News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom pairs 2 perennial favorites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

What goes better with pizza than beer? At Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom, guests can enjoy both with a self-serve taproom designed to give guests a…

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How automation helps labor issues in today's restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Labor remains a top issue for restaurateurs and management teams and an increasing number of operators are turning to automation to ease labor woes. That's…

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Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…

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Marco's big growth strategy not just about pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marco's Pizza has more than 1,000 units with plans to grow to 1,500 by 2023. Its strategy isn't just about great pizza.

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Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

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Mici Italian has big plans for 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mici Italian has seven units in the Denver area. The company is poised for growth and has plans to double its size in 2022.

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Save the date! Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to air July 27

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Announcing Pizza Marketplace's inaugural Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit. Learn from some of the best executives in the industry during this three-hour virtual…

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Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…

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Pupatella poised for growth after raising $7.5M in capital

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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Operators fight The Great Resignation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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Curry Pizza House blends Indian culture with Italian fare

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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Pandemic isn't slowing down Zalat Pizza’s growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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PizzaLeah pivots in wake of pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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Technology at the forefront for restaurants in 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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How restaurant technology continues to evolve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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Industry experts weigh in on 2022 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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.

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Why employee reviews still important to operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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Uniforms become more functional for employee satisfaction

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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How Fat Boy's Pizza expanded despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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