Prepping Pizza Profitability

Know your customer - According to PMQ Pizza Magazine in their Pizza Power Report 2016, 63% of pizza lovers are women, and 41% of those are millennial women. This women exercise at least twice a week, adding a layer of desire for foods at are health conscious, but can allow for indulgence. Hispanic customers will also have a big impact on the pizza industry, as they more likely than the general market to choose pizza when dining out in the fast food category.

Ingredient Innovation - Artisian pizza with unique flavor combinations are the key to operators gaining a bigger piece of the pizza industry pie. In a recent Pizza Today article, “Use these artisan indgredients over more traditional pizza toppings” John Gutekanst suggests using artisian meats and cheese including pork belly, fresh chorizo, Manchego and brie versus more traditional toppings to add complexity in flavor and appeal to consumers growing demand for unique dining experiences. Delfield^® prep tables make adding innovative ingredients to an pizza operation simple with a variety of solutions that are space saving and deliver increased capcity. Hear more.

Up to Speed - Speedy service is no longer just for customers at a QSR. The foodservice industry as a whole is seeking ways to compete on speed of service, while still delivering the quality and customization consumers demand. Lincoln Impinger Ovens with FastBake^® technology allow pizza operators to decrease their cook time by up to 35% while still producing the quality product customers have come to expect. Hear more.