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The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026

by Valerie Gritton

#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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Cartwheel shifts restaurant delivery into high gear

by Valerie Gritton

Hungry Howie’s is among the pizza brands embracing a more flexible approach to delivery, and is leveraging delivery software company Cartwheel to do it. Hear from Cartwheel CEO Alex Vasilkin on the company's early days, its saving grace and why they'll never stop putting customer needs first.

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Ted Lasso, an empty office and workplace culture

by Valerie Gritton

I once started a new job where, on my very first day, I was shown the empty office of a woman who had died of breast cancer.

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Why Dillas Quesadillas simplified its menu to prepare for growth

by Valerie Gritton

Dillas Quesadillas is simplifying its menu to improve speed, accuracy and the customer experience as it prepares for future growth. In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, co-founders Kyle and Maggie Gordon explain how listening to customers and focusing on the basics are helping to position the concept to scale.

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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.

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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.

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Pizza Guys expands in Texas with Fort Worth location

Pizza Guys has signed a lease for its second Texas restaurant, bringing the Sacramento, California-based pizza franchise to Fort Worth. The new location is…

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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.

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