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Executives from KFC, Papa John’s, Long John Silver’s and Texas Roadhouse joined more than 250 restaurant industry leaders last week at the Omni Hotel in downtown Louisville for the 2018 Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit. The Summit, produced by Louisville-based Networld Media Group, was making its first stop in Louisville after two years in Dallas. […]

Sales of the UK’s top 100 restaurant groups declined by 64 percent over the past year, according to a report from UHY Hacker Young, but execs from around the world will tackle those failures during the second annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, 16-18 July in London. “The Summit features panels, keynotes and discussions with some of […]

As much as mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and wearables have changed consumers’ lives for the better, the technology also has caused angst for retailers worldwide. If you’re confused by that statement, your company might be one of the many still lagging behind when it comes to providing what some consumers believe is vital […]

Enhancing, expanding and elevating the customer experience is at the forefront for retailers, restaurateurs and hospitality enterprises, whether on land or on sea. Gaining real-world insight on what works and challenges in various consumer environments can prove invaluable to delivering what a consumer wants, expects and increasingly demands. Carnival Corp. is among those leading the charge […]

Learning about innovation while networking is — of course — the main perk of attending the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. But the benefits don’t stop there. The Summit, April 9-11 in Louisville, is fast approaching—here are five reasons you should attend. 1. You’ll be inspired The Summit isn’t your standard boring trade show where your […]

Bruce Lee has inspired thousands over the years to take up martial arts, but his approach to the craft has also changed the way that John Vincent, CEO and founder of Leon, looks at business. “In starting and growing Leon, I have learned so much about the dos and donts of creating a new category […]

In 2005, while most of his peers were probably still throwing keggers, 23-year-old Matthew Corrin was launching a fast casual concept. His goal was to help people live healthier and longer lives by serving fast food that was convenient and affordable. Fast forward 13 years and Corrin’s small startup — Freshii — has grown to […]

If you’ve ever wondered how a 65-year-old brand can stay relevant in today’s digital world, KFC’s director of advertising has you covered. George Felix, who has led the brand’s marketing over the past 2 1/2 years, has signed on to keynote the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, April 9-11 in Louisville. He’ll share with attendees […]

Brazilian, Caribbean and American cuisine will take center stage Oct. 24, in Nashville, when owners of three up-and-coming brands compete in FastCasual’s Perfect Pitch competition. Taking place during the Fast Casual Executive Summit, this year’s contest will allow the owners of Brazilian Bowl out of Lakeview, Illinois; Toronto’s Street Shak Caribbean Kitchen and Capitol Melts, […]

David Kepron, Vice President of Global Design Strategies for Marriott International, will share his insights on the pervasiveness of digital media and how its integration to consumers’ lives is influencing the structure of their brains as well as the physical environment. Kepron will be the closing keynote speaker at the upcoming CONNECT: The Mobile CX […]