The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family values that has grown into a leading international restaurant chain.
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Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic Primucci was the top executive of the year.
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How to build a thriving company culture that inspires and engages
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
A strong, intentional company culture drives success by boosting productivity, attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees feel valued through transparent leadership and meaningful connection.
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How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by evolving to meet the sophisticated, nutrition-focused demands of Gen Z and millennial consumers.
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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.
Mountain Mike's Pizza launches GarlicParmStuft Crust
Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced the nationwide launch of its new GarlicParmStuft Crust, marking the first time the nearly 50-year-old chain has offered a…
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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.
