Using technology to upsell customers

by Shawn Chute — COO, Sutus

On-hold messaging is now advanced enough to work as a successful marketing tool.

Pizza Hut to offer free pizza for March Madness Cinderella

March 9, 2012

Pizza Hut has committed once again to offering a free pizza if a No. 16 seed upsets a No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament.

Domino's Android app top lifestyle category download

March 9, 2012

Domino's Pizza's new Android smartphone ordering app, launched Feb. 27, exceeded 140,000 downloads within its first two weeks on the Android Marketplace.

New mobile app provides B2C communication without clutter

March 8, 2012

Red E App, a new mobile application platform, launched its beta program for businesses this week.

NRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards

March 8, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…

Flippers Pizzeria promotes catering services for Florida tourist rush

March 8, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is anticipating a busy few months with the influx of spring break visitors and fans for the Arnold Palmer Invitational…

Stevi B's Pizza rolls out whole wheat crust

March 7, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza has launched a new whole wheat pizza crust as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers.

Tyson recalls pizza toppings for unlabeled allergen

March 7, 2012

Tyson Prepared Foods Inc. has recalled more than 12,000 pounds of pizza toppings due to "misbranding" and an undeclared allergen.

Papa Murphy's introduces make 'n bake kid for kids

March 7, 2012

Papa Murphy's International has launched a Mini Murph Make 'N' Bake Pizza Kit. Kids can create a Papa Murphy's pizza at home, as all of the necessary…

Pizza Fusion plans Vegas unit

March 7, 2012

Pizza Fusion will open a new restaurant in the Las Vegas area this spring.

Turning social media mentions into best-in-class business insight

Operators must understand the difference between marketing and operational insights from online feedback before they can use that information to their…

NRA, LivingSocial form marketing-best-practices partnership

March 6, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and LivingSocial have announced a new partnership through which both organizations will work to educate and inform…

Gloves! The Controversy Continues - Part 3

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

If glove use is going to be effective, several factors should be considered when designing a disposable glove program. Size is vitally important to ensure the…

CiCi's Pizza allocates $5 million for franchise funding

March 6, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced its new investment and financing programs to help existing and prospective franchisees with funding options to further address the…

Unique Pizza and Subs names Denver master franchisee

March 6, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, has signed a master franchise agreement with Bridgton Holding Group LLC to open 20-plus locations…

Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program

March 6, 2012

Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…

Mod Pizza launches kid-sized offering

March 6, 2012

Seattle-based Mod Pizza has launched a Mini Mod, a kid-sized version of its original artisan-style pizza, for $3.88.

TabbedOut now lets you pay your bill using PayPal

March 6, 2012

Tabbedout is making it even easier to pay a restaurant or bar tap. The app, which lets restaurant and bar patrons open and pay their tabs with their phones, is…

Domino's adds fire safety tips to pizza boxes

March 5, 2012

Domino's Pizza is once again partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by reminding customers what they can do in the home to stay fire…

Hunt Brothers Pizza adds boneless WingBites to menu

March 5, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched new breaded, boneless WingBites in Buffalo and Home-Style flavors. The wings are made with 100-percent all-white breast meat…