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What to Know About Competition Pizza Styles

The Great American Pizza Challenge returns to Pizza Expo Columbus The Great American Pizza Challenge celebrates pizzeria offerings often absent from competitions: gluten-free pizzas, breadsticks/garlic knots, dessert pizza and more.…

News July 23
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Limited-Time Offers That Change Customer Behavior

LTOs create organic marketing and staff development opportunities If limited-time offers are creating chaos in your pizza business, you’re doing them wrong. That’s the opinion of Lars Smith, co-owner of…

News July 22
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Pizza Dough Consistency in the Sweltering Summer Heat | Question from a Pizza Today Reader

Question from a Pizza Today Reader: Summer Heat Dough Temps I have 2 years of dough making now under my belt but I’m running into temperature consistently issues. I share…

News July 20
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Pizza Expo Columbus 2026: Updates From the Midwest’s Premier Pizza Show

We’ve created this news center to keep attendees up to date about news and conversations surrounding Pizza Expo Columbus, staging Oct. 11-12, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Leading…

News July 17
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Quick Guide to Hiring Leadership and Key Staff

Pizzeria Staffing Guide: Hire the Right Team Key Points: Building a strong pizzeria team starts with clearly defining the positions you need, recruiting with intention, and using a structured hiring…

News July 9
Crab Rangoon Pizza Recipe

Crab Rangoon Pizza | On Deck

Turn a Favorite Appetizer into a Pizza Recipe This month, I wanted to turn one of my favorite appetizers into a pizza: crab rangoon! I always see people making their…

Recipes June 29
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New York City Pizza Trip

Key Points: Home Slice Pizza pays for employees to visit New York City and experience its pizza and hospitality firsthand. Managers and full-time employees with no disciplinary issues are prioritized…

News June 29
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Build a Pizzeria Pay Scale and Tipping System

Key Points: A competitive pay scale and tipping system can boost employee retention. Expect to spend 28%-32% of total sales on labor costs. Many employees like to be paid weekly…

News June 29
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Farm to Pizzeria Table

Key Points: Summer is the ideal time to experiment with locally sourced ingredients at your pizzeria. Local ingredients don’t have to mean produce – you can experiment with local meats,…

News June 29
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