News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler
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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Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development.
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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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Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…
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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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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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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…
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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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Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…
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Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, to learn…
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Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.
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Pizza Marketplace's most-clicked feature stories in 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Marketplace's feature stories take look at everything from loyalty programs to operations both big and small. Here are the five most-clicked feature…
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Gong cha, Pepper Lunch, Krystal leaders to talk issues facing today's franchisors
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Five speakers will discuss challenges facing restaurants at the Franchising Think Tank at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit March 24 in Kansas City…
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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.
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Food truck vendor opens sweet brick-and-mortar cheesecake store
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talked to Nicole Burks about her start as a food truck owner and what it took to open her first store.
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The art of pizza boxes: Guinness World Record holder a pizza box expert
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Scott Weiner about his collection -- which she personally certified by counting his collection twice. He's got…
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