Features
How to create an image-based branding campaign on the cheap
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Creating an image-based branding campaign isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Starting small and working up creates consistency, is…
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Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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How Emmy Squared made its mark on Detroit-style pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Emily Hyland just opened the 14th Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with a menu as diverse as its clientele. The company has grown down the East Coast but…
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Experts weigh in on supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…
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How Simo brings traditional Neapolitan pizza to NYC
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Simo Pizza just opened its second location, this time in NYC's Greenwich Village. From the pizzaiolo behind the Rossopomodoro concept, Simo is a…
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10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.
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Tips to get pizzeria catering up and running
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
As more Americans return to work onsite the need for catering is increasing. Pizza provides the perfect tool for a catering strategy if done right.
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Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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Delivery wars heat up as services turn to OOH advertising
by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today
The delivery service wars — battles between DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub — have been raging for several years as each brand jockeys for position as the…
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Failure never an option for brewery pizza pioneer
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza pioneered the casual dining pizzeria in California. Now in its thirtieth year, the company found brewing their own beer to be the…
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Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…
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Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…
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Mad Mushroom finds success beyond college campuses
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mad Mushroom is a fixture on college campuses in Kentucky and Indiana. Now entering the franchise phase, the five-unit company has expanded outside university…
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How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…
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Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…
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Digital marketing proves key as QSRs 're-get' to know customers
Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…
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800 Degrees Pizza teams with robotic pizzeria company to bring pizza to the masses
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
800 Degrees Pizza is teaming up with Piestro, a robot pizzeria, to create a fast, quality pie using 800 Degrees Pizza's recipe. We talked to Piestro CEO…
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Getting the most from your POS system data
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A free one-hour webinar spotlights how to sort through the bevy of data a POS system is capable of collecting.
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Franchise focus: Franchising a family affair at Little Caesars
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Little Caesars is no lightweight brand when it comes to succeeding at franchising. Find out the keys to the brand's success in this interview with Craig…
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