Pizza prep tables are sturdy and seemingly simple pieces of kitchen equipment. These units need the same care as standard refrigerators and should not be abused by kitchen staffers.

As it prepares for a growth spurt, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar made a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of Scott Isaacs as president of the Southeastern restaurant chain.

Pizza University hired Leo Spizzirri to serve as its director of education.

Marco’s Pizza promoted John Meyers to chief operating officer.

Mike Burns now serves as chief executive officer for restaurant chain &pizza. Burns takes over from &pizza co-founder Michael Lastoria.

Jason Bireta was introduced as president of Hot Rocks Ovens, a foodservice equipment company that’s a division of Korok Group.

Stone hearth units can be showpieces for pizza places, among other operations. But their price tag and the importance to their operations mean restaurants should invest in their upkeep.

FE&S Kitchen Storage Makeover contest winner Brewability gained organization and storage improvements at a facility with a unique operation model that puts inclusivity at the forefront.

It seems there’s very little that consumers don’t love about pizza — and very little that foodservice operators won’t do to keep that passion alive.

This West Coast brand has invested in a new design and new talent, setting the stage for the chain’s eastward march.

Former CKE Restaurants executive Ron Coolbaugh was appointed chief executive officer for Fresh Brothers, a Los Angeles-based pizza chain with 22 units.

Design and equipment choices support speed and efficiency.

Kevin King will rejoin Donatos as president of the pizza chain, effective January 4, 2022. Tom Krouse, who has held the dual role of president and CEO since 2010 will remain in the latter position.

One restaurant operator segment well-positioned to weather challenging conditions, including economic downturns and even a pandemic, is pizza. This food’s popularity shows no signs of waning as its variety of toppings, crust options and formats continues to keep pace with consumer trends and demand.

Maintenance of brick ovens requires a few steps that differ from that of most appliances.

In addition to pizza, brick ovens roast and bake a wide range of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, stews, vegetable dishes, pastries and breads. There is, however, a certain skill level involved in using these ovens, and the learning curve can be somewhat high. Here are some purchasing considerations for brick ovens.

In addition to pizza, brick ovens roast and bake a wide range of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, stews, vegetable dishes, pastries and breads. There is, however, a certain skill level involved in using these ovens, and the learning curve can be somewhat high.

Pizzerias represent 10% of all full-service and quick-service restaurants, with about 73,000 pizzerias in the U.S. and 21,000 Italian pizza and pasta restaurants (think Olive Garden, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and California Pizza Kitchen), according to data insights from CHD Expert released in January 2021. A whopping 94% of all Americans eat pizza regularly.

Marco's Pizza appointed Tim Brown to serve as vice president, chief of operations.