements. Also, learn how to budget and plan for a restaurant remodel. Get tips on increasing your customers’ credit card security.

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