Features
Pizza Inn proves some traditions (and value) never go out of style
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
After surviving significant decline, Pizza Inn has engineered a remarkable comeback by leveraging its nostalgic buffet concept, achieving impressive financial…
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Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…
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4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…
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Culinary Tides, Buona Companies, Roll Mobility leaders to give executive perspectives at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four speakers will give their executive perspectives in an address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit October 7, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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30 years strong: Nick Sarillo's journey from carpenter to Chicago pizza icon
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
After a disappointing dining experience, Nick Sarillo opened Nick's Pizza & Pub, which has thrived for 30 years by focusing on family connection through…
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Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…
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From Naya's simplicity to Hook & Reel's scaled hospitality: Unpacking catering success at leadership summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The free summit features industry experts, including Alexis Ortiz, senior catering manager at Naya, and Margaret Monahan, of Vertex Hospitality Group, offering…
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Speaker Spotlight: Carl Comeaux, Crust Pizza Co. CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust Pizza Co., shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…
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Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…
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Pizza gets a glow-up: Ditch mozzarella for these flavor-packed cheeses
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
As diners develop more adventurous palates, mozzarella may be losing its monopoly as the go-to pizza cheese. This guide explores six non-traditional cheeses …
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Customer love fuels Blue Moon Pizza's next chapter
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Blue Moon Pizza, an Atlanta favorite, is set for growth under new partners Jordan Krolick and Jeff Goldt. Leveraging strong customer loyalty and a loved…
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How to keep profits high under pressure
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Struggling with high restaurant costs? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will offer tips on how to maintain profitability.
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From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…
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The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…
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Dishing out local store marketing secrets for restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hoping to build a loyal customer base in their neighborhoods, restaurant owners can learn actionable local store marketing tactics at the upcoming Restaurant…
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Dave's Hot Chicken named Fast Casual's 2025 top brand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the…
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Kosher pizzeria boasts a stand-out menu
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Moshe Dahari and his brothers run Elite Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Great Neck, New York. Keeping kosher is challenging but its focus on the community and…
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What to do with all this data?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
What do you do with all that data as a restaurant? The Restaurant Marketing Workshop held from June 2 to 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana plans to tackle that…
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Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.
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