A SLICE OF THE HOLIDAYS.  

Everyone looks forward to the Holiday season, and consumers reach for the warm, cozy and nostalgic flavors they associate with this special time of year. In this issue of The Slice, we’re digging into the ways you can shape, cut and bake your pizza dough so you can adapt your menus to meet the demand for Holiday-themed bites. And inside you’ll find plenty of inspiration so you can capture their attention with seasonal promotions and unique flavors. When you’re building your menus around sweater weather, we’ve got the tips to help you take the chill out of the air.

TIPS FOR A HOLIDAY-THEMED PIZZA PROGRAM.

SHOW OFF YOUR SEASONALITY.

Mix up your toppings and bring in the seasonal items your consumers associate with the holiday season. Offering goat cheese, maple syrup or apples as toppings shows you’re staying up to date with the change in seasons while simultaneously piquing their interest with unique add-ons.

THEY WANT LTOS.

Consumers associate certain unique flavors with each holiday–and expect special menu items that match the season. Top a parbaked pizza crust with fig jam, prosciutto, goat cheese and arugula for a savory limited-edition wintry pizza.

UPCHARGE FOR PREMIUM TOPPINGS.

Elevate your pies with toppings that you don’t offer any other time of the year. Premium seasonal toppings like candied bacon, caramelized onions, ube, figs and gruyère cheese not only go hand-in-hand with the holidays, but they can help you increase your margins.

SHAPE YOUR DOUGH INTO ANYTHING.

Consumers love pairing their favorite pies with appetizers and starters. Dough can be shaped into mozzarella sticks, pizza bombs, garlic knots, breadsticks and more. Take it one step further and turn your dough into a calzone or stromboli for those interested in something other than pizza.

PIZZA FOR DESSERT.

Gone are the days of offering a simple cookie or brownie for dessert. Get creative and stretch your Roman Style Pizza Dough Balls into a crispy, chewy canvas for a sweet spin on pizza. Adapt s’mores or apple pie recipes to offer your customers exciting holiday treats.

WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER.

Pairing plant-based crusts with veggie and vegan toppings is an easy way to attract health-conscious eaters interested in tasty, low-calorie options. Butternut squash, fresh thyme and roasted beets are perfect toppings for a delicious, vegetable-forward pie.

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SAVORY SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PINSA

Bite into these cozy fall flavors. Creamy burrata, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes and savory prosciutto come together on a crisp, Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pinsa crust for a perfectly balanced and better-for-you bite.

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DISCOVER YOUR EDGE.

DID YOU KNOW?

The fastest marathon while carrying a pizza is 3:14:04 by Mike Cole. He achieved the feat in Columbus, Indiana on September 28, 2024. 

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Take me back to the Resource Center!

1 – Datassential, Fall Trends 2025 

2 – Datassential, February 2025 consumer survey 

3 – Datassential, Launches & Ratings 2024 

4 – Datassential, Menu Trends June 2025 

5 – Datassential Consumer Preferences, Winter Trends 2025 

6 – SNAP! Datassential, Calzones 2025 

7 – SNAP! Datassential, Stromboli 2025 

8 – Pricelisto 2025