Revealed: The 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
In 2026, catering has become one of the fastest-growing engines of brand loyalty and scale in the restaurant industry, and a new class of leaders is rewriting the playbook for what off-premise dining can be.
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Yo Daddio! Barbecue brings a taste of Texas to Florida
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Ever since earning its name from a misspelling, Yo Daddio! Barbeque has made a name for itself serving up central Texas style BBQ in Florida.
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Nominations are open: Is your fast casual brand one to watch in 2027?
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Nominations close Oct. 5, 2026.
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How Steele Smiley sold a fitness empire to bet on healthy fast food
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Steele Smiley spent 15 years building a fitness empire with more than 900 U.S. franchisees and locations in more than 35 countries, sold it, and founded CRISP & GREEN in Wayzata, Minnesota. Nearly a decade later, he is back in the CEO seat; the brand stands at 53 locations, and he has been called the modern-day Ray Kroc of healthy fast casual.
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Accuracy is the New Loyalty
Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explores where costly errors happen and how smarter labeling can improve item identification, modifiers, handoff, catering, food safety and traceability while working alongside POS and KDS platforms.
St. Louis approves board bill to allow food trucks to expand in city
The Board of Aldermen of St. Louis, Missouri, approved Board Bill 50, which will allow food trucks to access key areas in downtown, midtown and Cherokee…
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Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2026
This annual initiative shines a spotlight on the visionary leaders, innovators, and brands redefining off-premise dining. From pioneering game-changing operational strategies and overhauling kitchen logistics to introducing bold menu lines and smart fulfillment technology, this year’s honorees represent the very best in industry excellence.
