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The new state of pizza Part 1: How rising costs, consumer spending are redefining value
This is the first installment in a four-part series examining the forces now shaping the pizza industry —from evolving consumer behavior and spending habits to…
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Savory CEO to detail ‘Savory System’ growth strategy at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Shauna Smith, Savory co-founder, and CEO Clay Dover, will share insight on the company’s “Savory System,” which is a roadmap on building a management…
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Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Nominations will close July 28, 2026.
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The unofficial sponsorship: How viral food moments are the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias
In a world that speaks to the power of marketing, unofficial endorsements are becoming the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias.
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Next-gen pizza and play: Inside Peter Piper Pizza’s massive brand evolution
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the brand's new next-generation prototype in Mesquite, Texas, balances a 50-year nostalgic legacy with modern…
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How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…
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Can a robot have soul? How Moto Pizza uses automation to keep 'mom-and-pop' feel
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Moto Pizza uses robotics and automation to streamline repetitive kitchen tasks, allowing the business to rapidly scale its volume while maintaining the…
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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…
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‘Unapologetically kid-first’: CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake on outpacing the competition
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Newly appointed CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake is leveraging the financial stability built during his tenure as CFO to aggressively expand Chuck E. Cheese…
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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…
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Part 2: Cool technology at the NRA Show 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler spent time in the tech pavilion at the NRA Show checking out the modern tech and wares the show had to offer.
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&pizza goes global: The Mumbai blueprint
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Just five months after formation, Latitude Food Group is launching its first international expansion by partnering with The 90s Venture to bring &pizza's…
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Part 1: Cool technologies at the NRA Show 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler spent time in the tech pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show.
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The 'people-first' philosophy that turned a broke delivery driver into Domino’s largest U.S. franchisee
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Former delivery driver Brian Bailey scaled his Domino’s franchise from a single New Mexico location into a massive 160-store empire by maintaining a strict…
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Off-premise blitz: Turning pandemic survival tactics into long-term growth engines
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Industry leaders at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted how the shift from convenience to a permanent off-premise model requires a…
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Ovation, Tap leaders share tips on crafting a guest feedback strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
A panel talk at the upcoming Restaurant Marketing Workshop will deliver insight on not only getting a guest feedback approach up and running but tips and…
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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…
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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…
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Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.
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More than a post: Turning influencers into content engines for your restaurant
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, marketing experts discussed the evolution of influencer marketing from a secondary tactic into a core…
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