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How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
In this episode of "Founderology – Built to Breakthrough," Pinky Cole Hayes shares her “PhD. lessons” and mindset that fueled her comeback.
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What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur
August 4, 2025
Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…
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Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee
August 4, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press…
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Sbarro partners with Mike's Hot Honey on Double Duo Pizza
August 4, 2025
Starting this week, guests at Sbarro restaurants can "Eat the Heat" by adding a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey to their Double Duo Pizza, The Double Duo Pizza…
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Star Micronics leads the way in smart labeling for growing restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Smart labeling is a necessity in today's restaurants. Learn how Star Micronics is leading the charge in labeling technology.
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Bojangles leans in to Spanish-language ordering
August 1, 2025
Bojangles is leaning into its technology to better serve Spanish-speaking customers. The brand is rolling out Spanish-language support for online ordering, its…
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SoundHound AI, Acrelec partner on voice-enabled drive-thrus
July 31, 2025
SoundHound AI and Acrelec are partnering to bring advanced, voice-enabled drive-thru systems to restaurants worldwide by integrating SoundHound's Dynamic…
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Checkers & Rally's partners with hip-hop star GloRilla for $4 meal deal
July 31, 2025
Checkers and Rally's has teamed up with hip hop star GloRilla to introduce GloRilla's $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal. A former Checkers employee, GloRilla is a…
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Toppers Pizza opens in Charlotte, North Carolina
July 31, 2025
Toppers Pizza has opened in Charlotte, North Carolina. It marks the third Charlotte-area restaurant for the brand and the 73rd systemwide, according to a press…
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Toast unveils handheld POS with cellular capabilities
July 31, 2025
Toast has released Toast Go 3, a handheld point-of-sale device, designed to enhance speed and service for restaurants operating in diverse environments. The…
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Little Details, Big Impression — How to Impress In-Person Guests
As in-person dining continues to rebound, guests are walking through your doors with higher expectations than ever. They’re not just judging the food — they’re…
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Pizza Hut launches The After Pizza Cake for post-wedding bliss
July 30, 2025
Pizza Hut is saying "I dough" to love and late night pizza cravings. In celebration of its Hut Lover's Line, the Texas-based pizza brand is giving lovers in…
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Del Taco begins phased re-openings across The Front Range
July 30, 2025
Del Taco is opening 17 Del Taco corporate-owned locations across the Front Range. The rollout began June 21st and will continue throughout the next several…
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Pizza Hut Israel teams up with Pairzon for smarter, faster marketing results
July 29, 2025
Pizza Hut Israel has partnered with AI marketing platform Pairzon for faster insights, sharper targeting and measurable business impact across dozens of…
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Fat Boy's Pizza, Savvy Sliders bring co-branded unit to Fort Wayne, Indiana
July 29, 2025
Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open a co-branded unit this fall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The restaurants, located in a former BurgerFi, are located at…
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Velvet Taco, Salad House, &pizza, Erik's DeliCafe leaders talk online engagement, smart promotions
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top restaurant leaders share insight on fueling growth through online engagement and smart promotions at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Driven by taste: Saroki's rapid rise in the QSR gas station market
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza, a Michigan-based QSR chain, has rapidly expanded to 19 locations since 2012 by focusing on quality ingredients, consistent…
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Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia
July 28, 2025
Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.
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Panda Express partners with Fortnite Creative, Roblox
July 28, 2025
Panda Express has partnered with Media AOR The Many and playable media leader Super League to drop its Hot Orange Chicken dishes into immersive in-game…
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Nominations now open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2026' report
July 25, 2025
Pizza Marketplace's annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2026 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is August 15.
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