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Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.
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Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…
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Why 2026 is the year of the AI-driven restaurant
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
By 2026, AI is expected to transition from an experimental novelty to an operational necessity in the restaurant industry, utilizing "invisible" back-of-house…
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Against the grain: State of Mind Public House differentiates with California style, craft, culture
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
With 23 years of experience, Lars Smith launched State of Mind Public House, a family-owned Bay Area pizzeria with three locations that differentiates itself…
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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
The deadline is January 11, 2026.
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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…
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Why East Village Pizza’s owner is taking his dough recipe from NYC to Dubai
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Frank Kabatas, the owner of East Village Pizza, is taking his New York-style pizzeria — built on a personal journey that started with him being fired as a…
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From burgers to 'many pizzas': John Eucalitto's co-branding vision
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
John Eucalitto, owner of Wayback Burgers, launched Molte Pizze, a new multi-brand concept offering diverse pizza styles (New York, Detroit, and tavern-style…
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Panago Pizza recharges: CEO on going 'back to what we do best' with new menu, Canadian ingredients, value focus
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Panago Pizza has launched a major brand refresh, centered on the rallying cry "Panago for it!," which focuses on elevating pizza quality with 100% Canadian…
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Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.
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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…
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How Piesano’s turned a single slice shop into a thriving Florida chain
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
From humble beginnings as a pizza-by-the-slice window near the University of Florida, Piesano’s Stone Fired Pizza has grown into a 15-location Florida chain by…
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He thought he was done with pizza — until Marco’s pulled him back in
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
After semi-retiring from a successful U.K .pizza empire, Pete Hiles was so impressed by the quality of Marco's Pizza that he was inspired to jump back into the…
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Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…
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Domino's Pizza refreshes brand after years of growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Domino's Pizza has a sweet new look and jingle by GRAMMY award-winning artist Shaboozey. The brand refresh is the first in 13 years for the company.
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
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How Rosso Pomodoro Pizza's Italian roots and artisanship are conquering the world
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Founded 25 years ago in Naples, Rosso Pomodoro is an international brand confidently expanding its Neapolitan-style pizza globally by focusing on authentic…
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How two young entrepreneurs are giving Pizza Guys a new face in SoCal
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
United by high school sports and a passion for a distinct pizza brand, friends My Phan and Edward Phan overcame financial and logistical hurdles to launch two…
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