Can a robot have soul? How Moto Pizza uses automation to keep 'mom-and-pop' feel
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Moto Pizza uses robotics and automation to streamline repetitive kitchen tasks, allowing the business to rapidly scale its volume while maintaining the handcrafted quality, community-focused feel and artisan soul of its Filipino-inspired pies.
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The Power of One: Your role as a Founder
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully escape the "Stuck Zone" and scale a business, a Founder must transition from a hustle-driven operator to an intentional CEO by making three critical decisions that align the entire organization around a unified vision.
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From kitchens to tech hubs: Inside fast casual’s digital revolution
In the latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasual.com, sits down with Luke Wilwerding, Vice President of North America Sales at Elo Touch Solutions, to unpack the highly anticipated FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list.
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.
Flippy maker Miso Robotics buys Zume IP to launch pizza automation
Miso Robotics has acquired the technology and intellectual property of former pizza robotics startup Zume, three years after the company shut down completely…
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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.
