{"id":149529,"date":"2025-06-30T20:43:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/?post_type=topics&#038;p=149529"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:03:17","slug":"summertime-blues-combat-your-summer-sales-slump-commentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/news\/summertime-blues-combat-your-summer-sales-slump-commentary\/149529\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime Blues | Combat Your Summer Sales Slump Commentary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Summer hits differently for most Americans. As the days grow long and the weather heats up, it\u2019s all about backyard BBQs, time at the pool or lake and summer sports, etc. Summer is a happy season for most.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Unfortunately, many pizzerias move into a bit of a slowdown during the summer. It\u2019s not a total dead period, but sales do typically drop before the robust rebound that happens in the fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A great summer cocktail program, a stellar salad lineup, creative limited-time offerings featuring \u201clighter\u201d fare and doubling down on marketing and advertising initiatives all help combat the summer sales slump.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The good news is pizza sales ramp up from September through December, so take time during this \u201cbreather period\u201d to tighten operations, review staffing and any lingering food cost\/menu pricing issues and get ready for the big autumn season you know is coming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This fall will bring a new highlight as well: <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/industry-news\/schools-in-session-at-pizza-expo-columbus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pizza Expo Columbus<\/a> is just around the corner, and registration is now open! We\u2019ve put together a great seminar and demonstration lineup for you and are excited to fill the Greater Columbus Convention Center with that mad Pizza Expo energy. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzaexpocolumbus.pizzatoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PizzaExpoColumbus.com<\/a> to secure your spot and get ready to attend Oct. 26-27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We\u2019re excited to see you there!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Best,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Jeremy White<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Editor In Chief<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"mailto:jwhite@pizzatoday.com\">jwhite@pizzatoday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-149466\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FC_PIZ_0725_CoverSpine-1-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"July 2025 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine, Rising Stars of the Pizza Industry\" width=\"150\" height=\"206\" \/>Read the July 2025 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Who are this year\u2019s Rising Stars in the Pizza Industry? We profile six up-and-comers who are making their mark on pizza. Discover why the Grandma style pizza is spreading across the country. See why your pizza could benefit from whole-grain flour. Brush up on inventory management best practices. Learn how to take your products to the retail market. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/magazines\/july-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to the July Issue.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer hits differently for most Americans. As the days grow long and the weather heats up, it\u2019s all about backyard BBQs, time at the pool or lake and summer sports, etc. Summer is a happy season for most. Unfortunately, many pizzerias move into a bit of a slowdown during the summer. 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