THE POWER OF ONE

How independent pizzerias can flex their superpowers and compete with the chains. PAGE 24

YOU DON’T NEED A BIG BREWERY TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT. Old Town Pizza’s brewery component Slice Beer Company knows a few things about making big beers in a small space. Slice and BrewBilt teamed up to customize a system that perfectly fits both their brewing style and 1,100-SF production area.

What’s your declaration of independence?

Grande is championing operators who have an independent spirit and shared passion for excellence. By providing the finest all natural, authentic Italian cheeses, along with an unwavering commitment to quality, we’ll continue to advocate for independents and their love of the craft.

By Rick Hynum

2022 Real California Pizza Contest Accepting Entries Through April 24

Pizzaioli and chefs can win up to $30,000 in cash prizes with recipes featuring California dairy cheeses in the fourth annual competition. pmq.com/real-california-pizza-contest-2022/

Yelp Ranks This Employee-Owned Pizza Shop as No. 1 in the U.S. Rave reviews have earned Cheese Board Collective, located in Berkeley, California, the top spot in Yelp’s “Top 100 Places for Pizza” list.

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37-Year-Old Pizzeria Transitions to Employee Ownership

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Riverside Pizzeria: Going Fully Sustainable in Costa Rica

Rudy Waldner journeyed to Costa Rica to find out how restaurateur Daniel Harris has created a thriving business with a triple bottom line.

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Spring Cleaning: 5 Tips to Optimize Your Pizzeria

April’s here at last, and it’s a good time to start thinking about ways to clear out the old and bring in the new at your pizza restaurant.

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Founders Mark Gold and Louis Siecinski have partnered with Teamshares to turn the workers at Milwaukee’s Pizza Shuttle into stakeholders.

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