Features

How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations

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

AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.

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Swig, HTeaO, Everbowl, Vicious Biscuit leaders share tips for building a tech roadmap

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

Mapping out a tech roadmap was a panel topic at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was sponsored by Crisp.

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Wholly Stromboli brings New York, Detroit-style pizzas to small-town Colorado

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wholly Stromboli stands out with its pizzas and stromboli in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.

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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

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

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

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Spinning success: How one KC pizza brand pioneered local Neapolitan flavors

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Spin Pizza focuses on its Neapolitan flavors, and it passion for both its people and its customers.

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Beyond basic red: How pizzerias can jazz up menus with non-traditional sauces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pesto, red peppers, olive oil and hoisin sauce all make creative bases for pizzas. Making the sauces in-house gives a pizzeria a leg up.

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How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

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Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar: The pizza story that will inspire you

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Joe Carlucci realized his dream by opening Valentina's Pizzeria despite past failures. The secret to success? Passion, dedication and a strong team leading to…

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Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

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Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.

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Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South…

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Love is in the air (and the oven): Heart-shaped pizzas rise in popularity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizzerias are offering heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day, a sweet and savory way to say "I love you." Learn about creating heart-shaped pizzas and why…

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Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

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Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

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Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

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Sal's Pizza an empire on Eastern seaboard

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sal Lupoli started his pizza business in the northeast and has grown the company to 130 units.

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Why voice interaction is the future of self-service

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami…

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