News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Your Pie commits to creative menu, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Georgia-based Your Pie thrives on its franchisees, its commitment to creativity and its focus on training.

How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…

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How to open a pizza shop in 6 easy steps

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Opening a pizza shop will have its ups and downs. Consider these six tips before you get started.

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Thompson Hospitality Group operates Wiseguy Pizza with finesse, tight operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wiseguy Pizza, which has eight units, is under the helm of Thompson Hospitality Group. When Thompson took over the company, it left the great pizza recipe…

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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

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Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

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People, passion make Farrelli’s Pizza a Northwestern favorite

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Farrelli's Pizza in Northwestern Washington focuses on hiring people who will create experiences for the brand's guests. With award-winning pizza and tight…

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PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of…

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LaRosa's Pizzeria reduces friction with tech, solidifies operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cincinnati-based LaRosa's Pizzeria has 64 units across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The brand relies on technology to reduce friction and has its operations…

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Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.

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How a Toppers Pizza franchisee thrives on campus life, fun

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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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Givex's best-in-class POS solution a boon to restaurant brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Networld Media Group Editor Mandy Detwiler chats with Don Smith, director of business development for…

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Uncle Joe’s Famous Pizzeria growing through acquisitions

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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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Restaurant technology can help lessen burden on restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and…

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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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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CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing…

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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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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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