Pupatella poised for growth after raising $7.5M in capital

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pupatella has five stores in the Arlington, Virginia area. The company has raised $7.5 million in capital and has plans to open 10 to 15 stores in the next few…

Operators fight The Great Resignation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Employees are leaving their positions in droves. What can operators do to keep their businesses fully manned?

Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

Curry Pizza House blends Indian culture with Italian fare

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Curry Pizza House is manned by first-generation Indian Americans. The California-based company has expanded outside the Bay area now with 12 units and is…

Pandemic isn't slowing down Zalat Pizza’s growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zalat Pizza just opened its first store outside the Dallas-Ft .Worth market, marking its seventeenth store in total. Eight more units are planned, and the…

PizzaLeah pivots in wake of pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

PizzaLeah opened just four days before the pandemic shut down the state of California. Founder Leah Scurto explains how her company pivoted from full service…

Technology at the forefront for restaurants in 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The restaurant industry is staring down challenges like never before, but technology is paving the way to a smoother 2022.

How restaurant technology continues to evolve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…

Industry experts weigh in on 2022 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The restaurant industry is facing challenges like never before. Industry experts weigh in on what 2022 holds in part one of our two-part look at future trends.

Why employee reviews still important to operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more Americans leave their jobs, are performance reviews still viable in the workplace?

Uniforms become more functional for employee satisfaction

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As recruitment and retention of employees become more critical, uniforms play a bigger part in satisfaction and morale.

How Fat Boy's Pizza expanded despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza is set to open its seventh unit next year, taking the brand outside its home state. The company has managed to grow despite the…

Persistence drives success at Andolini's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Andolini's has grown to five locations in Tulsa. Manning the helm are Mike Bausch and his brother, Jim Bausch, who keep tight reins on operations even as the…

What's behind Papa Johns' brand refresh?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After nine straight quarters of growth, Papa Johns is ready for the next phrase in the company's history with a brand refresh that updates stores and logos.

Oath Pizza readies for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Oath Pizza has 29 units and is poised for growth. CEO Drew Kellogg and Chief Marketing Officer Stacie Colburn Hayes discuss how the company plans to expand and…

Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…

Solving the labor issue: Offer a career path, not just a job

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Every pizzeria is likely facing the tough challenge of hiring and retaining employees. One successful approach is to provide a career opportunity and not just…

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

MOD Pizza's 1st national campaign targets inclusivity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza launched its first national ad campaign, but rather than focus solely on the food, the company focused on inclusivity. Like pizza, individuality…

Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.