News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

Loyalty programs can be a tricky business. Avoid these common mistakes when crafting and deploying your customer rewards program.

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Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.

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Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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