Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza
Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2026.
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Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven precision to provide hyper-personalized guest experiences, streamlined operations and specialized health-conscious menus.
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1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)
In our latest Founderology podcast episode, Ellis Winstanley and I discuss his Founder’s journey, from being an 18-year-old who refused to accept he couldn't bartend to building one of the most innovative hospitality brands in the country.
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Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional" strategies — the ones they don't always teach you in B-school — that led L&L to eight consecutive #1 Asian food franchise rankings.
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Unlock New Customers: Leverage Delivery Aggregators for Restaurant Growth
A food delivery aggregator solution can provide significant return on investment because it’s an online platform that simplifies delivery operations for restaurants. Best of all, the solution aggregates all delivery orders from multiple sources, including such popular apps as DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and more.
