Pie Five wins award for loyalty innovation

April 5, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc announced the fifth winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards: Pie Five Pizza for the Loyalty Innovation award.

Why restaurants should use menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives food service operators…

Free webinar: Are your mobile engagement strategies too old school?

April 4, 2016

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach, and marketers must become familiar with what strategies and tactics will work and also the surprises that…

DST, Mood Media hosting webinar on maximizing the customer experience at fast casuals, QSRs

April 4, 2016

Digital signage technology has evolved to create virtually unlimited options. So how are quick-service restaurants and fast casuals using those options for…

Commodities: A mixed week

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fell, wheat and gasoline increased, natural gas prices were mixed, and pizza stocks were up.

Papa Murphy's continues fight against hunger with Urban Gleaners donation

April 4, 2016

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. presented Urban Gleaners with a $5,000 donation for the second consecutive year.

Pizza Pizza's 'Slices for Devices' recycling program helps environment, children's hospitals

April 4, 2016

Canadians can get a head start on their spring cleaning by dropping off eligible electronic devices at any participating Pizza Pizza location as part of its…

Kono USA inks franchise agreement in San Diego

April 4, 2016

Franchisor of "The Original" Kono Pizza and Kono To-Go, Fresh Eats, Treats & Sweets, Kono USA has signed a franchise agreement in San Diego.

Papa John's teams up with retired Ranger 'Pudge' Rodriguez for pizza deal

April 4, 2016

Papa John's is cheering on the Texas Rangers with a $7 pizza deal every game day of the 2016 baseball season.

Domino's Pizza names new communications head

April 4, 2016

Domino's Pizza Inc. announced that Lynn Liddle will retire as executive vice president of communications, investor relations and legislative affairs after…

Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

Slapfish CEO urges Summit attendees to 'make your most annoying customer your best friend'

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel responds to approximately 30 online reviews daily about his company — regardless of whether they are positive or negative. He…

Papa John's steps up to plate as official pizza of MLB

April 1, 2016

Papa John's is the official pizza of Major League Baseball after signing a multiyear agreement.

Freshslice Pizza to celebrate Prince George, British Columbia, grand opening

April 1, 2016

Earlier this month, Freshslice Pizza had its soft opening in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, and surpassed all sales records. It is following up…

The latest and greatest in mobile marketing

by Chris Allen

When the first mobile ad was launched in 1997, who would have guessed that nearly 20 years later, mobile ad spending would be forecasted to surpass desktop ad…

Revention integrates with TenderCard

April 1, 2016

Revention and TenderCard, a provider in the stored value industry in gift card and loyalty services since 1997, have partnered to offer a value-added product…

Papa Murphy's says 'Aloha,' enters Hawaiian market

April 1, 2016

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc has signed an exclusive area-development agreement with Take-n-Bake Hawaii LLC to develop 15 Papa Murphy's pizza stores in Hawaii…

Wipro partners with Jubilant FoodWorks to cut energy, operational costs

March 31, 2016

Wipro signed a five-year partnership with Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, master franchisee for Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts in India, to deliver energy…

Heard at the Summit: Memorable quotes from Day 1

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Any time you gather some of the industry's brightest CEOs, franchisors, chefs, franchisees and vendors, there is sure to be some insightful quotes. We've…

Caging your losses: How controlling loss can offset costs of using cage-free eggs

While restaurant owners and operators can try to pass price increases to customers, recent media reports suggest that although consumers are willing to pay…