Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Heather Neary, president and CEO of legacy brand Taco John's, chats with podcast host Mandy Detwiler about balancing the brand's history with the innovation…

Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…

Speaker Spotlight: Carl Comeaux, Crust Pizza Co. CEO

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust Pizza Co., shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has disbelievers eating their famous last words in latest ad campaign

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has a new advertising campaign aimed at having "doubters eating their famous last words" about the chicken brand. QSRweb talked to…

Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of…

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

5 reasons to use a single equipment supplier for new restaurant openings

Opening a new restaurant can be a chaotic process, but using a single equipment supplier can offer much-needed stability.

Presented by TundraFMP

Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

Presented by Jeff's Bagel Run

Use your data or lose your margins

by Oli Ostertag — GM of Operator Cloud, PAR Technology

QSR margins are squeezed by soaring food and labor costs, compounded by potential tariffs. Survival hinges on using existing tech to integrate data, turning…

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…

5 reasons we built Ignite®

Meet Ignite. SMG’s AI-native platform built to unify brand, customer, and employee experience data. It’s smart, scalable, and designed to help brands move…

The anatomy of a successful brand experience

Practical tips to shape every touchpoint into a consistent, memorable experience

Presented by Service Management Group

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…

Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…

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…