Got the recipe for success? #QSRNext is looking for industry-leading speakers
#QSRNext, our half-day session designed specifically for the busy QSR exec, is seeking speakers for this year's virtual show.
read nowMore Event NewsKFC's new 'chapter' features improved chicken, sauces, next-gen store design
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
To stand out in a crowded market and appeal to Gen Z, KFC is launching a global brand transformation that modernizes its menu with updated tenders, sauces and beverages, while introducing immersive restaurant designs and accelerated digital experiences.
read nowMore FeaturesDeliverect, 5&5 partner to scale restaurant technology
Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, has partnered with digital platform management company 5&5 to help restaurant brands scale and manage…
read nowMore NewsHow Jae Kim is Scaling Chi’Lantro
Jae Kim emptied his $30,000 in savings and maxed out his credit cards to launch a Korean food truck in Austin in 2010. Now he is leading 13 Chi'Lantro restaurants across Texas and building toward the next cycle of growth.
listen nowMore PodcastsBuilt to Breakthrough: Unlocking your power
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully scale their businesses, founders must make non-delegable decisions and commit to a written, structured action plan that simultaneously aligns the Six Factors of Greatness: vision, team, direction, system, brand and culture.
read nowMore CommentaryAI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
In this discussion, Azira’s CEO, Gladys Kong, will explore how AI-powered analytics and mobile location data are transforming the way restaurant brands approach site selection, marketing, and strategic decision-making.
The 1:1 Personalization Playbook: Using AI to send every guest their own offer
In this session, Hang CEO Matt Smolin, whose platform powers millions of AI-personalized offers a month for restaurant brands, will walk through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
Kalibrate offers best in location selection services, software
Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate, a location analytics and site selection platform, talks about his company in this video from ICSC 2026 in Las Vegas.










