The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026
#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru technology, off-premises, labor, sustainability, digital experiences and beverage innovation.
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How MOD Pizza put a fresh spin on its 'MODern Beginnings'
How MOD Pizza introduced familiar sizing, expanded signature recipes and new menu items while maintaining its signature customization model.
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Round up giving: How pizzerias can turn spare change into community impact
Round-up donations can turn spare change into meaningful community impact while helping pizza operators strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. With brands such as Marco’s Pizza expanding their charitable efforts, giving back is becoming another way for restaurants to deepen connections with the communities they serve.
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What is driving Kona Ice’s success?
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Tony Lamb is the Founder and visionary behind Kona Ice, the tropical shaved-ice brand that turned an ice cream truck nightmare into experiences that customers of all ages love. The results say it all: the largest food truck business in the United States, with 2,200 franchises across all 50 states and over $350 million in sales.
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Accuracy is the New Loyalty
Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explored where costly errors happen and how smarter labeling can improve item identification, modifiers, handoff, catering, food safety and traceability while working alongside POS and KDS platforms.
Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2026
This annual initiative shines a spotlight on the visionary leaders, innovators, and brands redefining off-premises dining. From pioneering game-changing operational strategies and overhauling kitchen logistics to introducing bold menu lines and smart fulfillment technology, this year’s honorees represent the very best in industry excellence.
Can c-stores compete with pizzerias? 7-Eleven bets on better pizza
7-Eleven is continuing to invest in its prepared food portfolio, introducing an upgraded pizza crust and new customization options as it looks to make its…
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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.
