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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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Osmow's brings classic Mediterranean food to Canada, US markets
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Part 7 in our Founderology Forum's Founders: Take 5 looks at Osmow's, a Mediterranean brand in Canada that is expanding to the U.S.
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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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Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.
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Deliverect launches AI tools for restaurant marketing, sales
December 10, 2025
Deliverect launched a library of artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday designed to automate restaurant operations, marketing and sales without requiring…
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Qdoba signs deals for 90 locations in Eastern US
December 10, 2025
Qdoba Mexican Eats plans to open nearly 90 restaurants across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, part of a major expansion push in the Eastern United…
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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants
December 9, 2025
Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…
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Silverlake Ramen, CloudKitchens partner to support continued nationwide expansion
December 9, 2025
Silverlake Ramen has opened its newest location inside Anaheim Food Co., a CloudKitchens delivery and carryout facility. Ramen lovers will be able to order…
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Feng Cha appoints Dessie Brown Jr as marketing director
December 9, 2025
Feng Cha has appointed Dessie Brown Jr. as its director of marketing.
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Chicken Salad Chick expanding Florida presence
December 9, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick has signed three franchise agreements to expand its Florida presence, including a deal to bring 12 locations to the central part of the…
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Menu strategy: Combating inflation and ‘protein fatigue’ with pork
In this episode of the "Restaurant Operator Podcast," host Cherryh Cansler sits down with Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof of the National Pork Board and Eddie Flores…
Presented by National Pork Board
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Former Wendy's, Potbelly exec leading marketing at Dave's Hot Chicken
December 8, 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken has named Brandon Rhoten as its chief marketing officer, bringing on the former Wendy's and Potbelly executive to lead the chain's marketing…
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Naf Naf grill opening at Love's Travel Stop in Missouri
December 8, 2025
Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual brand serving fresh-baked pita, hand-carved shawarma and bold Middle Eastern flavors, is opening next week inside a Love's Travel…
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10 easy ways to increase your holiday catering orders
by Kelly Grogan — Founder, CRUMBS
With the right setup on marketplaces, your brand can move up in rankings, get more attention, win more orders, and build lasting relationships.
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How to surpass customer expectations, build brand advocates
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Businesses can transform satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates by consistently exceeding expectations through a strategy focused on delivering…
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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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Oola Bowls entering Western US following expansion to 22 locations
December 5, 2025
Oola Bowls, specializing in açaí bowls, has surpassed 75 franchise units sold and plans to expand into the Western United States in 2026.
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Yogurtland inks franchise agreements for 13 locations
December 4, 2025
Yogurtland has signed franchise agreements for 13 locations, a move that includes the self-serve frozen yogurt chain's first entry into the Idaho market.
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Wingstop, Crumbl franchisee opening 120 Lola Beans in Texas
December 4, 2025
Lola Beans, a drive-thru franchise specializing in coffee, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, has signed an area representative agreement with…
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Osmow’s entering New Jersey
December 4, 2025
Osmow's, a fastcasual chain known for its modern take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, is entering the New Jersey market with a location in North…
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