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?

At our recent Pizza Paradise event, we highlighted a full range of pizza ovens and solutions. The reality is, not every type of oven will help every type of operation, and one of the biggest keys to a successful pizza operation is to select the appropriate oven.

Whether you're opening up a new restaurant in Florida, or it's time for an upgrade, one of the biggest pieces of equipment you'll want to do your research on is the oven. There are many different options, and it's not a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. We'll get you up to speed quickly in this handy guide about the differences between some common types of ovens.