Features
FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.
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ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North…
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ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.
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How a Toppers Pizza franchisee thrives on campus life, fun
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tish Howard operates the Toppers Pizza franchise on the campus of Texas Christian University. With college students as built-in clientele, the pizzeria has an…
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Uncle Joe’s Famous Pizzeria growing through acquisitions
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria was purchased by Scott and Tana Gerber in 2023. The brand is growing by acquiring pizzerias whose owners are looking to retire or…
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Networld Media Group partnering with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
Fast Casual’s parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.
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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…
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Pizza Factory's culture, ethos builds solid company with individuality
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Factory owner and franchisee Mary Jane Riva shares insight on menu strategy and store models.
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TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.
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Pizzeria da Laura owner's dream a long time coming
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Laura Meyer opened Pizzeria da Laura last year. Customers don't realize there's a real face behind the company, so connecting with her patrons is paramount.
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Marco's Pizza franchisees lean into culture, training
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason fell in love with Marco's Pizza and have since opened seven units in Virginia.
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Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…
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Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…
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6 staff retention strategies for modern restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Staff retention strategies don't have to be tough, but they do need to be effective. Consider these six strategies to retain top restaurant staff.
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Heart-shaped pizzas increase sales in weeks leading up to Valentine's Day
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Heart-shaped pizzas, adorned with toppings of affection, have become the latest craze among romantics and pizza enthusiasts alike.
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Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…
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Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…
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Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.
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Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…
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