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…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

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…

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…

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…

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.

How restaurant owners can ease the pressure of inflation

Restaurant owners are facing dramatic increases in operating costs. Fortunately, there are ways they can fight back.

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Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

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…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable…

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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…

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…

The Power Of VARs: A Candid Conversation With POSGuys.Com

Colton Kaltenfeldt from POS Guys offers insights into the advantages of working with a VAR that benefit businesses in the long run.

Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Homegrown Tap & Dough has three locations with another two on the way. The Colorado-based brand focuses on its food quality and customer service to ensure it's…

White Castle Unwrapped: Navigating Efficiency through Technology in Multi-Site Operations

Watch now and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets behind White Castle's technological prowess and efficiency-driven success!

Why remodeling is a top investment opportunity for restaurants

by Jim Balis — Partner, CapitalSpring

Remodeling is not just about giving a restaurant a fresh coat of paint. It's about rethinking and redefining a brand's physical space to meet the changing…

How To Switch To An Android POS System: A Detailed Guide

Want to know how to switch your business to an Android point-of-sale (POS) system? Explore every detail in this step-by-step guide for merchants.

The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

How to drive traffic at your pizzeria

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

The pizza industry has gotten more crowded, but how can you get a leg up? Chris Lybeer with Revel Systems offers some suggested for technology and creative…