The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family values that has grown into a leading international restaurant chain.
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Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic Primucci was the top executive of the year.
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How to build a thriving company culture that inspires and engages
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
A strong, intentional company culture drives success by boosting productivity, attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees feel valued through transparent leadership and meaningful connection.
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How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by evolving to meet the sophisticated, nutrition-focused demands of Gen Z and millennial consumers.
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Farm-sourced food truck comes to Whatcom County, Washington
Husband and wife duo Darrell Sawyer and Marcie Pals have opened the Sawyer & Pals food truck in Whatcom County, Washington. The food truck works with local…
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