News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler
Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.
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Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…
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Red Chickz, Brix Holdings, Thanx execs talk loyalty programs, personalization, social media
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three executives spoke about issues in the restaurant industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held last month in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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How to maintain your online reputation
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Can those dreaded one-star reviews be reversed? Experts say yes if handled correctly.
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Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…
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Layne's Chicken Fingers, Consolidated Concepts, Farm Burger execs talk supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four restaurant executives discussed challenges with supply chains at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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How tech stacks are learning to be more intuitive
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Today's tech stacks are savvier and more intuitive than ever, but they're also more complex than they were five years ago.
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How Zalat Pizza exclusively uses third-party delivery with success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Arguing the pros and cons of using third-party delivery services can be futile. Many restaurateurs agree that you simply need to be on these platforms if you…
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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…
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Parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream files for bankruptcy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Tony Sacco's has filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection.
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Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.
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Givex expands, launches new products during pandemic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Givex is a technology platform for the hospitality industry. Learn how the brand can help your company thrive with its suites of products.
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Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.
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How Soyleic soybeans could be the future of healthier food system
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Soyleic soybeans could be the future of food. That's according to Brian Stobaugh, Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council…
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How to fight supply chain issues in foodservice
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Supply chain issues continue to plague both operators and distributors. Consider these tips to help ease the pain.
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Webinar deep dives into restaurant recovery data
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant industry is slowly recovering. R.J. Hottovy of Placer deep-dives into the statistics and offers a glimpse into the mechanisms behind the…
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Webinar to show how two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Got problems with your taxes? A free webinar sponsored by DAVO will teach attendees a bevy of tax-related solutions.
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Experts offer up tips for making loyalty programs work well
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants often make these common mistakes when it comes to customer loyalty programs.
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8 loyalty program mistakes restaurants make
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Loyalty programs can be a tricky business. Avoid these common mistakes when crafting and deploying your customer rewards program.
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