NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ahead of National Pizza Day (February 9) Slice, the consumer ordering app and technology platform powering America’s largest network of pizzerias, has released its fifth annual “Slice of the Union.'' Slice gathered analytics from its 20,000 mom and pop shop partners across all 50 states, to provide consumers with a deep (dish) dive into America's obsession with its favorite food - pizza. As the leading pizza authority, Slice continues to document how money, travel and technology influence America's pizza eating habits. “We continuously provide up-to-the moment data on customer ordering habits to the pizzerias we work with, but it’s always fun to compile analytics that every consumer can bite into,” said Slice CEO and Founder Ilir Sela. “For instance, and this is fun, pizza orders increased 10.4% during Kansas City Chief games after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got together. Something else that will catch your eye is the amount of money consumers saved by ordering via the Slice app v. well-known delivery apps

New Product Launches Including Mobile Application, an Updated POS System and Improved Customizable Web Tools and Menu Data Dashboard also Responsible for Additional Sign upsNEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following news of a partnership between Domino's and Uber, Slice today announced a 30% increase in agreements signed with partner shops between January and June 2023, compared to the previous year. The innovative tech platform powering the largest network of independent pizzerias nationwide, serves nearly 20,000 pizzerias in all 50 states, almost triple the amount of domestic Domino's locations."Our core mission has remained the same since Slice's founding, which is to keep local businesses thriving by offering the same specialized technology, marketing, data insights, shared services and guidance that major pizza chains offer franchisees," says CEO and Founder Ilir Sela. "With the addition of our new owner's app and data-driven, customizable tools, we are providing more value to independent shops by helping them continue to strengthen the relationship they have with their customers and embrace their individuality and unique creativity."INDEPENDENT PIZZERIAS ARE THRIVING AS SLICE ANNOUNCES 30% INCREASE IN STORE SIGN UPS FOR FIRST HALF OF YEAR Tweet thisRecently, Slice overhauled its "Owner's Portal" introducing new and improved customizable assets and analytical tools, in addition to launching a mirroring app for shop owners to run their businesses on the go. An updated POS system has also helped attract even more shop owners to the Slice network."Third-party ordering on the new POS is a game changer! I don't have to double-check different tablets and make adjustments to all of the different menus and their formats. It makes taking orders seamless and avoids potential errors. I know that this is going to make the customer experience even better," said Sergio Nunez, owner of Jet City Pizza in Newcastle, WA.More information about the three launches can be found below:OWNER'S PORTAL TOOLS & MOBILE APPThe new tools include everything from analytical insights and social media assets, to creative color concepts and new website options, all of which enhance the relationship between pizza shops and those they serve