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Optimizing off-premise orders
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
In a session at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit held in San Diego, California from March 16 to 18, restaurant veterans will chat about how to…
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Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, CEO, Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the…
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Panera testing points-based loyalty program to boost customization, value
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The shift comes in response to direct feedback from MyPanera members seeking more clarity on how they earn rewards.
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Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…
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Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23
by Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23, Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Don't delay! The deadline has been extended to THIS Friday!
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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers submissions due Jan.18
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nominations are due Jan. 18.
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How Dave’s Hot Chicken went from a parking lot to a $1 billion sale
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Dave's Hot Chicken began in a parking lot. It recently sold for $1 billion. The leaders behind the brand will speak at the Founderology Growth Summit on Feb. …
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Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.
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How Onigilly scaled from founder-led concept to a 20-unit franchise pipeline
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Founder and CEO Koji Kanematsu said the brand's corporate locations are expected to generate approximately $2 million in revenue this year.
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Chipotle jumping on high protein trend
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 4,000-unit chain is launching a menu next week featuring items with protein content ranging from 15 to 81 grams
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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The deadline is January 11, 2026.
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Will 'No Tax on Tips' fix restaurants’ labor challenges?
by Oli Ostertag — GM of Operator Cloud, PAR Technology
Tax relief may help workers feel a bit more supported by the government and potentially add an extra sense of financial security, but it won't solve the core…
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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
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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Ruby Jean’s Founder: Why ‘slow growth is fast growth'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Ruby Jean's operates three locations in Kansas City, offering all-natural, nutrient-dense juices, wellness shots, smoothies and shakes.
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Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.
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How Stonefire Grill turned top side dish into national holiday
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO David Youngberg reveals the strategy, operational discipline, and emotional connection that transformed a menu staple into a national cultural moment.
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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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, Networld Media Group
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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Why restaurant, retail industries won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving restaurants with virtually no choice…
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Family, not fortune: Why Uncle Sharkii spurned $35M to guard the 'Spirit of Aloha'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Raymond Reyes said the fine print didn't read like freedom; it read like control.
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