News & Media From Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Layne's Chicken Fingers finds success with various models

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Layne's has seen consistent store sales with various real estate models. Eric Reed, the brand's chief development officer, explores how different models can…

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6 steps to opening a food business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Opening a food business requires specialized equipment, hiring a staff, securing funding and more. Check out these six steps to opening a QSR.

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7 social media marketing tips for restaurants in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Social media tips for restaurants don't have to be hard. They just take some thought. Consider these seven tips for managing your social media marketing…

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Papa Johns' Dough & Degrees program offers employees free schooling

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns offers its employees free education through its Dough & Degrees program. Employees can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree for free.

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Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…

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Jollibee takes flight: Filipino QSR's US growth hits 100 stores and beyond

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jollibee has 101 stores in North America, but with franchising on the horizon, the Filipino favorite will soon become your competition.

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Long John Silver's releases app, loyalty program for 1st time

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Long John Silver's has released an app and a loyalty program called the Seacret Society. Director of Marketing Jason Anthony explains the strategy to add the…

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How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…

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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

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Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

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GoTo Foods’ co-branding renaissance pairs signature brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

GoTo Foods is co-branding several of its signature brands with success shown in increased AUVs.

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PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of…

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Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.

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Givex's best-in-class POS solution a boon to restaurant brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Networld Media Group Editor Mandy Detwiler chats with Don Smith, director of business development for…

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Restaurant technology can help lessen burden on restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and…

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7 ways to reduce food safety violations in restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food safety should be a culture in restaurants. Training and retraining falls on management to make sure restaurants are on the up and up during inspections.

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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

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TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

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CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

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