Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Nominations will close July 28, 2026.
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Pinkbox owner acquires Hot Dog on a Stick
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Stephen Siegel, the founder of Amazing Brands, said the acquisition of the 80-year-old brand will launch a new phase of national and international expansion, targeting growth through flagship street-front locations, drive-thrus, airports, stadiums and resort markets.
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Häagen-Dazs Shops debuts Sundae Series with Sunday rewards club
Häagen-Dazs Shops is introducing a new Sundae Series nationwide, featuring a collection of three classic ice cream sundaes available through Nov. 4, according…
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The World Pizza champion who 'Let go to grow'
13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani spent 17 years honing his craft before betting on himself. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, he shares why he embraced franchising, how he's scaling Slice House without sacrificing quality, and the bold decisions that turned an unconventional vision into a fast-growing pizza empire.
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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.
