World Pizza Cup Champion Tony Gemignani of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Capo’s (and a few other restaurants!) and Bar Rescue took time out his crazy schedule to help bar, club and restaurant owners gain more profit from pizza.
“Pizza is one of the most profitable foods in the industry,” Tony stated confidently, “It’s controllable; the food cost is great.” Therefore, it’s wise for every bar owner to incorporate fresh, house made pizza into their venue.
In what seems like a no-brainer, the tangy, spicy and salty seasonings used in pizzas activate thirst in customers, helping to increase revenue by increasing sales of spirits and beer.
The pizza champion suggested having beer or liquor companies pay for the printing of menus and table tents as well as scoring marketing dollars by incorporating those spirits or beers into pizza recipes. Recipes such as dough made with micro beer and vodka sauces. Artisan pizzas and specialty pizzas can also incorporate alcohol based ingredients.
Additionally, pizza is the perfect addition to event packages and table service. Creating a pairing menu is another way to increase profits and Tony offered up his top 5 suggestions:
- Margherita with pale lager
- Pepperoni with pale ale
- BBQ with dark stout
- Pest veggie with a tart, acidic sour ale
- Meat lover with a full-bodied, hoppy IPA
Another fantastic benefit to serving pizza in your bar? The investment is minimal making profits even more tremendous when done right.
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