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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!
    The Fast-Casual Trend: Impact on Pizza & Restaurant Industries

    The Fast-Casual Trend: Impact on Pizza & Restaurant Industries

    October 14 2016
    By Nick Charles



    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 force of $30 billion-plus in annual sales, to be ...



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    August 10 2016

    Ancient in origin and a world traveler like the people who first made it, flatbread (or “first bread”) evolved from a basic cultural staple of ground ...



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    August 3 2016

    When creating or expanding menu offerings, experimenting with different crust types is a great way to generate interest and buzz that will draw in ...



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    July 13 2016

    It used to be that customers had to make a few basic decisions about their pizza order: crust type, toppings and dine-in, takeout or delivery. ...



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    June 22 2016

    With a proven track record of sustained category growth, there’s no doubt take ‘n bake pizza is a natural customer pleaser, primarily because it fits ...



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    May 11 2016

    The pizza business is a competitive one, made even more so with the use of social media campaigns and mobile technologies to capture the attention – ...



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    April 27 2016

    Statistics don’t lie—Americans love their pizza! Nearly 93% of those polled report eating it once a month, which breaks down to 41 million people ...



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    April 20 2016

    The unique flavors of your pies draw patrons in, but appealing to their sense of taste alone may not be enough to keep them coming back.



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    March 30 2016

    It’s estimated that at least 80% of people search for restaurants online. Building a strong social network for your pizzeria is a must-do to keep ...



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    March 17 2016

    Part 1 of our Ovens blog series alerted you to how the type of oven you use impacts the type of pies you make. But there are still other ...



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