Best Networld Media Group Podcasts (2025)

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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley 19:34

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and Pizza Marketplace, talks with Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill in the Los Angeles area. Tel Aviv Grill began 11 years ago as a small kosher market making shawarma, skewers and sandwiches in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. "And, very…

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Fueling Delicious Growth – Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream 39:52

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Every Founder knows the spark that starts an idea and then the journey begins. In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable, flash freezing made to order ice cream. Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is the brainchild of ice-cream loving Daniel…

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How professional services can help ATM, ITM deployment, management 19:10

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It's not easy installing and maintaining an ATM or ITM. It takes a large team to handle the installation, software configuration, security and many other factors. As a result, many financial institutions are outsourcing these tasks to other vendors who provide professional ATM services. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Je…

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Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza 25:03

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, talks to Eric Soller, founder of Old Scratch Pizza in Dayton, Ohio. With a formal culinary background and years working with mixer giant Hobart, Soller said he was primed and ready to open his own restaurant. "I love pizza," Soller said. "I…

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Jeff's Bagel Run, HugerRush talk tech, strategy on Restaurant Operator Podcast 24:18

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In this episode of Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Canlser, publisher of FastCasual, offers an exclusive preview of the heavy-hitting CEO panel, moderated by HungerRush CEO Bill Mitchell, at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 5-7 in Austin. The episode features an insightful conversation with Mitchell and Aman Devgan, HungerRush's…

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Screenverse co-founders talk DOOH strategy, challenges, innovations ahead 40:03

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Screenverse CEO David Weinfeld and Screenverse President Adam Malone, both co-founders, share insight with Digital Signage Today editor Judy Mottl on the shift of digital out of home from static signage to a fully digital, data-driven medium. The shift is being driven by technology from digital a…

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Hughes VP Mike Tippets talks digital signage trends, innovations 16:22

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast guest Mike Tippets shares insight on digital signage trends and innovations given his longtime tenure in the industry. Tippets is vice president of the enterprise division at Hughes, an EchoStar company. Prior to joining Hughes in 2008, he was president of Helius, LLC, a start-up digital signage …

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Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend 33:02

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Built for Founders. Powered by Founders. The Founderology Growth Summit is a breakthrough experience designed for Founders who are looking to scale. Every moment, from the first conversation to the final celebration, is crafted with one purpose: to accelerate the growth of visionary Founders and their businesses. Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastC…

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Video verification improves security, saves money 19:47

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ATM crimes aren't slowing down in intensity. If anything, they are increasing, and banks need to be able to contact law enforcement quickly and have them arrive on the scene fast enough to stop the crime. However, traditional security systems can cause big problems for ATM and branch security, especially due to false positives. In some jurisdiction…

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How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved 20:48

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In our most recent Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talked to Dallas Massey, senior vice president of Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza. Massey discussed the brand's $10 Tuesdays promotion and how it has evolved over the years. In the beginning, consumers could purchase any pizza in any size for $10 on Tuesdays…

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Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery 25:47

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's Eatery. Tech plays a big role in Newk's growth strategy, with the brand leveraging self-service kiosks and partnerships with third-party delivery. "We continue to try to meet the guests where they…

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Breaking Boundaries: Derrick Hayes on Purpose, Power, and Building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks 46:22

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I have been inspired by Derrick Hayes and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks starting as an Instagram follower and then as a customer. I actually drove from Tampa to Orlando to try his Classic Dave's Chicken — wow — was it worth the drive and the many more drives I will continue to make to Big Dave's. Hopefully, Tampa is on the list for new locations! Derrick…

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Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes 14:38

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Mooyah Burgers Fries and Shakes launched in 2007 and now has 75 locations, of which 73 are franchised. The brand just started building out its corporate market earlier this year. Mooyah is all about the better burger business, with buns baked in house and hand-punched fries. Ingredients are prepped daily in house and the brand uses certified Angus …

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OAAA chief talks OOH growth, advertising trends 21:31

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Anna Bager, president and CEO of the Out of Home Advertising Association of America, shares insight on what's driving robust OOH growth and revenue as well as the trends taking root in the OOH industry. Digital OOH was a prime driver in OOH ad spend hitting a revenue landmark in 2024 — $1.98 bill…

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From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls 27:35

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How do you take a Maine lobster roll—yes, the classic, buttery, delicious kind—and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That's the kind of breakthrough story we love to feature at Founderology: Built to Breakthrough. And it's exactly what unfolds in this powerful episode with Dan Beck, Founder of Mason's Fa…

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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions 21:15

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Michigan-based Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs delicious chicken and pizza in a mega gas station setting. However, it wasn't always this way. The brand, which has 19 location, used to have good pizza, but not great pizza. Owner Todd Saroki went to California to study under master pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani. What he brought back was a pizza prod…

