Disposable cameras and raw reactions: Why 'imperfect' social media content is winning in 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Marketing leaders from Via 313, ATL Wing Spot, and Hook + Ladder explain how multi-unit restaurant brands can drive sustained foot traffic in 2026 by balancing AI-driven search optimization with raw, "old-school" authenticity.
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Pizza Inn franchisee shares leadership insights, advice on growing a franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Dion Firooznia transitioned from a 40-year career in corporate restaurant leadership to become an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee, leveraging multi-unit growth incentives to expand to five locations while prioritizing consistent service and internal talent development.
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The Power of One Direction: one of the most important and underutilized factors of greatness
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The "Power of One Direction" is a leadership discipline where Founders transition from keeping strategies in their heads to creating a written plan, providing the team with the clarity and alignment necessary to scale beyond the "stuck in the middle" phase.
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How R&R Brands scaled from a single brand to a multi-brand platform
I sat down with Scott Taylor, Founder and CEO of R&R Brands, a visionary and an industry icon whose fingerprints are on some of the most important brand-building work of the last two decades. He is also a great friend, past-colleague and dedicated educator too!
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Peter Piper Pizza targets inflation with return of Summer Pass
Peter Piper Pizza has brought back its Summer Pass program through Aug. 2, 2026, offering unlimited visits and daily game play to families in Arizona and New…
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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.
