News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Layne's Chicken Fingers, Consolidated Concepts, Farm Burger execs talk supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Four restaurant executives discussed challenges with supply chains at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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How Zalat Pizza exclusively uses third-party delivery with success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Arguing the pros and cons of using third-party delivery services can be futile. Many restaurateurs agree that you simply need to be on these platforms if you…

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Tips for attaining a higher standard of kitchen hygiene

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Proper cleaning, storage and prep can avoid foodborne illnesses and bacteria growth on foods.

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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…

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6 ways to battle supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Supply chain issues continue to plague foodservice operators. Here are tips to ease the pain.

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How food truck operators can best handle extreme customization in apps, websites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Apps and websites have grown more intuitive and better working, but there is a tipping point. Here's what food truck operators should know to avoid hyper…

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Webinar deep dives into restaurant recovery data

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The restaurant industry is slowly recovering. R.J. Hottovy of Placer deep-dives into the statistics and offers a glimpse into the mechanisms behind the…

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Webinar to show how two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Got problems with your taxes? A free webinar sponsored by DAVO will teach attendees a bevy of tax-related solutions.

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Zoup Eatery, Bonchon, Asian Box leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

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Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.

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Marketing tips from top restaurant brand leaders

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.

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Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

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How restaurant technology continues to evolve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…

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Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…

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Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

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Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Blaze Pizza, Bojangles execs discuss switching from a transactional mindset to a customer mindset

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants are ditching the transactional mindset to focus on customers. A panel of brand executives explained how their companies are putting the customer…

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Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

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Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

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Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

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