Fresh off their Keynote Address, we interviewed the Ulrey brothers and the Flyers Pizza and Subs team high above the show floor at Pizza Expo Columbus. Listen to this week's episode of The Hot Slice at hubs.ly/Q04C1_Jk0

Preferments are HOT 🔥 right now. Trying to level up your dough? Consider a BIGA. Laura Meyer details how and when to use a BIGA at hubs.ly/Q04BPPNx0

Indianapolis-based Futuro started out of a home kitchen during COVID. Six years later, it's a brick-and-mortar operation with a solid pre-order business. Luke Tobias shares what makes a good counter-service experience on Friday nights. hubs.ly/Q04BzTfM0

Since so many of you spent last weekend with us at @PizzaExpo Columbus, we've extended the early-bird deadline to give you more time to nominate your pizzeria. Save $20 by filling out your submission form before Oct. 25! hubs.ly/Q04Bly150

Congratulations to Enrico Aguila of Uncle Rico’s Pizza in Fort Myers, Florida, for winning first place in the America's Best Dessert Pizza division of The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Camden Dell of Anthonys by Romo’s in Voorheesville, New York, for winning Young Pizza Maker of the Year during The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Sean Dempsey of @DempseysBrewery in Watertown, South Dakota, for winning first place in the America's Best Breadsticks/Garlic Knots division of The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Anthony Gilbert of Melt Pizza Co. in Stillwater, Minnesota, for winning first place in the America's Best Gluten-Free Pizza division of The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Davide Lubrano Lavadera of Pizatta Pizzeria in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for winning first place in the Non-Traditional Thin Crust Pizza Division at The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Wilhelm Rodriguez of Papa’s Pizza in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico for winning America's Best Pepperoni Slice at The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of @RomosPizza in Glenmont, New York, for winning first place in the America’s Best Traditional Thin Pizza division at The Great American Pizza Challenge held during @PizzaExpo Columbus!

The Ulrey family's Flyers Pizza & Subs has spent five decades building more than a 10-unit pizza company, they've built a legacy. Their story took center stage during a keynote address at Pizza Expo Columbus 👉 hubs.ly/Q04BgyQJ0 #PizzaExpoColumbus #SmallBusiness

Final results for The Great American Pizza Challenge are up! This listing includes placements in regional and pizza style subdivisions. Congratulations to everyone who took a chance and competed this year at @PizzaExpo Columbus! hubs.ly/Q04Bdn0T0

And that’s a wrap on Pizza Expo Columbus! 🍕❤️   What a great two days of bringing the pizza community together in Columbus. Thank you to every attendee, exhibitor, speaker, sponsor, partner, and competitor who made this show possible. We’re so glad you were part of it! 🙌

Congratulations to the Day 2 winners at the Great American Pizza Challenge! The full list of scores will be posted later today! Thank you for joining us at @PizzaExpo Columbus 2026!

Full results from Day 1 of The Great American Pizza Challenge at @PizzaExpo Columbus are in! hubs.ly/Q04zSgnf0

POV: You’re not at Pizza Expo Columbus… and everyone else is having a slice of the action. 🍕👀🔥 We’re making memories (and getting hungry) out here! FOMO hitting yet? Don’t worry — we’ll save you a slice. 🍕🤝 #PizzaExpoColumbus #PizzaToday

Join us for Happy Hour and the Industry Party to connect with fellow pizza pros and make the most of your time at the show. 🍻🤝   Hurry! There’s still time to save $20 off onsite pricing. Register now!   Register Here: hubs.ly/Q04zNyzB0 Learn More: hubs.ly/Q04zNyGV0

Take part in the New Exhibitor Treasure Hunt, Dash 4 Cash, & Pin Your Pizzeria for your chance to walk away with a prize! 💰 Hurry! Secure your pass today & save $20 off the onsite price. Register Now: hubs.ly/Q04zDyJ70 Learn More: hubs.ly/Q04zDyGh0

Brian Rock shows up for struggling communities in a big way with 🍕 PIZZA 🍕. This week on The Hot Slice podcast, we chat with Brian about his latest pizza deployment to Northwestern Indiana after devastating storms left the area without power for weeks. hubs.ly/Q04zBV4g0