by Bernadette Heier | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks has grown from a single pizza concept into a portfolio of restaurant brands across Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, with a strategy centered on meeting guests wherever they choose to dine. Co-founder and president Shaz Khan helps lead...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 11, 2026 | News Briefs
Burger King is piloting an artificial intelligence assistant called “Patty” that operates through employee headsets, bringing voice AI into daily drive-thru operations. The tool, part of the BK Assistant platform, listens to customer interactions and identifies...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 5, 2026 | News, Outstanding Operators
El Torito has served bold Mexican flavors since 1954, when founder Larry J. Cano opened the first location in Los Angeles, pioneering sit-down Mexican dining with mainstream appeal. Over the decades, the brand became known for sizzling fajitas, table-side guacamole,...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 4, 2026 | News
Technology platform Olo has unveiled its first consumer-facing digital ordering app as part of the newly introduced Olo Network. The app operates as a “second-party” solution, positioned between third-party delivery marketplaces and traditional first-party restaurant...
by Bernadette Heier | Feb 25, 2026 | News
Founded in Las Vegas in 2020 Houston TX Hot Chicken has grown from a single location to a 30-unit operation with a strong franchise footprint. A 2026 Food On Demand Outstanding Operator, the concept built a reputation for high-quality chicken with a refined,...