Small change, big impact: Marco’s round-ups fight hunger, support education
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food
The Marco’s Pizza Foundation has donated more than $1.5 million to support hunger prevention, education, workforce development and entrepreneurship. Through customer round-ups and franchisee involvement, the program turns small donations into meaningful investments in communities across the country.
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Beyond the BBQ Chicken Pizza: The values that built California Pizza Kitchen
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food
In the second installment of this two-part series, California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield recounts the company's culture that made it a success and how ownership transitions have led to both disappointment and optimism as the company looks to begin again.
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Believe, belong and remember: One last lesson from Ted Lasso
I have just spent the last several days at our Fast Casual Executive Summit where I was able to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and lean into what…
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Bloomin’ leadership lessons with Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Outback Steakhouse co-Founder Tim Gannon shares how with only $37, a ripped-up $1 million check and two great partners, a legendary brand was built and the most iconic appetizer in the industry was developed.
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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.
Pizza Hut brings back My Haunt Box
Pizza Hut is bringing back its limited-time My Haunt Box for Halloween, available Oct. 5 through Nov. 2, the company announced in a news release.
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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.
