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    Posts written by Nick Charles

    Nick Charles
    President, Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust
    Nick has been in the pizza dough business for more than 20 years. He heads up the company’s customer development and service (making sure they’re always happy with our product and our processes) and manages the overall business. It’s a big job, and he’s the right guy to do it!
    Does Your Pizza Dough Match Your Oven’s Capabilities? [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Does Your Pizza Dough Match Your Oven’s Capabilities? [INFOGRAPHIC]

    September 27 2017
    By Nick Charles



    An oven is a substantial investment for any pizzeria or other operation that serves pizza. The oven you use must have the features and benefits necessary to help your kitchen run efficiently. But, to ...



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    August 23 2017

    As the pizza crust experts, Alive & Kickin’ is often sought out by operators — and distributors looking to help operators — to answer questions ...



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    August 9 2017

    Did you know that it’s possible to have your restaurant’s pizza dough balls or crusts – using your unique recipe – made for you by a manufacturer? ...



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    July 19 2017

    Until recently, wood-fired pizzas have been reserved only for restaurants that have installed a special wood-fired oven. This artisanal method of ...



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    May 31 2017

    After weeks of voting and hundreds of submissions, we’ve finally crowned a winner in our Facebook Page’s Slice of Life Caption Contest! Last Friday, ...



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    March 29 2017

    Are you a pizzeria owner/operator, general manager, chef or employee who likes a little friendly competition? Love winning swag and other great ...



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    March 22 2017

    Who doesn’t love a pizza with the perfect balance of chewy and crisp texture, a hint of unique smoky flavor, and the artisanal appearance of a ...



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    January 4 2017

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tackling a number of initiatives under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that holds food retailers, ...



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    December 28 2016

    Out with the old, in with the new! 2017 is shaping up to be a year of continued evolution for the restaurant industry, which will naturally shape ...



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    October 14 2016

    With a reported double-digit percentage growth from 2014 to 2015, the fast-casual restaurant sector is a force to be reckoned with in foodservice—a ...



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