November 1, 2021
I’m pretty sure we’re at the cusp of a condiment revolution. Over the past six months, I’ve received at least a dozen samples of new sauces and sprinkles from both existing and fledgling companies. Not all of them are made expressly for pizza, but they all have the pizza industry in their crosshairs. For as… Read More ›
November 1, 2021
Taking delivery in house Technology and convenience have spurred increases in food delivery outpacing dine-in by 300 percent since 2016. Still deciding whether to use a third-party service for your pizzeria delivery or to do it yourself? To help you make the decision, let us look at the cost of Do It Yourself (DIY) Delivery… Read More ›
November 1, 2021
Order Up During the COVID-19 pandemic, delivery and carryout orders sustained Gino Shalaby and his upstart eatery, Memo’s Pizza in Zebulon, North Carolina. For nine months, the 24-seat dining room at Shalaby’s one-year old pizzeria sat empty. Though Memo’s dining room has since reopened, carryout and delivery still account for 75 percent of revenue. “For… Read More ›
November 1, 2021
Delivering a Guest Experience To Go In early August 2021, 60 percent of adults stated they had ordered takeout during the previous week, according to the 2021 National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Report. The percentage aligns with a consumer trend to dine offsite, which began when Covid-19 struck and has continued… Read More ›
September 1, 2021
How Clean is Your Ice? The ice machine is a crucial piece of equipment in foodservice, but it can easily become the dirtiest place in the restaurant. The culprits are biofilm, or slime, and scale, which is calcium and magnesium buildup. Ice is food, so pizzeria owners need to make sure the ice maker works… Read More ›
September 1, 2021
Increase Green Efforts on the Planet and Increase Profits In its newest location, Noble Pie Parlor of Reno, Nevada, incorporated an herb garden into its décor. The addition is not only eye-catching; it is also practical. When appropriate, the herbs are used in cocktails served from the bar and incorporated into pizza sauces and other… Read More ›
September 1, 2021
The Perfect Pie at the Perfect Temp If systems to serve food are unaligned and a once-piping-hot pizza arrives cold to a hungry diner, the customer will notice. Moreover, they likely will remember the meal—but not in a positive light. Nearly 70 percent of pizza customers report that getting the temperature wrong on their order… Read More ›
August 1, 2021
There are many inherent dangers to delivering pizza, from vehicular accidents to crime and, still, COVID-19. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019 there were 2,580 cases of nonfatal illnesses or injuries related to driver/sales workers in the private accommodation and food services industry, up from 2,380 in 2018. (The BLS does… Read More ›
June 1, 2021
Buffets, salad bars and even fountain beverages are adapting to safer formats Restaurants with buffets did not disappear during the COVID-19 crisis, but they did adapt. As pizzerias reopen their all-you-can-eat pizza, salad bars and free-refill fountain drinks, the setups look different. Operators say that although there are costs involved in making changes to everything… Read More ›
June 1, 2021
Packaging Options Pizzeria owners already know how to package pizza, but it’s a challenge to wrap up salads, appetizers and pasta to go. As operators increased their carryout and delivery options during the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to find new boxes for these other foods. The containers have to be well made and inexpensive, and… Read More ›
When a customer first walks through you door, they make a quick assessment of their surroundings, including your floor plan and restaurant design. After that, it’s up to your employees to get them to come back. Many customers admit poor service will keep them from returning to a restaurant despite enjoying its food. Staff training and management are critical for success. Front-of-the-house employees should look –– and act –– the important part of host in a dining room, and proper training is the key to making that happen.
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How well does your restaurant design fit with your concept? Not only does décor play a part in creating your brand but also the type of service you offer. Dine-in, counter service, delivery and carryout can all play a part in creating customers’ opinions of a restaurant’s business. If a restaurateur is ready for a rebranding, renovation and remodeling floor plans may create fresh eye appeal and breathe new life into an ailing concept.
Discover restaurant design trends and advice in the Front of the House at Pizza Today.