Breakout Session: TV Fame and the Pizza Game: Behind the Scenes of TV’s Hottest Cooking Shows
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Lights, camera, pizza! If you’ve watched Beat Bobby Flay or Best in Dough—or even non-cooking shows like Shark Tank—you’ve probably wondered: How did these chefs make the cast, what was the experience like, and how can I be next? In this session, our panelists will tell you how they earned national TV fame and success, from the casting process to prepping for and shooting their segments, plus what happens on the set when the cameras aren’t rolling!
September 4, 2025
11:15 AM
Breakout Session: Culture and Leadership: Coaching Up and Getting Buy-In from Team Members
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
It’s time to rethink our approach to on-boarding and retaining new employees, especially GenZers. Our panel of experts will explain how they identify high performers, train, motivate and mentor them, and help them grow as restaurant professionals rather than disinterested part-timers with one eye on the clock.
3:15 PM
Breakout Session: Get Your Toughest Dough Questions Answered!
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The complexities of pizza dough can sometimes leave even experienced chefs baffled and frustrated. What’s driving you crazy? Is your dough formula living up to your dreams? Can’t get time and temperature squared away for consistency? In this dough-focused free-for-all, our panel of experts, led by PMQ’s own Brian Hernandez, will tackle your problems head-on, offering their own unique perspectives based on decades of experience. Just bring your questions and be ready to take notes. Whatever the style, they’ve got you covered!