
Restaurant Tech Heat Check: What’s Real and What Needs a Sprinkle of Salt
As we approach the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, it’s a good time to ask what the heck is actually working in restaurant technology.
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As we approach the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, it’s a good time to ask what the heck is actually working in restaurant technology.

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield shares the company's culture and values.
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A partnership with retail tech company T-ROC Global could help CPK reverse the steady erosion of its storebase by reintroducing the brand to more consumers.

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Trampoline parks and challenge rooms plot huge expansion with 721 new locations.

The National Restaurant Association Show has revealed its 2026 FABI Award winners, highlighting operational efficiency and global flavors as key trends for restaurant operators.

Real estate developer E8 Properties is expanding its Elev8 Fun concept by converting defunct department store locations into large-scale indoor amusement centers.

The National Restaurant Association Show has named 28 products as recipients of the 2026 Food & Beverage (FABI) Awards.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#150, December 23, 2025).

California Pizza Kitchen is acquired by a consortium of investors, marking a new chapter in the brand's ownership and operation.
"On behalf of everyone at Red Robin and our board of directors, I would like to thank Todd for his many contributions during his tenure as CFO," said Dave Pace, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The pizza franchise industry is projected to grow from $17.24 billion in 2024 to $18.36 billion in 2025, driven by increasing demand for convenient dining options.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is a full-service restaurant franchise with an initial investment of $1.584 million to $7.086 million, offering high-energy sports bar vibes and scratch-made Louisiana-style cuisine.

California Pizza Kitchen expands into U.S. franchising for the first time, aiming to open 75 new domestic locations over the next five years.

California Pizza Kitchen has launched an expanded domestic franchising program, partnering with select businesses to open new locations.

The full-service restaurant franchise sector is brimming with diverse and dynamic brands, with a market share of $1.5 trillion in 2023.
Upgrade Labs hires Carin Oliver as its new Fractional Chief Marketing Officer.

Restaurant franchises continue to be a go-to option for entrepreneurs aiming to capitalize on proven business models and existing customer bases.

International franchise news for December, including updates on Guzman y Gomez, California Pizza Kitchen, and more.

Classic franchises such as Sears, Toys ‘R’ Us, and Blockbuster were making a comeback in 2023.

California Pizza Kitchen launches a refranchising initiative, seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators to purchase existing CPK locations.

California Pizza Kitchen's history, franchise costs, fees, profit, and data were analyzed in a franchise deep dive.

Church’s Texas Chicken hires Natalia Franco as Global Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience.