PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 43: Famous Famiglia

November 21, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 43: Famous Famiglia, New York City

The 5 rules of opt-in marketing

By Jitendra Gupta, CEO of Punchh

Holiday hiring: who to hire and who to keep after the season

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Prepare for the added traffic by hiring a team of seasonal employees who naturally fit in your business so they can catch on quickly, hit the ground running…

CiCi's unit treating Hurricane Sandy victims to Thanksgiving meal

November 20, 2012

The CiCi's Pizza restaurant at 1776 E. Gun Hill Rd., in the Bronx, N.Y., is not only staying open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, but is also providing a free…

Papa John's names new SVP, Legal Affairs

November 20, 2012

Papa John's International Inc. today announced the promotion of Caroline Oyler to senior vice president, Legal Affairs.

Pizza Hut offering 50-percent mark down for Thanksgiving Eve

November 20, 2012

Pizza Hut is hosting "Red Roof Wednesday" for those seeking a holiday deal on Thanksgiving Eve. On Nov. 21 the chain is offering a 50-percent discount on…

Pizza Fusion thanks guests with discount

November 19, 2012

Pizza Fusion is thanking its guests Nov. 21 and Nov. 23 by offering a 20-percent discount on those days. The promotion was announced on the brand's Facebook…

ComQi shows off Boloco DMBs

Digital signage provider ComQi showcased the digital menu board solution it engineered for fast casual burrito chain Boloco at this year's fall Customer…

Cheese prices drop below $2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's shares take a hit after a lawsuit was filed over unwanted text messages.

Technomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions

November 19, 2012

Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen kicks off holiday giveaway promotion

November 19, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., announced today its second annual Villa Holiday Giftaway promotion. To celebrate the holiday season, Villa is giving…

JPMorgan Chase CEO joins Yum! Brands' board

November 19, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael J. Cavanagh, 46, to its board of directors. Cavanagh is the co-chief executive officer of JPMorgan…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 44: Garlic Jim's

November 19, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 44: Garlic Jim's, Everett, Wash.

Hello. We miss you. Won’t you purchase again?

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Pizza operators have had it good for years. No other restaurant business has the ability to track customer data as accurately as a delivery operation that gets…

Q&A: The evolution of online ordering

NetWaiter's co-founder discusses how online ordering has changed from a convenient operational tool to a marketing asset.

Five tech tools to help treat every customer like a VIP

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

Most technologies can help you give exceptional customer service without extraordinary effort.

Firespotter Labs expands restaurant waitlist management app

November 16, 2012

Firespotter Labs has announced the launch of NoshList Premium, an expanded version of its restaurant waitlist management app for iPad. NoshList and NoshList…

Largest Papa John's franchisee acquires 26 more units

November 16, 2012

PJ United, the nation's largest franchisee of Papa John's Pizza stores, announced today it has acquired 26 Papa John's Pizza stores from Gaunce Management Inc.

Domino's brings its gluten-free pizzas to the UK

November 16, 2012

About seven months after debuting gluten-free offerings in the U.S., Domino's Pizza is bringing them to the United Kingdom.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen expands in Mexico

November 16, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has announced the grand opening of two Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen locations at Galerías shopping centers in Monterrey…