Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery unify digital experience with new co-branded loyalty app

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery launched a new co-branded loyalty app, unifying their digital experience and streamlining ordering for…

From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…

6 cool things on the NRA show floor

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Restaurant Association Show featured a wide variety of food, education and technology. Here are a few of the coolest tech products we found on the…

The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…

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…

LV Petroleum bets on late-night cravings with Checkers & Rally's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

May 16, 2025

LV Petroleum, led by Jeanette Davis, has introduced a new Checkers & Rally's franchise to Las Vegas, marking a significant step in their ambitious QSR…

&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

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…

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…

Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Donatos Pizza president and CEO Kevin King talks about his career in the pizza industry and what makes his brand a leader in the category amidst rising pizza…

CORE Gives helps restaurant employees in need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

CORE Gives provides financial support for restaurant employees in need.

Presented by CORE

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…

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…

GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kiosk company GRUBBRR stands behind its commitment to helping restaurant brands increase sales and reduce labor costs.

Presented by Grubbrr

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…

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…

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

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.

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.