Podcasts
Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.
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Ellis Winstanley joins Founderology to discuss scaling success through innovation, leadership
On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality…
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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.
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Lessons from a 'Mac and Cheese Millionaire'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Erin Wade, founder of Homeroom Mac+Cheese and the author of "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire," joins Kathleen Wood on the Founderology podcast.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…
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Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.
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FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Episode 1 features Cameron McNie, co-founder and executive chairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, revealing the strategy behind covering health insurance for…
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Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue…
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Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…
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Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…
Presented by Grubbrr
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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.
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Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…
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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…
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Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…
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Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.
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Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.
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TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.
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Slim Chickens CEO gives insight into brand's successes
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tom Gordon is CEO of Slim Chickens, a fast casual chicken brand with more than 280 units.
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Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos
Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…
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Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…
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