Pizza Hut throwing football bash in Times Square

September 6, 2013

Pizza Hut is kicking off the return of football season by hosting "The World's Greatest Pizza Party" Sunday in New York City's Times Square. The party will…

Ecolab's launches 'Super Contact Cleaner '

September 6, 2013

Ecolab has created a super contact cleaner for the limited-service industry that clings to vertical and inverted surfaces for faster and easier removal of…

800PIZZA franchising in Middle East

September 6, 2013

Dubai-based 800PIZZA will start its franchising operations in the Middle East.

Self-service doesn't mean 'no service'

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

In a classic 1995 episode of "Seinfeld," Jerry's kooky neighbor Kramer gets a new phone number, the digits of which are very similar to a movie information…

NRA launches online employee-notification tool

September 5, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has launched a new tool to help restaurateurs notify employees about new government-run health insurance marketplaces.

5 questions to ask before choosing a mobile partner

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

By Jitendra Gupta

Restaurant health inspection scores pushed into spotlight

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While restaurant operators continue to maintain food safety practices, health inspection records are finding their way onto very public domains.

Jim Knight on how to find, hire and keep the right people

Training and business culture veteran Jim Knight was the opening keynote speaker at this year's Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit, held August 13-1…

Hungry Howie's brings back Cheese Puff-flavored crust

September 5, 2013

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Hungry Howie's has unveiled its latest limited-time flavored crust for September — Cheese Puff. It is available through…

Smithfield introduces cook-in-bag pulled pork product

September 5, 2013

Smithfield Foodservice has introduced a new Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt for restaurant operators who want to serve a pulled pork product without adding extra…

SCA's Tork launches No Kid Hungry promotion

September 5, 2013

Numerous restaurant chains have added promotions for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, which runs through September. SCA's Tork Brand is also…

Uno Chicago, Old Chicago Pizza select new branding firm

September 5, 2013

Uno Chicago Grill and Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room are two of the latest restaurant brands that have selected Push, a branding agency based in Orlando, Fla.

Back to school – Back to basics

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

It is cheaper to sell more to current customers than find new ones, motivate them.

Fast casual pizza concept signs 25-unit deal for Philippines

September 4, 2013

California-based Project Pie has signed an official agreement with master franchise partner DBE Project Inc. to open 25 restaurants in the Philippines…

Pizza Fusion commits to No Child Hungry campaign

September 4, 2013

For a second year, Pizza Fusion is hosting a fundraising initiative throughout September to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry effort.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza promotes four execs

September 4, 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has promoted four executives to support its expansion plans.

Registration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…

National Food Safety Month campaign kicks off

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is hosting its annual National Food Safety Month throughout September. This year's campaign spotlights the increasing…

Papa John's leverages Peyton Manning partnership for NFL promotion

September 4, 2013

Papa John's is kicking off the NFL season with a free pizza offer from now through Sept. 15. Customers who place an order of $15 or more will earn 25 bonus…

How Top That! won over the Millennial crowd

Customizable food, mobile and social marketing techniques are attracting the 18- to- 30-year-old crowd to the brand.