Voting now open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
Voting is officially open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing the restaurant professionals driving growth, innovation and excellence in…
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Sear + Savor shares event lessons
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Sear + Savor has had a lot of experience dealing with great and not-so-great food truck events. In this food truck spotlight, they share insights into discerning which events are worth attending, and which ones are a cash sink.
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4 misses in Founder-led negotiations
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage, making it essential to partner with an objective advisor to maximize the true value of their deals.
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Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad Coulter. Today the brand runs 16 restaurants across seven states, generating more than $23 million in systemwide revenue, and has been franchising since 2020.
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle Soriano of Goodway Group explore how AI and location intelligence can inform site selection, media strategy, audience engagement, and faster, more informed decisions.
Cielito Lindo Taqueria closes restaurant, keeps food truck running
Cielito Lindo Taqueria, based in Williamsville, New York, announced it will close its physical restaurant. It will continue to offer food from its food truck…
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