Business Strategy and Profitability Features
TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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, Networld Media Group
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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Marco's Pizza franchisees lean into culture, training
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason fell in love with Marco's Pizza and have since opened seven units in Virginia.
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Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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, Networld Media Group
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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Heart-shaped pizzas increase sales in weeks leading up to Valentine's Day
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Heart-shaped pizzas, adorned with toppings of affection, have become the latest craze among romantics and pizza enthusiasts alike.
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Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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Pizza Marketplace's most-clicked feature stories in 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.
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Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
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, Networld Media Group
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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Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…
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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…
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Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…
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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…
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Cousins continue family legacy with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza success story
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Artichoke Basille's Pizza is a New York City mainstay with 16 units. The brand has begun to franchise, and a store might be coming to your community soon.
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Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…
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Wiseguy Pizza shaped by worldly inspiration, dedication to quality
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Wiseguy Pizza, launched by Nuri Erol and now owned by Thompson Hospitality, had five locations in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region. The brand has grown with…
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How Burattino Brick Oven Pizza is redefining the concept of neighborhood pizzerias
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Burattino Brick Oven Pizza has three locations and has become a destination location for diners in L.A. and Toronto. The neighborhood pizzeria doesn't have…
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