Savory CEO to detail ‘Savory System’ growth strategy at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Shauna Smith, Savory co-founder, and CEO Clay Dover, will share insight on the company’s “Savory System,” which is a roadmap on building a management infrastructure that handles growth at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit, taking place October 4-6 in Arlington, Texas.
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A masterclass in munchies: Why Kahala Brands is betting big on twist and scoop
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Kahala Brands is pairing Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel’s Pretzels under one roof as a strategic co-branding initiative designed to reduce franchisee overhead, capture new dayparts and unlock growth in previously inaccessible retail markets.
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Krispy Kreme turns 89, rolls out 89-cent dozen
Krispy Kreme will celebrate the brand's 89th birthday Friday, July 17, by offering 89-cent Original Glazed doughnuts by the dozen, the company announced in a…
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Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global operational standards with local market customization to fuel the international expansion of both Dodo Pizza and its digital coffee concept, Drink It.
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The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels, tracking customer transactions as the ultimate health metric and investing in strong leadership to drive growth and loyalty.
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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, and Rev Ciancio, CMO of Salad House & Handcraft Burgers and Brew, will walk through the playbook to start personalizing your own offers right away.
