News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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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Tips for getting quick-service catering up and running

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Quick-service restaurants may find that adding a catering component adds much needed revenue as sales dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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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Andy's Frozen Custard is all about quality and complex simplicity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Andy's Frozen Custard, which operates 100 stores, follows an operational philosophy of 'complex simplicity' and it's proven key to making the brand a standout…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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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Krystal celebrates Atlanta with immersive design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Krystal Restaurants teamed up with an Atlanta design firm to celebrate the culture, heritage and spirit of the town it calls its headquarters. We talked to the…

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice a ‘frozen force’ with explosive growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

With 200 franchise agreements across 70 different groups, and an additional 182 units awarded across six area representative territories, Jeremiah's Italian…

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Hello! I'm Mandy Wolf Detwiler, your editor at QSRweb!

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mandy Wolf Detwiler takes the reigns as editor of QSRweb. With nearly 20 years covering the restaurant industry, she brings a level of expertise and…

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