News & Media

Pizza Hut focused on value promotions, smaller footprint

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

China continues to be Yum! Brands' biggest growth story.

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A great idea is not enough

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.

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NCR unveils c-store mobile payment app

October 9, 2012

NCR Corporation has introduced ConvenienceGo (C-Go), a mobile payment application for smartphones that can be store branded. The app allows convenience store…

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Restaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews

October 9, 2012

Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.

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Little Caesar's franchisee recognized for extraordinary customer service

October 9, 2012

Rarely does an act of customer service go so far above and beyond the basics that it generates a specific shout out on a popular advocacy site such as The…

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Upper Crust Pizzeria files for bankruptcy protection

October 9, 2012

Boston-based Upper Crust Pizzeria, which was founded in 2001 and now includes 16 locations, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Pizza Hut gets involved in presidential debate

October 9, 2012

As part of Pizza Hut's new marketing campaign, The Pizza Party, the chain is offering the chance to win free pizza for life to any attendee at the Oct. 1…

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Green Mill names new chief marketing officer

October 9, 2012

St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurants LLC announced that John Hinz has joined the organization as chief marketing officer.

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U.S. restaurant industry outlook: Slow and steady improvement

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CIT's managing director says financing continues to open up for restaurant companies.

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Fazoli's, Sbarro CEOs to share how their brands went from 'turmoil to turnaround'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees will learn from the industry's brightest.

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Restaurant mobile payment app unveiled for Apple phones, tablets

October 8, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems, payments processors, has launched a solution that helps restaurateurs accept and process card payments anywhere inside and outside a…

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Stubborn gas prices set October record

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cost of cheese continues to rise.

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zpizza kicks off election themed campaign

October 8, 2012

zpizza will kick off its national "pizza lover campaign" this week, featuring founder Sid Fanarof as a candidate. The campaign, titled "Sid for Prez: Join the…

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Yum! Brands honored for World Hunger Relief efforts

October 8, 2012

In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, World Food Program USA honored David Novak, chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, and Christina Aguilera, United…

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RedBrick Pizza voluntarily limits fountain drink sizes

October 8, 2012

California-based RedBrick Pizza co-founders Lynn and Jim Minidis have announced that the chain will limit serving sizes to 16-ounce cups on all fountain drinks…

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Mellow Mushroom further expands in Texas

October 8, 2012

Less than a month after announcing its latest opening in Spring, Texas, Mellow Mushroom is set to expand even further in the Lone Star State. On Oct. 15…

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Restaurant industry adds 16K jobs in September

October 8, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the…

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