News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler
Dirty Dough owner succeeds on transparency, great cookies
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bennet Maxwell, owner of Dirty Dough, about the cookie brand's launch and what keeps it successful.
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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…
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Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…
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Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,
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Crust Pizza Co., L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Gong cha, Juice It Up execs talk the future of franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Executive insights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit reveal that the franchising model is rapidly evolving due to technology, changing consumer and…
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Onigilly: More than just sushi
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Onigilly has seven restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area.
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Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…
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Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
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The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…
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Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.
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GoTo Foods takes to skies with multi-brand drone delivery in partnership with DoorDash, Wing
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
GoTo Foods is partnering with DoorDash and Wing on a multi-brand drone delivery pilot in three Texas markets to explore how the technology can improve…
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Speaker Spotlight: Claudia Lezcano, Fuku CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Claudia Lezcano, CEO of Fuku, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025.
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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…
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How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…
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Star Micronics leads the way in smart labeling for growing restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Smart labeling is a necessity in today's restaurants. Learn how Star Micronics is leading the charge in labeling technology.
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Speaker Spotlight: Susan Taylor, Juice It Up CEO and president
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Susan Taylor, CEO and president of Juice It Up, shares a look at her career, achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive…
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4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…
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