Off-premise blitz: Turning pandemic survival tactics into long-term growth engines
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Industry leaders at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted how the shift from convenience to a permanent off-premise model requires a blend of sophisticated technology, specialized catering strategies and operational precision to maintain brand consistency and a frictionless guest experience.
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Part 1: Cool technologies at the NRA Show 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler spent time in the tech pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show.
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The Power of One System: Systematize your standards to scale
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To transition from a chaotic, founder-dependent business to a scalable enterprise, leaders must define, document and continuously improve a unified operating system that ensures predictable results.
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How CORE provides financial lifeline for food, beverage workers in crisis
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
This episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast features CORE’s Jill Chapman, who explains how the growing non-profit provides critical financial assistance to foodservice families navigating emergencies without the safety net of paid time off.
Annual Pizza Nova fundraiser delivers $151,935 to Variety Village programs
Pizza Nova raised $151,935 for Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario during its annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser, according to a press…
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2026 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers
This year’s Top 100 honors those who have mastered the "rare beast" of combining high-volume operations with artisanal quality. Whether it’s an independent shop utilizing AI to streamline inventory or a regional chain perfecting the 18-minute carryout window, these Movers & Shakers are the ones defining the future of the American slice.
