PMQ Pizza Magazine releases a Pizza Power Report every December, highlighting a year’s worth of statistics, trends, and success stories within the pizza industry. Our previous article reviewed the 2017 report covering 2016; this article takes a look back to the 2015 report about 2014 to see what’s changed. Comparing the data from a couple of years ago with content from the current issue reveals a growth spurt and some interesting trends that are shaking the industry. (more…)

The end-of-year holidays are just around the corner; a time to pause and give thanks.

As foodservice professionals, we will take this time to scrutinize the year’s successes and failures and look forward to a new year in which we can figure out ways to satisfy more customers and spend less money doing it. (more…)

Everyone’s main focus in November is to surround themselves with family, friends, and inherently dive into the annual Thanksgiving feast. While turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce are the staples on Thanksgiving, pizza has become more and more associated with the holiday.

Quietly sandwiching Thanksgiving are two of the biggest days of the year for pizzerias. This phenomenon should be no surprise … It’s the usual reasons why pizza is America’s no. 1 comfort food: it’s fast, easy, convenient and unbelievably delicious and satisfying! (more…)

Ahead of National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20th, America’s favorite pretzel maker launches limited time savory snack option

LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today announced the limited time only addition of NEW Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets to its menu. Available now through November 13, Pepperoni Pretzel Nuggets are a scrumptious bite-sized option for guests who want a savory treat or a hearty snack to fight off hunger between meals. read more – http://bit.ly/2cqsovl

Scrolling through social media, it is almost impossible not to come across a picture of a friend’s lunch. Whether it is a deliciously, enticing slice of pepperoni pizza or a mountainous dessert, the gluttonous pictures are everywhere, teasing the masses and enticing everyone to eat the same food they’re seeing on the screen.

Instagram is specifically a mecca for envious meals. However, Instagram does not have to be exclusively used as a personal platform to connect with friends and family. A range of businesses have capitalized on the site – from utilizing it to spread news about their businesses and to target new markets. (more…)