News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

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Restaurant seating is more than just a place to sit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Seating plays an important part in a restaurant's overall design and aesthetic.

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Pollo Campero has long tradition of unique food, successful operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pollo Campero had a record year in 2021. Blas Escarcega, director of franchise development, explains what's behind the Central American concept and how it is…

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How automation helps labor issues in today's restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Labor remains a top issue for restaurateurs and management teams and an increasing number of operators are turning to automation to ease labor woes. That's…

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QSR restaurant design changing for speed, service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

QSR restaurant design is changing. Brands are rethinking their overall dining rooms and drive-thrus to increase speed and service.

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Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has cool concept ready for franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has a creative concept that puts customers squarely in the middle of the creation process. The eight-unit company plans to franchise…

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Panda Express celebrates Lunar New Year with specialty campaign

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Panda Express, a 2,200-unit family-owned American Chinese brand, has created a specialty game just in time for the Lunar New Year. Kevin Holmes, executive…

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Is there an end in sight for The Great Resignation?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Employees are leaving their positions in droves. What can operators do to keep their businesses fully manned?

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Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

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How Chick’nCone’s Instagrammable product wows franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chick'nCone combines the best of both worlds: sweet and salty. The concept thrives on social media and has gained an instant following, making it an attractive…

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Chester's Chicken undergoes redesign, focuses on fresh

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chester's Chicken has a bold new look that corresponds with the company's fresh, never frozen focus on fried chicken.

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What wowed QSRweb readers in 2021

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

From legal issues at some of the industry’s biggest names to freebies and viral videos, here’s what was most read on QSRweb this year.

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Technology at the forefront for restaurants in 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The restaurant industry is staring down challenges like never before, but technology is paving the way to a smoother 2022.

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How restaurant technology continues to evolve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…

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Industry experts weigh in on 2022 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The restaurant industry is facing challenges like never before. Industry experts weigh in on what 2022 holds in part one of our two-part look at future trends.

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Why employee reviews still important to operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As more Americans leave their jobs, are performance reviews still viable in the workplace?

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Uniforms become more functional for employee satisfaction

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As recruitment and retention of employees become more critical, uniforms play a bigger part in satisfaction and morale.

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

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Jack in the Box's eclectic menu not hindering operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jack in the Box offers consumers five dayparts and a large menu boasting burgers, tacos and snacks. Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer, explains how and why…

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