How to deliver fast casual quality at 'QSR speeds'
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Customers expect QSR speeds with fast casual quality. A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will share how restaurants can keep up.
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The Next Generation of Pizza Part 3: How AI is redefining growth beyond value
As pricing pressures, GLP-1 adoption and changing consumer habits reshape the pizza category, operators are turning to AI, automation and digital engagement to improve efficiency, strengthen loyalty and create better guest experiences — not simply cut costs.
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Build your leadership team: The team that reports directly to you
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
True organizational growth and scalability require distinguishing between mere managers and genuine leaders.
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Why Taco Cabana is expanding its franchise beyond the Lone Star State
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler chats with Taco Cabana's director of franchise sales and development, John Ramsay, about the brand's growth and operations as it competes in the crowded fast casual market.
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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, and Rev Ciancio, CMO of Salad House & Handcraft Burgers and Brew, walked through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
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 explore how AI and location intelligence can inform site selection, media strategy, audience engagement, and faster, more informed decisions.
Mountain Mike's Pizza expands Washington footprint
Mountain Mike's Pizza opened its newest location in Wenatchee, Washington, marking its fourth location in the state and first in Chelan County, according to a…
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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.
