Hot Pizza Toppings to Watch Popular pizza toppings can vary by pizzeria. So, we asked operators what pizza toppings they've introduced in the past 12 months to get a gauge on what's hot with pizza toppings. We found toppings that are new to pizzeria menus: * Going with a different pepperoni style like cup and char or old world * Vegan meat and cheese alternatives * Sweet toppings including hot honey, fig jam and maple syrup. * Cup and char sausage, as well as Italian sausage We look at more menu trends including more style and toppings data, plus what's hot in non-pizza items and big picture menu trends. Check out the full 2024 Pizza Industry Trends Report at PizzaToday.com. 2024 Restaurant Marketing Trends to Watch We've scoured dozens and dozens of 2024 marketing trend predictions to give you a look at what's hot and what's relevant to pizzerias. Check out 10 marketing trends to watch in 2024: 1. Online ordering is more valuable than just order taking. It is a marketing tool to increase check averages and frequency. 2. A strong social presence will dominate campaigns. Restaurants will continue to pour energies and budgets towards social strategies with an emphasis on short-form video, influencer campaigns and social commerce. 3. AI has hit the small-business markets. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are being used to optimize the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. 4. Customer data is ever more vital to growth. Use customer data more personally, as well as protect that data. 5. Cause marketing never goes out of style. Hone in on the organizations that are important to you and fit your overall brand. 46 / PIZZATODAY.COM / DECEMBER 2023http://www.PizzaToday.com http://www.PIZZATODAY.COM