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.

Pretty Great Cheesecake brings the sweets to the food truck scene

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Owners Kurt and Carrie Anderson combine food science with family friendly services with their two dessert focused food trucks.

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.

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.

Illinois food trucks call for passage of Food Truck Freedom Act

Illinois food truck operators are calling on legislatures to pass H.B. 1052: the Food Truck Freedom Act to remove the burden of separate licensing fees…