Pizza Expo

09/09/2026

The Great American Pizza Challenge at Pizza Expo Columbus is your chance to showcase your skills, compete against top pizzaiolos, and create a buzz around your pizza. Two divisions are almost full:
• America’s Best Non-Traditional Thin-Crust Pizza
• Young Pizza Maker of the Year – Non-Traditional

Spots are limited in all divisions, so don’t wait to secure your spot! 🏆🍕
Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q04x4ksD0

Sponsored by:
• Grande Cheese Foodservice - The Great American Pizza Challenge
• Ezzo Sausage - America’s Best Non-Traditional Thin-Crust
• Hormel Foodservice - America’s Best Pepperoni Slice

09/04/2026

Looking for practical ways to make your pizzeria more sustainable and profitable?
Chef Dr. Junnie Lai’s seminar, The Sustainable Pizzeria Playbook: Practical Systems That Reduce Waste and Protect Profits, will cover strategies for reducing waste, innovating with ingredients, and protecting your bottom line. 🍕🧐

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04wNz2D0

09/04/2026

Every pizza has a story. 🍕
In this month’s Slice of Advice, we’re reminded to slow down and look back at how far we’ve come. Running a pizzeria means always focusing on the next order, shift or busy weekend, but taking a moment to reflect can remind you just how much you’ve grown.

View the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q04wKVCQ0

When people hear about your passion and your distinct path, they stop seeing you as just another food business. They start rooting for you as a person.

09/01/2026

Learn from one of the world’s top sourdough pizza experts!
Will Grant, a.k.a. Sourdough W***y, is bringing his workshop, Making Dough and Pizzas. Discover his techniques for making great dough and pizzas while exploring the history and future of both American and Italian-style pizza.

Register Today: https://hubs.ly/Q04w9mpM0

08/31/2026

What happens when you turn a favorite appetizer into a pizza? 🦀🍕
This On Deck recipe puts a pizza twist on crab rangoon, with plenty of post-bake toppings and steps to bring it all together. What appetizer would you turn into a pizza? Share your ideas below. 👇

Read the full recipe and give it a try!
https://hubs.ly/Q04v_MVr0

Turn your favorite appetizer into a pizza! This Crab Rangoon Pizza features a creamy cheese filling, fresh herb mix, seasoned crab, and crispy wontons.

08/28/2026

Learn from Scott Wiener, pizza expert, author, and founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours! With years of experience exploring the history, culture, and trends of pizza, Scott is bringing his expertise to Pizza Expo Columbus with two must-see experiences:
• Scott’s Pizza Tour 🍕
• Exploring Today’s Top Trends 🔥

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04vJjTR0

08/27/2026

Looking for the perfect summer sauce? 🌿 Pesto brings fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese and olive oil together for a bright, flavorful addition to pizza and more. Learn about the history behind pesto and tips for making it in your kitchen.

View the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q04vCNtp0

Pesto alla Genovese is a brilliant green sauce made with sea salt, fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil. Its history is long and varied.

08/26/2026

Join Nick Bogacz to gain strategies to strengthen your team and protect your profits through sessions like:
• Hiring in Any Market & Creating a Winning Training Program 👥
• Combating Rising Food Costs 💰

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04vsMnH0

08/21/2026

The Great American Pizza Challenge is back with 7 divisions! Get ready to see some of the best pizza makers in the country go head-to-head as they compete for the titles.

A big thank you to our sponsors:
• Grande Cheese Foodservice: The Great American Pizza Challenge
• Ezzo Sausage: America’s Best Non-Traditional Thin-Crust
• Hormel Foods: America’s Best Pepperoni Slice

Register today and join us for all the action! 🍕🏆
https://hubs.ly/Q04tTlhR0

08/20/2026

Join Mike Bausch as he guides you on how to work smarter and increase your restaurant’s profits. Don’t miss these sessions:
• AI Office, Analog Kitchen: Learn how to blend AI with proven restaurant systems. 💻
• Find the Money: The Profit Leaks Quietly Killing Your Restaurant: Discover the hidden profit leaks hurting your restaurant. 💸🧐

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04tKmrf0