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Restaurant food costs face uneven pressure in 2027 as inflation accelerates
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with…
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Beyond the BBQ Chicken Pizza: The values that built California Pizza Kitchen
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
In the second installment of this two-part series, California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield recounts the company's culture that made it a success…
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The $250,000 gamble that launched California Pizza Kitchen
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
In the first installment of this two-part series, California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield recounts how he and law partner Larry Flax walked away…
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Small change, big impact: Marco’s round-ups fight hunger, support education
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
The Marco’s Pizza Foundation has donated more than $1.5 million to support hunger prevention, education, workforce development and entrepreneurship. Through…
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Uber’s ezCater deal puts catering growth, margins and customer loyalty in focus
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Uber's agreement to buy ezCater could put workplace catering in front of a much larger audience. For restaurant operators, however, the announcement raises a…
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FCES keynote: To go far, go together
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Chicken Salad Chick’s story shows that scaling successfully isn’t necessarily about moving faster or constantly reinventing the brand. It’s about knowing what…
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Valentina Ellison brings airport restaurant experience to automated vending
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Valentina Ellison, CEO and co-founder of Evolvending, is drawing on nearly two decades in airport concessions and nontraditional restaurants to expand…
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National Pizza Month 2026: How pizza brands are celebrating this October
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Pizza brands are celebrating National Pizza Month 2026 with a mix of discounts, LTO's, interactive experiences and community initiatives. From Wiseguy Pizza’s…
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10 Questions: Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
In our latest 10 Questions series, Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo discusses the lessons he’s learned while expanding the New York-born brand, including…
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Cartwheel shifts restaurant delivery into high gear
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
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…
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How MOD Pizza put a fresh spin on its 'MODern Beginnings'
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
How MOD Pizza introduced familiar sizing, expanded signature recipes and new menu items while maintaining its signature customization model.
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Webinar: Order accuracy as the next loyalty battleground
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
In this “Accuracy is the New Loyalty” webinar, Star Micronics’ Craig Kaliebe discusses how labeling, smart scales and other verification tools help operators…
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The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru…
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10 Questions: Mountain Mike’s CEO Jim Metevier
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
In the debut of Pizza Marketplace’s 10 Questions series, Mountain Mike’s CEO Jim Metevier talks franchisee success, restaurant economics, leadership and the…
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Watching pizza's next wave of growth
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
From Texas to Tennessee and other fast-growing Sun Belt markets, pizza operators are targeting communities where people, businesses and new development are…
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GLP-1s and the new consumer reality: What the data really says
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
A new research report reveals GLP-1 adoption isn't static, men are an overlooked demographic and usage varies dramatically by restaurant — challenging…
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Fast Casual Executive Summit preview: Learn how a unified guest view spurs big rewards
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Fast casual brands can break down the walls between tech systems to craft a unified customer view that can drive an immediate return-on-investment. Learn how…
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How pizza operators are rethinking LTOs for Fall’s big occasions
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
As back-to-school, Labor Day and football season converge, pizza chains are balancing menu innovation with value, familiar favorites and flavor experiences.
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Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.
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Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…
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