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Pizza industry check-in: What Q1 2026 is teaching independent owners

March 18, 2026

So far. Late last year, we asked owners, collected hot takes from across the country, and put out the 2026 Pizza Industry Predictions report. The big themes were hard to…

Independent pizzerias vs chain pizza: How local shops can win even as Dominos thrives

March 11, 2026

Independent pizzerias are on the right side of the pizza market. As an independent pizzeria owner, do you look at Domino’s and think you’re in the same fight? Because you’re…

Slice at the International Pizza Expo: What you need to know

February 24, 2026

Independent pizza doesn’t just survive Vegas. We show up and take notes. The Slice booth is must-visit More of what you want to know If you see a sign like…

valentines day preparation for pizzerias

Trend Report — How pizzerias prepare & profit on Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2026

Profiting on one of the biggest days of the year for independent pizzerias On Valentine’s Day, pizzerias will see customers who already know what they want and are willing to…

The Super Bowl survival guide for pizzerias

January 27, 2026

Super Bowl Sunday can be one of the biggest sales days of the year for independent pizzerias… …if you’re prepared. What’s in this survival guide In this Super Bowl survival…

Restaurant technology trends you can trust

January 21, 2026

Restaurant technology should not break your pizzeria. Restaurant technology is supposed to make running your shop easier, not riskier. For independent pizzerias, the right technology should create stability, protect margins,…

Online Ordering for pizzerias is the new normal: Is your shop ready? [Quiz]

January 7, 2026

Take the 2-Minute online ordering readiness check Pizza has always been about convenience. The thing is, what customers expect convenience to look like has changed. Today, more customers want to…

America is falling out of love with chain pizza: Why the “Pizza Decline” narrative misses the real 2026 opportunity

January 6, 2026

The Headline Every Pizzeria Owner Has Seen “Pizza is dying.” At least, that’s what the Wall Street Journal says. Recent coverage by the WSJ might have you believing that pizza…

Ilir Sela from Slice on why independent pizzerias need a voice right now

December 16, 2025

Pizza prices are on the rise. Delivery fees are increasing. Toppings cost more… And customers are noticing. When economic pressure hits independent pizzerias, the conversation can get oversimplified or ignored.…

What Slice data shows about pizza prices, delivery fees, and changing consumer behavior

December 16, 2025

There’s one thing customers are noticing everywhere right now: pizza prices are up. The changes in behavior are subtle, but the pattern is clear. People are ordering smaller pies. They’re…

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