Ovation, Tap leaders share tips on crafting a guest feedback strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
A panel talk at the upcoming Restaurant Marketing Workshop will deliver insight on not only getting a guest feedback approach up and running but tips and advice on making it a success.
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Pizza Inn franchisee shares leadership insights, advice on growing a franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Dion Firooznia transitioned from a 40-year career in corporate restaurant leadership to become an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee, leveraging multi-unit growth incentives to expand to five locations while prioritizing consistent service and internal talent development.
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Innovation in every sip: How Tractor Beverage Co. is changing the beverage landscape
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
John Murphy, chief revenue officer of Tractor Beverage Co., discusses the company's award-winning revival of the 17th-century "switchel" and how its organic, flexible beverage formats are meeting the 2026 demand for transparency and functional variety in the restaurant industry.
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Mellow Mushroom VP shares secrets to long-term franchise success
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace podcast, Mellow Mushroom VP of Franchise Development Jamie Cecil discusses the brand's 50-year history of "unicorn" store designs and explains why modern franchise success relies on operational simplicity, rigorous real estate selection and transparent relationships between executives and investors.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria marks 45th nationwide opening with Alabama restaurant
Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi's Pizzeria, has opened a Grimaldi's location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850…
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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.
