QSR brand ad spend jumps in 2021

October 27, 2021

QSR brands are spending an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, an 18% increase over 2020, according to a iSpot.tv report.

Givex launches integrated payment solution via Adyen

October 26, 2021

Givex has launched GivexPay, an integrated payment processing solution powered by Adyen for Platforms, according to a company press release.

Two pizza favorites return to Donatos

October 26, 2021

Two fan-favorite pizzas have returned to Donatos, according to a press release.

California Pizza Kitchen to give away take-and-bake pizzas

October 26, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating National Pizza Month by giving away more than 20,000 take-and-bake pizzas for free.

Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

Pizza Hut teams with Shudder for spine-tingling deal

October 26, 2021

Pizza Hut is teaming up with horror streaming service Shudder for a Halloween special deal.

5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future

Scott Heim, divisional president of  Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.

Great Plains Capital takes minority stake in Toppers Pizza

October 25, 2021

Great Plains Capital LLC has made a long-term minority equity investment in Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza.

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

LaRosa's debuts LaRo to Go model

October 25, 2021

LaRosa's has opened its first pizzeria built specifically to serve as a LaRo to Go store featuring a service model that combines ordering tech with pick-up and…

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates

October 22, 2021

Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…

How to create an image-based branding campaign on the cheap

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Creating an image-based branding campaign isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Starting small and working up creates consistency, is…

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees

October 22, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza LLC has been acquired by the franchisees who own Pie Guys Restaurants LLC, according to a press release.

Yum China opens digital R&D center

October 21, 2021

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has launched a digital R&D center with three sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Xi'an.

Fired Pie offers freebies to law enforcement, firefighters

October 21, 2021

Fired Pie will offer a free pizza or salad to all active local duty law enforcement officers and firefighters on Thursday, Oct. 28, according to a press…

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Peter's Pizzeria to open 2 South Florida locations

October 21, 2021

HYD (How Ya Doin') Hospitality Group will open two locations of Peter's Pizzeria in South Florida.