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Interview w/ Daintry McFadden - Minority and Women Loans

Restaurant Operator - May 15, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes
This podcast series from the publishers of FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com provides restaurant owners and executives with the insights and inspiration they need to grow their brands. Each episode features interviews with experienced restauranteurs, industry experts, and thoug...

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PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - May 08, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of PizzaForno, North America's first automated pizzeria, about the rise of food vending machines. "The concept of automated pizza is relatively new...

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Brand leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Restaurant Operator - May 01, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes
Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March. Detwiler spoke to leaders at Longboards Wraps and Bowls, Kansas City International Airport, Hawaii Brothers and more. "The Restaurant Franchi...

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How location intelligence can help restaurants identify, cater to customers

Restaurant Operator - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate, a company specializing in data, software and consultancy to restaurants. Kalibrate, which began in 1970, started on the fuel and convenienc...

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

Restaurant Operator - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Networld Media Group Editor Mandy Detwiler chats with Don Smith, director of business development for Givex North America, about the state of the restaurant industry and what's affecting it today. Givex, a best-in-class POS solution, services a...

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Restaurant technology can help lessen burden on restaurants

Restaurant Operator - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, talks to Chris Lybeer, chief strategy and marketing officer for Revel Systems, a cloud-based technology provider, about how tech is...

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CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

Restaurant Operator - March 22, 2024 19:00 - 11 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing and communications manager for CORE, a national non-profit dedicated to serving restaurant employees with children financial relief when fac...

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Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - March 13, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development. In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Hisham Abdulfattah, partner and executive chef o...

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Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM

Restaurant Operator - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and vice president of business development for Doyle HCM, about keeping the human element in back office management. Adolph co-founded Doyle HC...

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

Restaurant Operator - January 03, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes
 On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO Elisia Flores about the brand's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that Flores says are built into her staff as a whole. 

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Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - January 02, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
The Pizza Marketplace Podcast offers a view into the hot topics affecting the continuing evolution of the pizza industry. 

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Food truck vendor opens sweet brick-and-mortar cheesecake store

Restaurant Operator - December 13, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes
Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talked to Burks about her start as a food truck owner and what it took to open her first store. 

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The art of pizza boxes: Guinness World Record holder a pizza box expert

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - December 12, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
 Scott Weiner holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Collection of Pizza Boxes. Weiner, who owns a pizza touring company in New York City, has become an expert in pizza boxes. Today's boxes hold more than just pizza — they're an extension of the pizzerias themselves. In this episode of ...

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How Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill paved way for Middle Eastern cuisine in fast casual industry

Restaurant Operator - November 29, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, QSRweb Editor Mandy Detwiler talks with Greg Willman, chairman and CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, about how the brand has helped pave the way for ethnic cuisine in the fast casual industry. 

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Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - November 14, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast.

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White Castle's AI ordering increases efficiency, eases labor pains

Restaurant Operator - October 30, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes
QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talked to Jamie Richardson, vice president of White Castle, to learn how the brand incorporated AI into its ordering process and how it's easing labor issues and increasing efficiency. 

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Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - October 25, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness of text marketing for restaurants.

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Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

Restaurant Operator - October 17, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

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Craftsmanship & Creativity

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - October 09, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
The Pizza Marketplace Podcast offers a view into the hot topics affecting the continuing evolution of the pizza industry. 

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How to make, sell creative pizzas in modern industry

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - October 09, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
Learning what toppings go together, what tastes good and what sells is a skill set that is learned through trial and error. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how to make — and sell — creative pizzas beyond the pepperoni and cheese.

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Craft cocktails: How to elevate the art of mixology

Restaurant Operator - September 15, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes
In this episode of Restaurant Operator, podcast host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, and Don Robinson, CEO and president of Louisville, Kentucky-based Parlour, take a look at how the brand's creative craft cocktail menu raises check averages and sets the pizzeria apa...

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Restaurant Operator Podcast | Episode 2: Craft cocktails: How to elevate the art of mixology

Restaurant Operator - September 15, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes
This podcast series from the publishers of FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com provides restaurant owners and executives with the insights and inspiration they need to grow their brands. Each episode features interviews with experienced restauranteurs, industry experts, and thoug...

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Pizzaiolo shares tips to make dough stand out

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - September 06, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode of The Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler talks to Nick Bogacz, owner of Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a member of the World Pizza Champions, to learn what makes a great dough, what to avoid and tips to make you...

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Deep dive into restaurant food waste, sustainability challenges

Restaurant Operator - August 30, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes
Detwiler and Wasdin share practical tips for reducing waste in restaurant kitchens and explore how large-scale industries can adopt sustainable practices. Restaurant Operator invites you to become a part of the movement toward a more conscious and harmonious food world.

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Restaurant Operator Podcast | Episode 1: Food Waste & Sustainability

Restaurant Operator - August 30, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes
This podcast series from the publishers of FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com provides restaurant owners and executives with the insights and inspiration they need to grow their brands. Each episode features interviews with experienced restauranteurs, industry experts, and thoug...

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Perfecting Pizza: POS systems at heart of restaurants, but avoid these common mistakes

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - August 07, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
The Pizza Marketplace Podcast offers a view into the hot topics affecting the continuing evolution of the pizza industry. 

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POS systems at heart of restaurants, but avoid these common mistakes

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - August 07, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
Modern POS systems in restaurants are far more than just cash registers. They are comprehensive solutions that seamlessly integrate various aspects of restaurant management, from order processing and payment handling to inventory tracking and customer relationship management. These systems have ...

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Zafiros - No Average "Joe"

Rated "R" - Real Estate Uncensored - July 28, 2023 16:17 - 37 minutes
A story to tell your kids and how you should be doing the same! A dream was achieved and now the work starts 24/7. Derek interviews Joe Murphy a F&B executive for over 30 years with corporate America and finally decided to do it his way! If you are in DFW, go visit Zafrios in Colleyville, TX, ...

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Perfecting Pizza: Pizza survey shows what customers want from their favorite pizzeria

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - July 11, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
The Pizza Marketplace Podcast offers a view into the hot topics affecting the continuing evolution of the pizza industry. 

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Pizza survey shows what customers want from their favorite pizzerias

Pizza Marketplace Podcast - July 11, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratings
In this podcast, E.J. Kritz, EVP of customer experience and training with APC, a customer experience research and training company, joins Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler to explain what customers want from their pizzerias.

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