3 strategies to transform your frontline hospitality teams and unlock superior service

From onboarding to personalized learning and stronger communications, this guide features actionable strategies to help your frontline serve up excellent guest…

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Quiz: How effective is your frontline training?

From critical job knowledge to processes and procedures, do your frontline workers have what they need? Take our quiz to find out.

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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com

March 6, 2025

Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2025

Despite the dominance of the legacy brands, independent pizzerias continue to thrive, offering unique flavors and local flair. To recognize these innovative…

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Table Needs Leads High-Impact Educational Sessions at Food Truck Owners Expo Orlando

Table Needs will lead three educational sessions at the FTO Expo Orlando on Nov. 12-13, 2024, covering food truck ownership mindset, marketing effectiveness…

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

U.S. Hospitality Managers: Insights from 500 Frontline Leaders

The hospitality industry is facing a critical tipping point, and it’s not just about gratuities. We polled 500 frontline hospitality managers in the U.S. and…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

Axonify Identified as Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Corporate Learning Tech

Affirms Axonify’s competitive edge in Learning Management Systems and continued benefit for enterprise organizations with frontline workforces.

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

5 secrets from top QSRs to increase Gen Z retention

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying…

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Botrista Appoints Jim Bitticks, Restaurant Executive, to Advisory Board

Botrista, the beverage platform that enables restaurants to serve profitable trending beverages, is thrilled to announce Jim Bitticks, a seasoned restaurant…

4 ways to bring DEI into your internal communications

Communicating with thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of frontline workers can be challenging. Fractured communications and an overall lack of belonging…

The crew member engagement playbook for QSRs

The ultimate field guide to engaging and enabling every single crew member in your quick service restaurant organization—from cashiers to kitchen crew—at any…

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2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Dale Barina as New Chief Executive Officer

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), a leading provider of equipment, supplies, and parts to the foodservice industry, announces the appointment of Dale…

Navigating 6 Key Business Trends Impacting POS VARs

Discover the major business trends of 2023 and 2024 and explore the challenges faced by POS VARs in today's dynamic digital landscape.