News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

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.

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.

read now

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.

read now

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…

listen now

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.

read now

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?

read now

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.

read now

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…

read now

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…

read now

Bambū brings Vietnamese Chè to the masses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bambū has a line of Vietnamese Chè and other drinks that are proving popular with the masses. Scott Bachman, chief operating officer, shares insight on what…

read now

White Castle celebrates 100 years, National Fast Food Day

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

White Castle turned 100 this year. Learn how the brand celebrated a century of serving up iconic burgers and how it plans to mark National Fast Food Day today.

read now

Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…

read now

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

read now

How Layne's Chicken Fingers is battling shortages, pandemic impact

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eight-unit Layne's Chicken Fingers felt the chicken shortages earlier this year, but weathered through. Samir Wattar, the company's chief operating officer…

read now

Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

read now

A&W plays up 1980s marketing snafu with 3/9-pound burger

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Back in the 1980s, A&W tried to go toe-to-toe with McDonald's Quarter Pounder. The results were hilariously disappointing. Liz Bazner, A&W's senior director of…

read now

Blaze Pizza, Bojangles execs discuss switching from a transactional mindset to a customer mindset

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants are ditching the transactional mindset to focus on customers. A panel of brand executives explained how their companies are putting the customer…

read now

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

read now

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

read now

Southern Classic Chicken’s recipe for success: Longevity, pricing and big focus on taste

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Southern Classic Chicken has a "cult-like" following in Louisiana. Managing Director Tom O'Keefe explains how the company's taste profile and longevity have…

read now