Got the recipe for success? #QSRNext is looking for industry-leading speakers
#QSRNext, our half-day session designed specifically for the busy QSR exec, is seeking speakers for this year's virtual show.
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Why an independent restaurateur is betting on Mellow Mushroom
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Seasoned independent restaurateur Jon Walker is expanding his culinary portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise in Danville, Virginia, capitalizing on the brand's robust corporate support system and a strategic location near a high-traffic casino.
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Built to Breakthrough: Unlocking your power
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully scale their businesses, founders must make non-delegable decisions and commit to a written, structured action plan that simultaneously aligns the Six Factors of Greatness: vision, team, direction, system, brand and culture.
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70 years old and 'restarting': Shakey’s Pizza VP outlines fresh strategy for expansion
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Sonia Barajas-Najera, vice president of franchise administration for Shakey's Pizza.
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
In this discussion, Azira’s CEO, Gladys Kong, will explore how AI-powered analytics and mobile location data are transforming the way restaurant brands approach site selection, marketing, and strategic decision-making.
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, will walk through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
New York's Prince St. Pizza to open 1st Tennessee location in Nashville
Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies, will open its first Tennessee location in downtown Nashville on…
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Kalibrate offers best in location selection services, software
Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate, a location analytics and site selection platform, talks about his company in this video from ICSC 2026 in Las Vegas.
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.
