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Dishing out local store marketing secrets for restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hoping to build a loyal customer base in their neighborhoods, restaurant owners can learn actionable local store marketing tactics at the upcoming Restaurant…
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Dave's Hot Chicken named Fast Casual's 2025 top brand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the…
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Beyond the burrito: How Taco John's 'People First' approach drives success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Taco John's emphasizes a "Putting People First" philosophy to combat employee turnover by investing in its corporate leadership, supporting franchisees and…
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Beyond the counter: How kiosks are revolutionizing the fast food experience
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Learn how self-service kiosk preference is pushing QSRs and fast casual to prioritize personalized, engaging digital experiences to boost loyalty and revenue.
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What to do with all this data?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
What do you do with all that data as a restaurant? The Restaurant Marketing Workshop held from June 2 to 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana plans to tackle that…
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Eggs Up Grill, Hot Palette Holdings, Jeff's Bagel Run execs talk leadership skills
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Leaders from Eggs Up Grill, Jeff's Bagel Run and Hot Palette Holdings discussed leadership skills at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.
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Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…
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How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.
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Swig, HTeaO, Everbowl, Vicious Biscuit leaders share tips for building a tech roadmap
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Mapping out a tech roadmap was a panel topic at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was sponsored by Crisp.
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Twisted: How Pretzelmaker's partnership with Great Wolf Lodge increases sales, brand awareness
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pretzelmaker has several non-traditional units in Great Wolf Lodge retreats, appealing to the young and old alike. The brand's partnership is designed to…
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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…
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Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…
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Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.
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How to dominate restaurant data
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.
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Krystal building on legacy with new prototype
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Krystal is building on its legacy by remodeling six restaurants in Georgia with the brand's new prototype designed to bring in new and returning customers.
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Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…
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Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America…
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Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South…
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