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The Current State of the Pizza Industry

The pizza industry cooled off after the massive growth experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to an industry-leading survey, the potential for further expansion is likely.

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Secret Tips From Mike - Making the Best Pizza and Profits

Almost everyone loves pizza. And what do customers love more than pizza? A well-made, crispy crust pizza. Crusts that are soggy or not flavorful are a recipe for disaster. Our own Mike Colligon has some tips to help ensure your foodservice is serving the best pies in town.

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Why Continental Refrigeration Is Ideal for School Cafeterias

School nutrition programs face many challenges ranging from budgetary constraints to nutrition guidelines and regulations. Add in the labor shortages in school cafeterias, and it's a recipe for inefficiency. The good news is there are foodservice equipment innovations that can help make school foodservice easier and more successful. Commercial refrigeration equipment from Continental can alleviate many of the challenges that school cafeterias face, allowing schools to serve healthy meals without added expenses.

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5 Creative Uses for Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens

We already know how popular pizza can be. In fact, according to the Washington Post, Americans consume roughly 350 slices per second, and nearly half of the country eats pizza at least once a week. For the rest of you? Well, we're not sure we can be friends.

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Blast Chiller

 

If you've ever worked in a commercial kitchen or eaten in a commercial or institutional foodservice operation, you know how important fresh ingredients can be. For operators, though, the process of preserving freshness is harder than eating the end result, and blast chillers can help.

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5 Reasons Why a Combi Belongs in a School Kitchen

Combi ovens can be viewed as one of the most versatile pieces of foodservice equipment in any commercial or institutional kitchen. In school cafeteriaswhere labor challenges are so pronounced, combi ovens can be even more beneficial. Why? Let's take a closer look at the five reasons why school nutrition directors should consider using a combi oven.

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Start Building the Commercial Kitchen of the Future

Commercial and institutional kitchens are changing. A combination of foodservice industry trends coupled with foodservice equipment innovations is speeding up these changes like never before. For example, the current labor shortage is forcing operators to consider automation, robotics, and smart kitchens as a way to run more efficiently and profitably.

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The Top Ingredient to Successful Pizza Service

Pizza has been a staple of the food and restaurant industry for many years, and it remains one of the most profitable restaurant types; however, for restaurant owners and managers to capitalize on that popularity, and maximize profit margins, pizza restaurants and pizzerias must start with the most important ingredient of all. Preparation.

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3 Ideas for Improving Your Brew Pub or Bar Food Menu

The beer and cocktails are certainly important to the success of a bar or brew pub, but it's not the only way to attract customers. The food is also essential, and recent trends have shown a movement toward higher-end food items in bars. In fact, a new type of restaurant has emerged called a gastropub.

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Considerations for the New World of Takeout, Delivery, and Ghost Kitchens

More and more diners are looking to takeout and delivery services when it comes to dining preferences. In many cases, patrons come into a restaurant that has racks or shelves beside the cash register to store the pre-ordered meals that customers have phoned in or ordered from a mobile app. People are becoming used to picking up food from their favorite establishments or having it delivered directly to the comfort of their own homes.

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