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Combatting criminal innovation with ATM software security 21:40

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The biggest evergreen issue in the ATM industry is of course security. Criminals are always ready with innovative methods to steal cash from ATMs faster than the industry can put up protective barriers. This is true of both the ATM hardware and software. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Kit Patte…

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How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback 42:42

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I have been a fan and follower of Pinky Cole Hayes and Slutty Vegan since her first opening in Atlanta. Her entrepreneurial drive is unmatched. She has built a brand that reimagines vegan food, empowers her community and sets a new standard for Founder-led success. I recently visited her latest opening in Tampa and enjoyed a Chik'N Head sandwich wi…

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Cree LED talks LED solutions for digital displays, IP infringement challenges 14:03

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Judy Mottl, editor of Digital Signage Talk, talks with Jeff Van Houten and Jovani Torres from Cree LED. Cree LED is a well-known leader given its 30-plus years in the OEM LED market and its technology can be found in a wide range of applications, from portable l…

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A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy 18:13

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of marketing and innovation for A&W Restaurants, about Potts' diverse background and how she returned to a foodservice career after working in the automotive industry. Potts has more than 30 years …

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Keeping the Maine Thing the Main Thing: How Two Cousin’s Built a Global Brand 37:25

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What do late-night drinks, a lobster roll, and a cross-country cousin connection have to do with building a national brand? Everything. In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim Tselikis, turned into a Shark Tank deal, 100+ locations, in…

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Digital signage is a game changer for banks 22:51

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It's no secret that banks are renegotiating how they manage branches. Many are scaling back the number of branches, but others are also transforming the spaces with technology such as digital signage. According to research from Markets.US, the digital signage banking market is expected to grow to $9.4 billion by 2034, up from $3.5 billion in 2024. …

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Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza 22:25

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny Brewing Co. in Mebane, North Carolina. The brand has three locations, all of which operate differently. The main restaurant and brewery is in downtown Mebane where the brand does all its beer …

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How Fry the Coop founder traded everything for freedom (and fried chicken) 37:23

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How far would you go to escape a life that's crushing your spirit? Would you: Walk away from a steady paycheck? Sell your house? Move across the country with a newborn? Start a restaurant… with no sign, no money, and no guarantees? One Founder — Joe Fontana, Founder of Fry the Coop — did all four. And what happened next? You'll have to hear it to b…

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Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history 16:06

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Heather Neary, president and CEO of Taco John's which has nearly 400 units in 23 states. Neary took her leadership role last year, but Taco John's has been serving up tacos and its signature Potato Oles since 1969. "We're …

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Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage 27:24

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of Blue Moon Pizza and Jeff Goldt, chief operating officer of Blue Moon Pizza. The Atlanta pizzeria brand, known for its unique hybrid pizzas and passionate customer base, is ready to expand wi…

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From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop 40:05

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What if the key to scaling a great brand was reconnecting with your roots? 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 Daniella share how her journey began at just 13 years old, when she launched a holiday bakery business out of her p…

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Examining the changing world of community banking 22:14

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Between evolving customer expectations and pressure from other financial providers, community banks have struggled to maintain relevance in recent years. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president of Shikatanai Lacroix Design and Marbue Brown, foun…

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Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success 26:11

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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. Perera and his wife, Danielle, call themselves bagel fanatics. When Perera lost his job in 2019, he began making bagels for his wife at home. He then spread the love to family and friends, who …

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From Founder to Franchisee: How Chronic Tacos Built a Brand That Still Breaks Through 36:41

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What happens when a visionary Founder and a passionate franchisee come together to build something bigger than burritos? You get a conversation packed with insight, real talk, and game-changing strategies that every restaurant Founder needs to hear. In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Taco…

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Examining the powerful role music plays in the in-store customer experience 20:59

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Music plays a pivotal role in the retail customer experience as well as retailer's success. As Ola Sars, CEO of Soundtrack Technologies, shares with Judy Mottl, editor of Retail Customer Experience, in this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, music has become a CX strategy that can drive customer loyalty as well as revenue. Sars was a co-founder …

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Pollo Campero vice president talks competition, standing out 21:15

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, podcast host Mandy Detwiler, editor Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for Central American chicken chain Pollo Campero. Here, flavor is king and development is ripe for the picking. Escarcega, one of the first employees hired in the U.S., has been…

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Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy 24:41

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What does it take to build a lasting brand from the ground, and turn a single idea into a multi-brand growth engine? This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Medhi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His journey began in Casablanca, Morocco, where at just 15 years old, he came t…

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Deep dive into digital signage installation at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo 20:26

