News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

"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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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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Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…

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How Willow Street Pizza focuses on freshness, passion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

California-based Willow Street Pizza has two locations. The brand thrives on fresh ingredients, and it has several long-term employees who bring passion to…

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