Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2026.
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by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The oldest, and most known, saying when it comes to real estate is location, location, location. It holds true when it comes to restaurant franchising success.
read nowMore FeaturesMeasuring the impact of culture change in the workplace
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
To successfully transform company culture, organizations must move beyond mission statements by tracking specific metrics — such as engagement, turnover and productivity — while utilizing consistent feedback loops and data-driven tools to ensure the shift drives both employee satisfaction and business results.
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by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Joe Carlucci, founder and owner of Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Alabama. Carlucci, who has dozens of years in pizza, is a member of the World Pizza Champions and a leader in the industry.
listen nowMore PodcastsThe New Front of House: Why Pizza’s Next Growth Era Runs on Self-Order Kiosks + Intelligent POS Systems
Easy-to-use kiosks fully integrated with a modern POS system have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of front-of-store ordering during busy times. This solution provides an app-like experience inside the store, built specifically for busy walk-in customers.
Vocelli Pizza expands Alabama presence with Valleydale location
Vocelli Pizza is opening a location this month in Valleydale marking the chain's second restaurant in Alabama.
read nowMore News2025 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers
We are honored to announce the Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2025. This group features the best who stand out in a crowded field and are gaining recognition for their super tasty offerings. Congratulations to all the winners!











