News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Marco's Pizza CDO discusses new prototype, brand platform

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marco's Pizza introduced a new store design in the Boise, Idaho market, incorporating data-driven decisions, a modern atmosphere and cutting-edge technology to…

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Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

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Tailgate Brewery proves pizza belongs with beer

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

TailGate Brewery in Nashville is paving the way for pizza and beer. The brewery has 30 signature beers on tap and makes pizza from scratch.

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How pizza drive-thrus can help pizzerias thrive

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza drive-thrus can help restaurants improve order accuracy and increase overall sales.

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Blaze Pizza refires brand with new menu, sense of purpose

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Blaze Pizza has refired its brand with 14 new menu items and a new logo.

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Papa Johns' Dough & Degrees program offers employees free schooling

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns offers its employees free education through its Dough & Degrees program. Employees can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree for free.

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Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…

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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.

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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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