Congrats to the talented Davide Lubrano Lavadera! Named a Pizza Today 2025 Rising Stars, Davide wows the industry with his passion and dedication to the craft. hubs.ly/Q03vv7HB0 #PizzataPizzeria #RisingStar

Big congratulations to Miriam Weiskind of @yumsofpdx for being recognized as a Rising Star! 🍕✨ From cross-country moves to sleepless nights, Miriam’s story is nothing short of inspiring. hubs.ly/Q03w3Lbm0. #PizzaLovers #RisingStar #Pizzaiolo #PortlandEats

🎉 A huge congratulations to Victoria Tiso, owner of @Tori_tspizzeria in Malverne, NY, for being named one of Pizza Today’s 2025 Rising Stars! 🌟 🍕 Read her incredible story: hubs.ly/Q03wcHl10 #RisingStar #PizzaIndustry #WomenInBusiness

🎉 Big congratulations to Melina Piroso Felix, owner of @thepizzabanditcolorado, for being named one of Pizza Today's Rising Stars of 2025! 🌟👏 Check out her inspiring story: hubs.ly/Q03wcVyh0 🍕✨ #RisingStar #PizzaInnovation #ThePizzaBandit #DenverEats

Congrats to @pizzabyruffin’s Isaiah Ruffin for being named a Rising Stars! 🎉🍕 Learn more about Isaiah and wife Colleen Constant's incredible journey from a food truck to Seattle’s South Lake Union. hubs.ly/Q03wgHxw0 #RisingStars #PizzaIndustry #SeattleEats

We caught up with this month's Rising Star Davide Lubrano with Vinny Gallagher, co-owners of Pizzata Pizzeria in Philadelphia. Enjoy this clip on competing mishaps. Then check out the full episode of The Hot Slice with Pizza Today: hubs.ly/Q03wFjJR0

MONTANARA MONDAY! Learn how to make the famed fried pizza from Pizza Masters Franco Pepe and Tony Gemignani. In March, the pizza stars gave an amazing demo at Pizza Expo detailing how to make a Montanara. hubs.ly/Q03x2h7k0 Good luck. Share your results on social.

A mobile pizza oven and food truck or trailer are big-ticket items for pizzaiolos doing business on the road. Costs for the smaller items add up quickly, however. Jason Cipriani of Sips & Pies breaks down what he's spent to get the business operational. hubs.ly/Q03xk6zR0

Grandma's secret recipe just got a glow-up 💫🍕! Crispy edges, fluffy centers, and that perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio? Yes, please 🙌😍 🍕✨ Read the full slice-by-slice story: hubs.ly/Q03xt8gw0 #GrandmaPizza #SquarePieLove #FoodieMustTry

Restaurants report employee retention is improving this year, according to a new study released by Restaurant365. The number of restaurants reporting turnover of 10 percent or lower is up since December, based on a survey of 5,000 restaurant operators. hubs.ly/Q03xxmxw0

Rising Star Melina Piroso Felix, owner of The Pizza Bandit in Denver, talks transition from food truck to food hall on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today. Listen to the full episode now: hubs.ly/Q03xG9Vx0

Diversifying your menu should be framed around these tenants: 🔸Stick to Your Brand 🔸Know Your Food Costs 🔸Cross-Utilize Ingredients Nuggets from Melissa RIckman's "Diversifying Your Menu" session at Pizza Expo hubs.ly/Q03y1lJ60

There are a lot of restaurants struggling right now. George Gilliam of Uncle G's Pizza in Birmingham, AL, reached out to us to share what's working for him to turn slow days into high-volume days. Check out his strategy. hubs.ly/Q03ybZKR0

Each food seller - whether distributor, grocery, warehouse or farmer/farmers market - has its own pros and cons. Establishing relationships with these vendors can be a learning process. For small mobile operators, it's a balance. hubs.ly/Q03ymssW0

Wylie Dufresne, the acclaimed chef behind NYC's Stretch Pizza, wowed the crowd at Pizza Expo 2025 with his approach to blending science and flavor. 🍕✨ hubs.ly/Q03yt8Y00 #PizzaExpo2025 #WylieDufresne #PizzaInnovation #FoodScience

Did you catch this week's The Hot Slice Podcast? Here's a little sound bite from Rising Star Jhy Coulter, owner of Kansas City-based pizzeria, Orange by Devoured. Listen to the full episode as she shares her startup story as a new entrepreneur. hubs.ly/Q03yVZcZ0

Pizza Today names Mattenga’s Pizzeria in San Antonio, Texas as our 2025 Pizzeria of the Year. Join us in congratulating owners Matthew and Hengam Stanfield and the entire team at Mattenga’s. hubs.ly/Q03zjcL_0 #pizzeriaoftheyear #mattengaspizzeria

A huge congratulations to Salvatore "Tore" Trupiano Mangia E Bevi for taking home the $10,000 Grand Prize at the California Pizza Contest with his award-winning Creamery Crown Pizza! 🏆🍕 hubs.ly/Q03zBwkB0 #PizzaContest #AwardWinningPizza #CaliforniaCuisine

"Pizza is an edible canvas," according to Chris Decker of Truly Pizza. Find out how he uses seasonal ingredients to promote local farmers and drive interest in new dishes under the "Menu Development" section of hubs.ly/Q03B7HB90. hubs.ly/Q03B7FS40

When pricing menu items, it is important to understand food costs and all-in operating costs. The difference between a 10-inch pizza and a 12-inch pie can push families to order even more items, driving up sales. Follow one mobile operator's choices. hubs.ly/Q03Bmc6B0