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It’s no secret that Americans love pizza. An average of 350 pizza slices are sold every second, which, over a year, amounts to more than three billion pizzas. The financial impact is even more impressive. Pizzerias make up roughly 17 percent of all U.S. restaurants—almost one in every five. This translates to over $40 billion in annual sales. Given pizza's popularity, it's no wonder Americans have high standards for their pies. We all have our favorite pizzerias and demand quality. But how can pizza makers meet these expectations?

New methods of cooking are becoming commonplace in the kitchen. Pop-up events, mobile kitchens, and even changing commercial kitchen layouts mean that different styles of cooking equipment are necessary to maintain quality in different environments. Ventless kitchen equipment is one way that commercial kitchen equipment is becoming more versatile and allows cooking in unique locations.