What the data says about restaurant catering today
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
As corporate catering transforms into a critical growth engine for the restaurant industry, top brands will share their battle-tested, data-driven playbooks for scaling high-volume operations at the upcoming Restaurant Catering Workshop.
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Winning the value conversation Part 2: The new era of pizza marketing
Winning the value conversation requires more than promotions. As pizza brands compete for increasingly selective consumers, operators are investing in stronger brand identities and authentic storytelling that create lasting customer connections beyond price.
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Build your leadership team: The team that reports directly to you
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
True organizational growth and scalability require distinguishing between mere managers and genuine leaders.
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Toastique Founder Brianna Keefe details growth from single toast bar to national franchise
Toastique founder Brianna Keefe opened her first location at 24 with no investors, a personal guarantee, and a vision for a concept that didn't yet exist. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, she shares how she built a fast-growing franchise and the leadership decisions that made scaling possible.
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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, and Rev Ciancio, CMO of Salad House & Handcraft Burgers and Brew, walked through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
Hungry Howie's brings back pizza after 20 years for 1 day only
Hungry Howie's is bringing back its Coney Pizza for one day only on National Coney Dog Day, July 30, according to a press 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.
