Voting now open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
Voting is officially open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing the restaurant professionals driving growth, innovation and excellence in…
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One man's journey from delivery driver to franchisee of 105 Papa Johns restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Eric Murphy transformed a chance gig as a Papa Johns delivery driver in 1999 into a 105-unit franchise empire across six states by prioritizing strategic regional growth and employee loyalty.
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4 misses in Founder-led negotiations
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage, making it essential to partner with an objective advisor to maximize the true value of their deals.
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Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad Coulter. Today the brand runs 16 restaurants across seven states, generating more than $23 million in systemwide revenue, and has been franchising since 2020.
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle Soriano of Goodway Group explored how AI and location intelligence can inform site selection, media strategy, audience engagement, and faster, more informed decisions.
Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout
Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…
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2026 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers
This year’s Top 100 honors those who have mastered the "rare beast" of combining high-volume operations with artisanal quality. Whether it’s an independent shop utilizing AI to streamline inventory or a regional chain perfecting the 18-minute carryout window, these Movers & Shakers are the ones defining the future of the American slice.
