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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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Mellow Mushroom's 'fast fine' format slashes labor costs by 40% but keeps nostalgia
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Mellow Mushroom is evolving its 50-year-old business model with a counter-service format that reduces labor and build-out costs for franchisees while…
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The College of Paisan’s: How one family is carrying on a 40-year dough dynasty
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Over 40 years, the Fejzuloski family has transformed Paisan’s Pizza from a humble Cicero storefront into an eight-location Chicagoland empire by blending…
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Blaze Pizza, Farmer Boys, Mike's Red Tacos, HigherMe experts discuss recruitment, retention
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Industry experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit emphasized that sustainable restaurant profitability and successful scaling depend on…
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Meet the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Restaurant Marketing
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
We’re proud to honor the 2026 Restaurant Marketing Top 30 Movers & Shakers, who will be recognized at the Restaurant Marketing Workshop on June 2–3 in Boston.
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Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…
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Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic…
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Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his…
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Tips, advice for selecting the right franchise location
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
The oldest, and most known, saying when it comes to real estate is location, location, location. It holds true when it comes to restaurant franchising success.
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Supertasters and Cicerones: The sophisticated science behind Regents Pizza’s success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Driven by the culinary legacy of a "supertaster" chef and a rigorous, 23-level merit-based labor system, Regents Pizza transformed from a twice-failed local…
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