+ BETTER TOGETHER.

Grain Craft and Shepherd’s Grain have proudly come together to offer a wide selection of premium pizza flours. With a focus on quality and consistencyalong with a commitment to the long-term health of our land - your pizza will always rise above the rest.

A shared passion for positive change.

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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.

Domino’s Faces Challenging Year as Same-Store Sales Drop Again

Plagued by labor woes and inflation, the chain’s stores declined by 2.9% in 2022’s second quarter after a drop of 3.6% in the previous quarter. PMQ.com/dominos-pizza-sales-decline/

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Real California Pizza Contest

The annual pizza making competition, sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board, focused on dairy products from the Golden State. pmq.com/real-california-pizza-contestwinners-2022/

Why On-Demand Pay Is Catching

On in the Restaurant Industry

Is the biweekly pay period past its prime? Sbarro has joined a growing movement to allow employees to collect their pay immediately.

PMQ.com/on-demand-pay/

The Wild and Woolly Story of Colorado-Style Pizza

Was Beau Jo’s founder really a mountain man who was trampled by a woolly mammoth? Or just a regular guy with an eye for pretty pies?

PMQ.com/colorado-style-pizza/

Italian Experts Name the Best Pizzeria

in the U.S.

Italy’s 50 Top Pizza online guide once again dispatched “pizza inspectors” across the country to rank the best pizza restaurants for 2022.

PMQ.com/best-pizzeria-in-america/

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INTERNATIONAL PIZZA MARKET

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Which Pizza Chain Had the Fastest AUV Growth in 2021?

Average unit volume for Californiabased Mountain Mike’s Pizza jumped by more than 30% in 2021 compared to 2019, says Nation’s Restaurant News PMQ.com/mountain-mikes-auv-growth/

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