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.

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.

Webinar: How to level up your people strategy in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

June 2, 2023

Restaurants are still touting hiring and retention as their biggest headaches. In a free webinar titled "Three Steps to Level Up Your People Strategy…

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.

Technology more intuitive, cost efficient than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Technology reigned at the 2023 National Restaurant Association's annual show.

Free webinar to offer tips for recruitment, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

May 23, 2023

Ask any restaurateur what their number one issue in- house is and they're likely to say recruitment and retention. Though more restaurant roles are being…

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.

Loyalty programs help increase restaurant's bottom line

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Loyalty programs have become bigger, better and more intuitive than ever. Rewards programs help a guest feel wanted and special, encourage repeat visits and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…

March 14 all about Pi Day deals

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

March 14 is Pi Day, when the world celebrates the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle. But pizzerias celebrate Pi(e) Day…

Rotolo's pizzeria, craft brand offers various styles of pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Rotolo's operates Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft + Crust, two brands expanding into new states.

'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.

Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…