Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

GRS releases mobile ordering app 2.0

February 12, 2013

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has released the latest enhancements to its restaurant mobile ordering app. This version makes it easier for customers to…

Greenfield Farms Food acquires Carmela's Pizzeria

February 12, 2013

Greenfield Farms Food Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity interest in Carmela's Pizzeria.…

California Pizza Kitchen unveils new seasonal offerings

February 12, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has launched two new seasonal menu items — the Brussels + Bacon Pizza and Roasted Beets with Whipped Goat Cheese Salad small plate.

Report: Fast casual, casual dining visits cutting into QSR traffic

February 12, 2013

According to a new report from Technomic, customer enthusiasm is up for the casual dining segment. This comes after a few years of a slowdown for the segment…

Customers can now order a Domino's Pizza with virtual currency

February 12, 2013

Domino's Pizza has joined a new online startup, Pizzaforcoins.com, that allows consumers to buy a pizza using their virtual currency, also known as Bitcoins.

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Romance your customers on Valentine’s Day by engaging them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Valentine's Day has me thinking about how new lovers aren't all that different from new restaurant customers: Both want attention that affirms the other party…

Henny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM

February 12, 2013

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…

Wheat prices fall 20 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas continues to climb; diesel fuel passes $4.

Emotional engagement is key to driving brand loyalty

February 11, 2013

Emotional engagement is the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty now that promotions and discounting have reached saturation levels…

Boston Pizza partners with targeted media firm

February 11, 2013

Zoom Media Inc. has partnered with the Boston Pizza chain across the province of Quebec. Zoom Media's sales and venue development teams have been working…

Yum! Brands plans expansion in Russia

February 11, 2013

Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…

Pizza Hut perfume part of Twitter giveaway

February 11, 2013

Pizza Hut's Eau de Pizza Hut, a new fragrance featuring notes of baked, hand-tossed dough, is now available in the U.S. for select fans. The perfume was…

Flippers Pizzeria pushes per-person catering menu

February 11, 2013

February in Central Florida tends to generate a busy catering schedule for Flippers Pizzeria, as the 74-degree average temperature inspires indoor and outdoor…

Domino's Valentine's promotion: In the name of Love

February 11, 2013

Domino's is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a special gift to all customers whose name is a variation of Love.

Snagajob research shows influx of Millennial hourly job applications

February 11, 2013

New research from Snagajob, an hourly employment network, shows that Millennials are applying for more jobs at a faster rate than older job seekers.

5 ways restaurants can use video to increase customer spend

High-quality video showcases food and drink consumers can taste with their eyes, providing them with a more in-depth feel of a restaurant's atmosphere and…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 20: Rosati's Pizza

February 11, 2013

The first Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza opened in a Chicago suburb in 1964, serving pizza based on a family recipe that dates back to the turn of the…

NAFEM 2013

This year's North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers show, held last week in Orlando, included 550 exhibitors, 130 of which had products or…