NORWALK, Conn., July 30 CT-FL-Restrnt-Lodging
Roma Food Enterprises to Anchor Special Pizza Focused Show Within A Show
NORWALK, Conn., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Roma Food Enterprises, the nations largest pizza focused food distributor will be anchoring PMQ Pizza Magazine's 4th annual Orlando Pizza Show taking place at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show; September 5 - 7, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
"We are excited to report that the Orlando Pizza Show has grown in several ways. Roma Food Enterprises will have a huge 2,000 square foot mega booth; many exhibitors have increased their booth size and the number of new exhibitors is up 35%," said Steve Green, publisher of PMQ. "We have added several new features to the event including the Idea Zone and the Franchise Village and we think the 15,000 industry professionals that come to the event will find a great array of new products, services and ideas they can bring back to their pizza restaurants."
This year's show will provide a valuable educational experience featuring Tom (The Dough Doctor) Lehmann and Jeff Zeak. They will be on hand at the Tom Lehmann Dough Information Center to answer all dough questions and to demonstrate how to make a great pizza.
In addition, the Idea Zone will introduce interesting niche ideas on how to successfully market a pizzeria. Attendees can get cutting edge marketing ideas and have direct access to the world of marketing and promotional tools, as well as obtain products and information that will reach more customers and retain a better clientele. For restaurateurs thinking of buying a franchise or those who would like to meet with companies that can assist with financing, leasing, capital, etc., the Franchise Village will be set up to answer all questions.
The American Pizza Championship and the U.S. Pizza Team Trials will take place during the Orlando Pizza Show. Dough spinning pizza acrobats will compete for a spot on the US Pizza Team. The US Pizza Team is selected each year and consists of America's best pizza makers and pizza acrobats who represent the nation's pizza industry at the World Pizza Championships in Salsomaggiore, Italy.
"Along with enjoying great pizza entertainment and getting the chance to taste test some of the best pizzas from around the globe, attendees will walk away with tons of information and a new found excitement about their craft," added Steve Green. PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show is an event not to be missed. The latest products, services, and technologies ranging from pizza dough's, sauces, cheeses, and toppings to ovens, cookware, POS systems, marketing ideas, beverage equipment, apparel, furnishings, and architecture/design will all be featured.
In addition to the Orlando Pizza Show, The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will once again feature The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, offering over two dozen educational sessions. Dick Rivera, former chairman of the National Restaurant Association, will present the keynote address on Saturday, September 6th. Other exciting features taking place during the Show include the Innovative New Product Gallery, The Ultimate Barista Challenge(R) USA:, BARFLY Group Conference Sessions, the Catering Symposium, the Liquid Lounge featuring the Liquid Learning Laboratory, the American Culinary Federation Culinary Competitions, and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Southern Wine & Spirits Gala.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING SHOW:
The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will be held September 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. For more information on exhibiting or attending, call 888-372-3976 or visit the official Show Web site at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com or www.thefoodshows.com.
SOURCE The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
