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.

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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…

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.

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.

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

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…

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…

Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nomination deadline extended

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline to enter Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers List has been extended to Jan. 24.

Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

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Restaurant professionals make predictions for New Year 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants will face a number of challenges in the new year. We talked to restaurant professionals to learn what's shaping 2025.

Top 5 Restaurant Operator Podcasts in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Here are the top 5 Restaurant Operator Podcasts for 2024.

QSRweb's Top 5 articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

These were the Top 5 stories on QSRweb.com in 2024.

How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.