2.4GHz Or 5GHz: Which Do I Need For My Small Business?

If you’re a small business owner, understanding the difference between traditional wireless bandwidth (2.4GHz) and the newer, highly popularized 5G (5GHz…

Brothers bring taste of Detroit to Austin, Texas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Can Detroit-style pizza work in Austin, Texas? Yes, say the owners of Via 313, which has eight units in the Austin area.

Cutting the POS Cable: POS Reporting from the Comfort of Your Couch

Moving to a cloud-based POS reporting and analytics system opens up a whole new world of deeper insights into your business and increased job satisfaction.

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How to hire young employees

Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.

Pizza Ranch focuses on small-town operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch focuses on towns with populations of 5,000 and less. Pizza Marketplace talked with Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch's founder and…

Constantino’s of Greenwich opening in Connecticut

May 11, 2022

Connecticut-based Constantino's of Greenwich will host a grand opening event on May 15. The family-owned pizza and ice cream shop was founded by…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

PizzaWala's ready to franchise using family recipes, experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Michigan-based PizzaWala's uses family recipes steeped in Indian tradition. After the pandemic halted efforts to grow, the concept is ready to franchise.

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

Ireland, UK Pizza Hut price hikes may be ahead

April 14, 2022

Price increases for Pizza Hut in the U.K. and Ireland are inevitable, according to Pizza Hut CFO and Managing Director Neil Manhas, who told Sky News the brand…

Original ChopShop, McAllister's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders share clever marketing tips

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.

Examining alternatives to raising menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the second part of a two-part series on raising prices, we examine how much is too much and potential alternatives to increasing prices.

How Forecasting and Labor Schedules Affect the Bottom Line

At the end of the day, restaurants are businesses. Every piece of data that your restaurant generates holds the power to increase or decrease revenue—to…

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How Oath Pizza's refresh is modernizing its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Oath Pizza was founded in 2015 and is already undergoing a rebrand. Learn what's behind the brand refresh and how it will affect the company's future.

NRA applauds House passage of $42M restaurant relief package

April 7, 2022

The House of Representatives approved a $55 billion relief package Thursday that includes $2 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

How to determine when it's time to boost menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In part one of a two-part series, we take a look at making the decision to raise prices and how to do so without losing the customer base.