Digital signage taking a big bite out of the restaurant space

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital menu boards and digital signage are spreading quickly across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant sectors.

Why isn’t there more pizza innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.

3 tips for creating an effective mobile website

Mobile website visitors are in a rush; make sure all of the information they need is easily and quickly accessible.

Peter Piper Pizza's CMO named as president

October 23, 2012

Phoenix-based Peter Piper Inc. has named Charles Bruce as its new president. Bruce has been the company's chief marketing officer for the past three years…

Pizza Inn marks Halloween with free children's buffet

October 23, 2012

Pizza Inn of Balch Springs, Texas, will celebrate Halloween with a complimentary "boo-fet" for children all day Oct. 31.

Driving big business with loyalty programs

by Christopher Hall

Loyalty programs offer a way to build relationships with customers, and gather mission critical insight into their behavior.

CiCi's Pizza adds two new executives

October 22, 2012

CiCi's Pizza has announced executive changes as part of its 10-year "Build the Brand" growth strategy.

Gas prices expected to plunge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's shares jump after a positive earnings report.

Pizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur

October 22, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…

Papa John's Super Bowl campaign wins cross-channel marketing award

October 22, 2012

Global interactive marketing provider ExactTarget announced that Papa John's Super Bowl-themed marketing campaign was named the best cross-channel digital…

Indiana pizza shop adds delivery service to busy farmers

October 22, 2012

One Indiana pizza shop has added a new service specifically delivering food to farmers in the area who are too busy working through harvest season.

Domino's hosts sampling program for pan pizza launch

October 22, 2012

Domino's Pizza is preparing for its the biggest sampling program in company history to promote its new pan pizza line. The company plans to give away 100 free…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 52: Unique Pizza and Subs

October 22, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 52: Unique Pizza and Subs, Pittsburgh

Quality perception of QSRs gaining ground with casual diners

October 19, 2012

As quick-service chains improve their value and quality to compete with fast casual and casual dining brands, consumer perception about the QSR segment seems…

New research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics

October 19, 2012

Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…

NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…

Pizza Rustica eyes Middle East expansion

October 19, 2012

Miami Beach, Fla.-based Pizza Rustica has signed its first two leases under a Master Franchise Agreement to open units in the Middle East.

Fast Casual gaining mainstream attention as we gear up for Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 7th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off Sunday.

Got gluten-free? There’s an app for that

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Online services that offer guidance to diners with food allergies, gluten intolerance, or just watching what they eat are now available anywhere.

The sustainability playground: consumer fatigue

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.