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Speaker Spotlight: Eddie Flores, co-founder L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, chairman of L&L Franchise, Inc.
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In his RFIS keynote Eddie Flores will share "unconventional" strategies that led L&L Hawaiian Barbecuse to eight consecutive #1 Asian food franchise rankings.
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2026 State of the Industry: 10 trends redefining the restaurant landscape
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 2026 restaurant landscape is more data-rich than ever, but it remains a people-first business. By leveraging technology to remove friction, operators can…
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Papa Johns makes playful run to become Michelin-starred restaurant
February 12, 2026
No pizzeria has ever earned a Michelin star, and Papa Johns wants to change that.
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Pizza Hut teams with Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, Howie Dorough to launch heart-shaped pizzas
February 11, 2026
Pizza Hut has partnered with the Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and Howie Dough to launch The Shape of My Heart-Shaped Pizza this Valentine's Day, according to a…
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Peter Piper Pizza truly engrained in the communities it serves
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this podcast episode, Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the 50-year-old legacy brand drives growth through affordable lunch buffets and a…
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Donatos Pizza to develop Charlotte market
February 10, 2026
Donatos Pizza has inked a development agreement in the Charlotte market, with the franchise partner's first location slated for a late 2026 opening, according…
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CEC Entertainment promotes Nathan Hunstable to CIO
February 10, 2026
CEC Entertainment LLC, parent company to Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, has promoted Nathan Hunstable to VP, information technology and chief…
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Swipe fees could cost consumers $683M on Valentine’s day
February 10, 2026
Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers more than $683 million given expected higher prices for Valentine's Day gifts, according to the Merchants Payments…
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Successful and struggling: The Founder paradox no one talks about
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
We explore the "founder's paradox" of being both successful and isolated, ultimately arguing that connecting with a community of peers is the essential…
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Stoner's Pizza Joint celebrates National Pizza Day with $4.20 pizza, heart-shaped pizza
February 9, 2026
Recovering from the big game? Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is serving up the ultimate post-game recovery with a can't miss National Pizza Day offer. The…
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Little Caesars names Sally Rampersad as director of non-traditional, development services
February 9, 2026
Sally Rampersad has been promoted to director of non-traditional and development services at Little Caesars, according to a press release.
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Rotolo's Craft & Crust opens 7th restaurant in Texas
February 6, 2026
Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Willow Park, Texas. The Louisiana-brand's newest restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Matt and…
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Imo's Pizza creates spicy sweet LTO
February 6, 2026
St. Louis-based Imo's Pizza has introduced the limited-time The Honey Trap Pizza, which features crispy, curing pepperoni and cheese and is topped with a…
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Applications now open for LDEI 2026 Awards
February 5, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the…
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Giordano’s partners with Cartwheel to streamline delivery operations
February 5, 2026
Giordano's has implemented Cartwheel's delivery management platform across its corporate and franchise locations to manage high-volume periods, including the…
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Yum Brands reports Q4, year-end results; Pizza Hut to close 250 units
February 5, 2026
Yum Brands, Inc. released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting significant profit growth and a…
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The Super Bowl of restaurant operations: Why game day is every day for pizza chains
by Christian Wiens — Co-Founder & CEO, Loman AI
Super Bowl Sunday serves as a high-stakes stress test that reveals whether a restaurant has built the scalable, automated systems necessary to turn extreme…
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Grubhub eliminating fees on orders over $50
February 5, 2026
Grubhub is moving to eliminate the industry's most persistent pain point by waiving delivery and service fees on larger orders, a shift the company will debut…
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Bridging the restaurant coaching gap: LEAD announces leadership events in KC, Dallas
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As the publisher of FastCasual.com and a proud Kansas Citian, I've always said that some of the best leadership in the restaurant industry is bred right here…
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria to open in Madison, Alabama
February 4, 2026
Grimaldi's Pizzeria will open a location in Madison, Alabama, this March. The move marks the third Grimaldi's location in Alabama and its 45th location in the…
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