Features
President Bush speaks at NRA Show
President George Bush was greeted warmly when he spoke at the the National Restaurant Association Hotel & Motel Show on May 22. As expected, he touched on the…
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From raft to riches
by Steve Coomes — freelance writer, Words to Chew On
Cuban émigré Ramon Rodriguez came to America with nothing. Now he's preparing to turn over his $11 million-a-year pizza company to son Raymond.
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The emperor's new pizzeria
by Steve Coomes — freelance writer, Words to Chew On
After a quarter century as an independent, Rey's Pizza in Miami is set for expansion, and now 'the king' is courting licensees.
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Who's Who: Craig Moore, CEO, CiCi's Pizza
Just after CiCi's Pizza opened its 600th store, CEO Craig Moore talked about how the buffet chain got there, where it's going, and his role in getting it there
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Health insurance headache
Rising health insurance costs are a pain in pizza operators' wallets. Learn to implement a cost-effective plan for your company.
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Gelato: sweet, profitable and unknown
Though gelato remains an unknown quantity in the frozen dessert world, many pizza operators believe it will play a vital role in differentiating their…
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Say no to drugs, yes to tests
Restaurant employees constitute the second-highest group of illicit drug users in the United States. Are you drug testing yours? Researchers say you should.
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Partnering with a distributor
Too often, pizza operators and distributors don't always get along. But many operators say those who are willing to play the give-and-take game will forge…
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'Pizza! The Movie' is a terrific tale of the industry
Filmmaker Michael Dorian is showing 'Pizza! The Movie' at several American film festivals this year. Read more and learn why this is a must-see for anyone in…
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Small pizzerias, big profits
A big pizzeria may seat and feed a lot of customers, but some operators are finding smaller, "right-sized" operations are more profitable.
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Overcoming an identity crisis
The conversion of five Pizza Magia stores into Snappy Tomato Pizza units was confusing for customers. But after nearly eight months, a lot have learned the…
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Invasion of the blog
Web logs, known as "blogs," aren't new to the Internet, but pizzerias and restaurants are starting to understand their potentially positive influence on sales.
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A turnaround begins at Pizza Inn
The last 20 years of Pizza Inn's storied, 48-year history have been marked by boardroom battles and franchisee discontent. New CEO Tim Taft believes it's now…
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Talk it up!
Promoting product is important, but positioning an owner's personality is equally important in driving word-of-mouth marketing.
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Kings of the pizza contests
Several pizza operators share their tips for winning some of the country's top pizza contests.
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NAPICS wrap-up: 4,500 attendees sample a slice of the independent pizza market
A crowded show floor greets operators and exhibitors at the North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show.
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OPERATIONS: Half-baked truths about refurbished ovens
Oven remanufacturers know pizza operators get burned regularly when buying poorly refurbished units. Read how they recommend you avoid getting stuck with a bad…
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A truly hands-on experience
If you have questions about your operation, don't miss the 2007 North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show's pizza test kitchen, Feb. 19-20. Seeing may be believing…
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Freedom of choice, or freedom from choice?
Restaurant customers have said for ages they want lots of choices, but research and sales results show they're easily overloaded with options.
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Perishable Cash
It looks, smells and tastes like food, but in reality, inventory on your shelves is perishable cash. Manage it tightly, and you could add profits to your…
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