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Judy Mottl, editor of Digital Signage Talk, talks with Rob Meiner, a senior solutions engineer with Peerless-AV, about the digital signage project at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Peerless-AV's discussions with the zoo revealed the zoo wanted to boost its vis…

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&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth 22:27

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza based out of Washington, D.C. The brand was founded in 2012 by Michael Astoria who's still involved with the brand today. Astoria traveled the country and found D.C. was a blank slate and ripe for a gourmet pizza br…

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Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand 21:24

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jason Sobocinski and Etkin Tekin, co-founders of Haven Hot Chicken out of Connecticut. While the chicken market may be saturated, Sobocinski and Tekin found a niche for hot chicken, and the rest is history. Tekin and Sobocincki …

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How to prevent check fraud without harming the customer experience 20:54

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Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain a valid form of payment, especially for businesses and individuals. With mobile deposit and ATM deposits, it's more convenient than ever to deposit a check. However, this brings with it a risk for fraud. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Scott Fi…

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How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder 41:30

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Paths to Success: Achieving the American Dream What if your next breakthrough came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? This episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough is packed with real-world insights for Founders building bold growth for lasting impact. In “Paths to Success: Ac…

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How Gen Z is driving change in the retail customer experience 12:17

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast Judy Mottl, editor of Retail Customer Experience, talks with Dr. Steven Stovall, Ph.D., associate professor of management at Southeast Missouri State University, on how the Gen Z consumer is impacting the retail customer experience strategy. Stovall is former corporate executive who managed a global sale…

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Here comes virtual AR-powered digital signage 16:39

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The traditional approach to digital signage may soon take a big turn given the advent of virtual AR-powered signage. The leader driving the change is Skidattl, a start up led by Randy Marsden who serves as CEO. Marsden is known for numerous successful ventures including the onscreen keyboard Swype , which was acquired by Microsoft, and Dryft, which…

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Discovering the tools to food truck success 20:23

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The food truck industry has continued to expand at a rapid pace. In 2023, there were over 52,600 food trucks in the U.S., according to data from IBISWorld. However, it is not an easy business to enter, as it requires careful planning to select the right truck, equipment, and branding. In today's episode of the Restaurant Operator podcast, Jordan Sc…

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From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz 25:47

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Responding to new ATM security threats 17:47

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Keeping ATMs secure from attacks is a never-ending battle. Just when one area of attack is shut off, criminals discover a different vulnerability. One such vulnerability is Man in the Middle attacks, which can be difficult to detect as they imitate a legitimate transaction. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper,…

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Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza 20:09

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Kevin King, who recently took over Donatos Pizza last October as president and CEO. Under King's leadership, the brand is embracing strategies to keep it relevant for both new and existing customers amidst rising pricing wars in the pizza in…

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CORE Gives helps restaurant employees in need 11:27

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In our latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jill Chapman, director of corporate partnerships with CORE Gives, an organization that helps restaurant employees in need. "CORE is a national non-profit," Chapman said. "We provide financial support to food and beverage s…

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Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World 25:42

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Every once in a while, you meet a Founder who reminds you why you started in the first place. The passion. The purpose. The powerful vision that you just can't let go of no matter what. That's exactly what happened when I sat down with Denise Tran, founder of Bun Mee, on this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough. And I'm telling you right…

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CEO Chris King defines Monster Mini Golf's 'philosophy of fun' CX strategy 14:42

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Chris King, CEO of Monster Mini Golf; shares insight on how the indoor family entertainment brand fulfills its 'philosophy of fun' and why it's the center piece of the brand's customer experience strategy. Monster Mini Golf is an indoor family entertainment brand with 30-plus franchise locations across …

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GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind 28:47

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In this day and age, offering a guarantee with your business plan is nearly a given. For kiosk brand GRUBBRR, the GRUBBRR Guarantee is an integral part of the brand's ethos. In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, speaks with GRUBBRR Chief Revenue Officer Parrish Chapman about…

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Examining the evolution of digital signage 22:28

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, Judy Mottl talks with Ricardo Belmar, director partner marketing for retail and consumer goods at Microsoft. In this role, Belmar helps Microsoft Cloud for Retail partners grow their business by delivering cloud-based AI solutions and services to retailers and consumer goods brands, solving thei…

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Two Broke Bartenders to Upstream Hospitality Group 21:39

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Two Broke Bartenders Turn Big Bet Into Thriving Hospitality Group What happens when two broke bartenders take a big risk, bet on themselves and turn a handshake deal into a booming restaurant brand? That's the story of James Bonanno, founder and CEO of Upstream Hospitality Group, the company behind Tap Room, Bango Bowls and a growing portfolio of w…