News & Media

Kids LiveWell membership passes 100 restaurant brands

July 13, 2012

As the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell marks its first anniversary this week, the program's membership has reached more than 100 participating…

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LevelUp eliminates merchant fees

July 12, 2012

Mobile payment startup LevelUp is throwing down the gauntlet to other payment networks. It's eliminating all transaction fees charged to merchants who accept…

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Aspiring food truck operators to battle during Food Network show

July 12, 2012

Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is returning for its third season Aug. 19, with host Tyler Florence.

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Master franchisee for Papa John's India names new CEO

July 12, 2012

Om Pizzas and Eats, the master franchisee for Papa Johns Pizza in India, has named Tejpavansingh Gandhok as its new CEO.

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Pizza Patron's Spanish language promo nets record sales

July 12, 2012

Pizza Patron's Pizza Por Favor campaign, which ran for three days in June, resulted in record sales for the company.

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Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

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The service sucked, but that new logo looks great

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.

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Papa John's Facebook promotion pushes online orders

July 11, 2012

Papa John's is offering a free pizza to its Facebook fans through July 15. Those who place a $10 minimum order online will earn 25 Bonus Points (good for the…

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Domino's launches Amazon Kindle ordering app

July 11, 2012

Domino's Pizza is bringing its mobile ordering technology to Amazon's Kindle Fire with the release of its new app in the Amazon Appstore for Android this week.

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Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…

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Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are stepping up their photo-based campaigns.

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Some chains getting head start on menu transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some chains, while they don't necessarily offer allergen-free dining experiences, do let you know what's in their dishes in a clear, concise manner so diners…

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Survey: Most consumers use restaurant discounts while traveling

July 10, 2012

According to the newly released 2012 Restaurant.com Annual Dining Destinations and Deals survey, 61 percent of consumers planning a vacation said they search…

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Pizza Inn opens in Statesville, N.C.

July 10, 2012

Pizza Inn is expanding and has opened its 37th restaurant in North Carolina in Statesville.

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria plants flag in South Carolina

July 10, 2012

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced its latest expansion move into the state of South Carolina. Located in Mt. Pleasant Towncenter, the new restaurant will offer…

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Old Chicago rolls out new beverage menu

July 10, 2012

Old Chicago has rolled out its first completely refreshed bar menu in more than three years. The lineup features nine new libations.

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Hunt Brothers launches Facebook photo contest for NASCAR fans

July 10, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched the Ultimate Hunt Brothers Pizza Racing Fan Photo Contest in search of the most passionate NASCAR fans across the country.

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