Business Strategy and Profitability Features
30 years strong: Nick Sarillo's journey from carpenter to Chicago pizza icon
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
After a disappointing dining experience, Nick Sarillo opened Nick's Pizza & Pub, which has thrived for 30 years by focusing on family connection through…
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Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…
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Speaker Spotlight: Carl Comeaux, Crust Pizza Co. CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust Pizza Co., shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…
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Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…
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Pizza gets a glow-up: Ditch mozzarella for these flavor-packed cheeses
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
As diners develop more adventurous palates, mozzarella may be losing its monopoly as the go-to pizza cheese. This guide explores six non-traditional cheeses …
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Customer love fuels Blue Moon Pizza's next chapter
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Blue Moon Pizza, an Atlanta favorite, is set for growth under new partners Jordan Krolick and Jeff Goldt. Leveraging strong customer loyalty and a loved…
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From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…
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The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…
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Dishing out local store marketing secrets for restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hoping to build a loyal customer base in their neighborhoods, restaurant owners can learn actionable local store marketing tactics at the upcoming Restaurant…
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Kosher pizzeria boasts a stand-out menu
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Moshe Dahari and his brothers run Elite Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Great Neck, New York. Keeping kosher is challenging but its focus on the community and…
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Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.
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Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…
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How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.
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Wholly Stromboli brings New York, Detroit-style pizzas to small-town Colorado
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Wholly Stromboli stands out with its pizzas and stromboli in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.
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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…
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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…
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Spinning success: How one KC pizza brand pioneered local Neapolitan flavors
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Spin Pizza focuses on its Neapolitan flavors, and it passion for both its people and its customers.
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Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar: The pizza story that will inspire you
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Joe Carlucci realized his dream by opening Valentina's Pizzeria despite past failures. The secret to success? Passion, dedication and a strong team leading to…
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Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…
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