Engage customers with social tools to bring in their friends

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

It's been said that it takes a village to raise a child, but restaurateurs know it takes at least a community that large to grow just one business. It makes…

Pizza Inn expands in Arkansas

November 1, 2012

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has opened its newest location on Main Street in Cave City, Ark.

4 new technologies now serving restaurants

CEOs tell you why your restaurants need new solutions.

Papa John's sales bolstered by kick off of football season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital orders are in excess of 35 percent.

Fledgling NYC pizza concept delivered during Hurricane Sandy

November 1, 2012

As New Yorkers begin to return to their homes and recover from Hurricane Sandy earlier this week, one pizzeria weathered the storm during its most dramatic…

NYPD Pizza signs with BBI to franchise globally

November 1, 2012

Beautiful Brands International announced a joint venture with Paul Russo to franchise NYPD Pizzeria, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. Russo founded NYPD Pizza in…

Restaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger

November 1, 2012

Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…

Restaurant customer purchases impacted by informative apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While entertainment-based apps help create a brand's personality, informative apps can benefit both the consumer and the operator.

Papa John's leverages NFL partnership to launch deal

October 31, 2012

Papa John's leveraged its NFL sponsorship and its latest franchise relationship with Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning to announce a new deal for…

Despite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic

October 31, 2012

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Mellow Mushroom 'following' social media followers

October 31, 2012

Mellow Mushroom has launched a unique social media campaign in which the brand follows unsuspecting fans who have followed them on Facebook and Twitter. The…

Restaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology

October 31, 2012

Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.

Topper's franchisees support children's hospital with Halloween event

October 31, 2012

Topper's Franchise Company Inc. and Franchisees Keith and Emaan Toppazzini are lending their support to the annual Halloween Parade today at The Hospital for…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: 'Gangnam Style'

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Last week in San Diego was the Fast Casual Executive Summit. Great conference, and great people. In our typical MonkeyStyle, we shot our annual "fun video…

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 49: Old Chicago

October 31, 2012

PizzaMarketplace.com Top 100 Movers & Shakers, No. 49: Old Chicago, Chattanooga, Tenn.

5 ways to achieve brand relevance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Form partnerships with like-minded individuals and integrate the brand with its community, employees and partners.

Figaro's charity program awards 185 grants

October 30, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza's H.E.L.P., the Charity, announced that in its first 24 months of existence, it has issued 185 awards of grants totaling $31,091.92.

Domino's UK delivering movies with its pizza

October 30, 2012

Domino's Pizza UK has teamed up with Lionsgate UK, an independent filmed entertainment studio, to deliver movies with pizza through its new Domino's Pizza Box…

Storm forces Wall Street to close for two days

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese and wheat prices on the rise.

Restaurant chains brace for Hurricane Sandy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Contingency plans put into place; franchisees told to heed local warnings.