Features
NYC’s Williamsburg Pizza builds following in Omaha, Nebraska
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Williamsburg Pizza has five locations in New York, and the brand recently opened its first restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska. Co-founder Aaron McCann says the…
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ICXA to honor Elevate winners at 7th annual summit
by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association
The ICX Association will honor five companies as winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards during a ceremony at its upcoming annual conference, the Interactive…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani a 'slice' of heaven
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani has launched franchising for his Slice House by Tony Gemignani brand. With eight open and 34 in development, the company is…
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2nd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to aid pizzeria operators with busy schedules
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, hosted by Pizza Marketplace and PDQ Signature Systems, offers pizzeria owners and operators learning opportunities from…
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Mattenga’s Pizzeria grows to 6 units with tight operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mattenga's is a six-unit brand in Texas. It opened four units last year alone, and co-owner Hengam Stanfield credits her managers for running tight ships when…
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Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…
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Hungry Howie's franchisee credits his people for success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hungry Howie's franchisee David Plait owns 21 Hungry Howie's locations and says helping his employees succeed also helps his own businesses.
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Parlour fits niche in region lacking craft concepts
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Parlour, a five-unit concept in the Louisville, Kentucky, area, fills a niche for craft pizza, beer and cocktails. The brand will begin franchising this summer.
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Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological…
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Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.
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Dave's Hot Chicken named FastCasual's Top 100 Mover & Shaker
2023 is the year of the chicken chain.
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Palo Mesa Pizza brings Neapolitan, Roman, traditional pies to California's Central Coast
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Palo Mesa Pizza fuels the pizza needs of California's Central Coast. The five-unit brand offers traditional pizza, but also Neapolitan and Roman-style.
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Italian Disco marries old-school fare with modern flair
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Baltimore's Italian Disco pairs old-school Italian fare with modern cultural flair that makes it a standout on a crowded food scene. With a stellar pizza…
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WOWorks, Shipley Do-Nuts, Noodles & Company execs say loyalty programs a must-have
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Panelists Blake Johnson, VP of marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Donna Josephson, CMO of Shiply Do-Nuts, Mark Kreiner, VP of marketing for WOWorks and Stacy…
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iRestaurant: Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants balance AI with human touch
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
During this year’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation…
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Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap prides itself on team members, food quality
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap is run by team members who feel like family to its owners. The Alexandria, Virginia-based pizzeria opened in 2017 and has kept…
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…
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Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants share automation tips for success
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
During this year’s RFIS summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation and how to leverage it for success…
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ICX Summit celebrates 7th year with September event
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit, which is celebrating its seventh year, is a dual event in 2023 featuring the Bank Customer Experience Summit.
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Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…
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