Features
Smalls Sliders takes the stage as up-and-coming burger brand
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Smalls Sliders offers less than 12 SKUs, but the brand is scaling in a big way.
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ICXA to honor Elevate winners at 7th annual summit
by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association
The ICX Association will honor five companies as winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards during a ceremony at its upcoming annual conference, the Interactive…
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Inflation exposes gaps in restaurant loyalty, physical experience
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hope Neiman, CMO for Tillster, explains how restaurants can create more meaningful interactions with the guest and leverage technology for a best-in-class…
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2nd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to aid pizzeria operators with busy schedules
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, hosted by Pizza Marketplace and PDQ Signature Systems, offers pizzeria owners and operators learning opportunities from…
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'We're all in it together': White Castle a family affair
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
White Castle is a 350-unit family owned company. The brand best known for its sliders now has third-, fourth- and fifth-generation family members at the helm.
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Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…
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It’s a sister affair for a California Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Peyton and Paige Geyser, sisters in Orange County, California, are owners and operators of a Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck and were longtime fans of the brand…
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Taco John's a growing QSR player in Mexican segment
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Taco John's has 375 units, of which seven are corporate owned. With a new store design, savvy multi-unit franchisees and a winning corporate team, the brand…
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5 social media tricks to help restaurant marketing succeed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Social media is more engaging and smarter than ever. Here are five tips for restaurants to get the most out of their social media budgets.
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Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological…
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Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.
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Dave's Hot Chicken named FastCasual's Top 100 Mover & Shaker
2023 is the year of the chicken chain.
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Cinnaholic on a roll to bring joy of signature sweets to the world
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack. It offers a completely customizable menu of rolls and desserts…
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WOWorks, Shipley Do-Nuts, Noodles & Company execs say loyalty programs a must-have
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Panelists Blake Johnson, VP of marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Donna Josephson, CMO of Shiply Do-Nuts, Mark Kreiner, VP of marketing for WOWorks and Stacy…
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iRestaurant: Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants balance AI with human touch
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
During this year’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation…
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Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants share automation tips for success
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
During this year’s RFIS summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation and how to leverage it for success…
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ICX Summit celebrates 7th year with September event
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit, which is celebrating its seventh year, is a dual event in 2023 featuring the Bank Customer Experience Summit.
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Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…
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Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…
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BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…
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