Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, Firehouse Subs execs to talk operational complexities at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The upcoming "Complexity Killers" session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will guide restaurant operators in auditing and streamlining their bloated tech…

How fast-casual franchise Your Pie is optimizing kitchens for modern diners

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Fast-casual pizza franchise Your Pie is strategically expanding across the Southeast under CEO Ken Caldwell by blending its authentic, handcrafted Italian…

Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.

How to leverage training to reduce workplace risk

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

From cuts and burns to fatigue and inexperienced employees, pizzeria operators face a range of workplace risks. One expert shares how better training, early…

One man's journey from delivery driver to franchisee of 105 Papa Johns restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eric Murphy transformed a chance gig as a Papa Johns delivery driver in 1999 into a 105-unit franchise empire across six states by prioritizing strategic…

What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…

How Prince St. Pizza is scaling a pop-culture juggernaut across North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Armed with an untouchable family recipe and masterclass marketing, CEO Lawrence Longo has taken Prince St. Pizza from a local NYC secret to a rapidly expanding…

Protein power: How GLP-1s are reshaping consumer spend and menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

As GLP-1 medications change how Americans eat, pizza operators face a new challenge: How do you sell a food traditionally associated with indulgence to…

How Tievoli Pizza Bar tripled sales with a zero-dollar marketing budget

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Husband-and-wife team Giovanni and Adrianna Labbate and their family have built a wildly successful Chicago-area restaurant, Tievoli Pizza Bar, entirely…

The new state of pizza Part 4: Winning the next chapter

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In the final installment our new state of pizza series, we explore how the pizza brands that succeed in the next decade won't simply be the most automated…

How Latitude Food Group CEO James O’Reilly is scaling &pizza, Tijuana Flats

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As CEO of Latitude Food Group, industry veteran James O'Reilly is leveraging a centralized backend support model and rigorous operational discipline to…

Restaurant catering doesn't need more tech. It needs better tech

Catering companies have plenty of tech options. The key is selecting the right ones for maximum efficiency.

How to deliver fast casual quality at 'QSR speeds'

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Customers expect QSR speeds with fast casual quality. A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will share how restaurants can keep up.

The Next Generation of Pizza Part 3: How AI is redefining growth beyond value

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

As pricing pressures, GLP-1 adoption and changing consumer habits reshape the pizza category, operators are turning to AI, automation and digital engagement to…

Nominations open for Top Women in Retail Technology awards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Connect Media is honoring the brightest and best women in retail technology leadership roles who are driving innovation. Get those nominations in! Deadline is…

Hungry Howie’s partners with DoorDash for massive digital overhaul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hungry Howie’s has partnered with the DoorDash Commerce Platform to completely overhaul its digital ecosystem — including a rebuilt app, unified customer…

What the data says about restaurant catering today

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As corporate catering transforms into a critical growth engine for the restaurant industry, top brands will share their battle-tested, data-driven playbooks…

Winning the value conversation Part 2: The new era of pizza marketing

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Winning the value conversation requires more than promotions. As pizza brands compete for increasingly selective consumers, operators are investing in stronger…

The new state of pizza Part 1: How rising costs, consumer spending are redefining value

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

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…

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…