News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…

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GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk company GRUBBRR stands behind its commitment to helping restaurant brands increase sales and reduce labor costs.

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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

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Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

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Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nomination deadline extended

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The deadline to enter Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers List has been extended to Jan. 24.

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Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

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How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

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Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…

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How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

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Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

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How catering is increasing sales, actionable growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a webinar sponsored by Checkmate, three experts look at how catering is increasing sales, trending upwards in its category and building its own business.

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QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

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Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

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Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

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Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

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