News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

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Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

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Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

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How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

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Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

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Fired Pie's Doug Doyle talks winning the fast-casual pizza game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fired Pie has 20 locations in Arizona. Co-Owner Doug Doyle explains how the fast-casual market is perfect for pizza, and how quality ingredients and attention…

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Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…

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5 tips for creating a successful National Cheese Pizza Day promotion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

National Cheese Pizza Day is September 5. Here are are five tips and insight for developing a promotion that will help pull in the customers, increase sales…

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