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EverPass acquires UPshow, bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to Restaurants
EverPass and UPshow bring NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass to restaurants—boosting foot traffic, engagement, and revenue.

Four Questions with Ben Jacobs: Chef and native local pioneer
Chef Ben Jacobs of Tocabe shares how he’s bringing Native American cuisine to the spotlight, from elk recipes to his Seed to Soul mission.

Four Questions with Audley Wilson: Burger lover and Shark Tank survivor
Audley Wilson of Roboburger shares his Shark Tank journey, the tech behind his burger vending machine, and why convenience is changing fast food.

Turning Tables with Tech: How Crypto is Bringing Customers Back
As restaurant closures rise, crypto platforms like Blackbird offer a new way to drive traffic, loyalty, and payment efficiency.

Four Questions with Craig Bernstein: Hospitality and managing growth
Doc B’s founder Craig Bernstein shares stories on hospitality, slow growth, and why quality and guest experience still come first in the restaurant world.

Four Questions with Martino Brambilla: Trending flavors and clean labels
Embassy Ingredients CEO Martino Brambilla shares how clean labels, indulgent flavors, and endless bakery treats fuel growth in the global baking industry.

Dallas-Based Bad Chicken Taps Vigor for Brand Refresh
Bad Chicken has enlisted Vigor to cook up a new look for the brand’s first standalone location and reintroduce “the baddest wings in town” to

Four Questions with Benjamin Calleja: Restaurant design that moves the bottom line
Livit Design’s Benjamin Calleja shares why emotional connection, bold experiences, and smart investments are key to great restaurant design.

Four Questions with Dan Rowe: How to win at the restaurant franchise game
Fransmart’s Dan Rowe shares how he turns small restaurant concepts like Five Guys and Halal Guys into national chains—and why real estate is key.