Disposable cameras and raw reactions: Why 'imperfect' social media content is winning in 2026
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Marketing leaders from Via 313, ATL Wing Spot, and Hook + Ladder explain how multi-unit restaurant brands can drive sustained foot traffic in 2026 by balancing AI-driven search optimization with raw, "old-school" authenticity.
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Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.
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Built to Breakthrough: The power of one vision
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The Power of One Vision provides restaurant Founders with a strategic framework to transition from "stuck in the middle" to scalable growth by shifting their focus from daily operations toward building a clear, aligned organization designed to scale profitably.
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How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic, creative menu and outstanding operations.
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The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership team that takes full ownership of the vision and operates with the independent expertise necessary to drive growth.
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