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Craft & Technique

The Art of the Perfect Crust: Our 40-Year Dough Recipe

Chef Maria Torres May 20, 2026 7 min read

Every great pizza starts long before the toppings. Our signature dough has been hand-crafted using the same slow-fermentation method since 1984. We're pulling back the curtain on what makes it so exceptional — from flour selection to the precise hydration ratio that gives you that perfect crisp-chewy balance.

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Recipes

5 Ranch-Style Toppings You Need to Try This Summer

From smoky pulled pork to tangy buffalo chicken, we break down the five seasonal toppings our team is obsessing over this summer — and how to build the perfect ranch pizza at home.

Jake Rivers • May 12, 2026

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Community

How Pizza Ranch Gives Back: Our Community Nights Program

Each month, a local school or nonprofit partners with us for Community Night — where a portion of every order goes directly to their cause. Meet the people making it happen.

Sara Mitchell • May 5, 2026

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Ingredients

Farm to Table: Where We Source Our Freshest Ingredients

Quality starts at the source. We visit three of our local farm partners in Iowa to show you exactly where your tomatoes, peppers, and herbs come from — and why it matters.

Chef Maria Torres • Apr 28, 2026

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Catering

Planning the Perfect Pizza Party: Our Top Catering Tips

Hosting a graduation party, corporate lunch, or family reunion? Our catering team shares inside tips to make sure your event runs smoothly — from portion planning to keeping pizzas perfectly hot.

Tom Hendricks • Apr 18, 2026

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Dining

Mastering the Ranch Buffet: A Beginner's Honest Guide

First time at a Pizza Ranch buffet? You're in for a treat. We walk you through timing, the best pies to grab early, how the cactus bread rotation works, and how to save room for dessert.

Lisa Park • Apr 8, 2026

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Franchise

From Employee to Owner: One Franchisee's Pizza Ranch Journey

Marcus Webb started washing dishes at his hometown Pizza Ranch at 17. Today he owns three locations. In this candid interview, Marcus shares what the franchise journey really looks like — the challenges, the rewards, and why he'd do it all over again.