'You’re not annoying; you’re marketing': Top takeaways from the Restaurant Marketing Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Check out these 10 highlights of the Restaurant Marketing Workshop.
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Why an independent restaurateur is betting on Mellow Mushroom
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Seasoned independent restaurateur Jon Walker is expanding his culinary portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise in Danville, Virginia, capitalizing on the brand's robust corporate support system and a strategic location near a high-traffic casino.
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De-risking the map: Why traditional site selection is failing modern restaurants
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Whether you're looking to scale your footprint, optimize existing markets or get a clearer picture of where your target customers are spending their time, understanding this next wave of AI and location intelligence is becoming essential for restaurant leadership. Join us for a free webinar, June 23, diving into the future of restaurant analytics/
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Inside the tech stack: How Mattenga’s Pizzeria mastered SEO, 8-second reordering
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In this podcast episode, Mattenga’s Pizzeria co-owner Enga Stanfield explains how partnering with owner.com and leveraging technology helped her independent restaurant brand scale to multiple locations and successfully compete against major national chains.
The 1:1 Personalization Playbook: Using AI to send every guest their own offer
In this session, Hang CEO Matt Smolin, whose platform powers millions of AI-personalized offers a month for restaurant brands, will walk through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
BOOK IT! is back at Pizza Hut for limited time
Pizza Hut has announced the launch of Hut Originals, a summer platform centered on the brand's history, food and fans, according to a press release.
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Kalibrate offers best in location selection services, software
Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate, a location analytics and site selection platform, talks about his company in this video from ICSC 2026 in Las Vegas.
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.
