Chuck E. Cheese taps into augmented reality with new mobile app

March 27, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has launched its first-ever downloadable app, Say Cheese!, available from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Using augmented reality, the…

Uncle Maddio's adds customer rewards program

March 26, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced a new customer rewards program, "Loyalty Love" across several stores. The program rewards customers with a free…

Pizza Hut adds carry out deal for March Madness

March 26, 2013

Pizza Hut has introduced a new deal available now through April 6 to take customers through the end of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. During this time…

Empathica launches social media component for CEM solution

March 26, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to multi-unit restaurants, has added third-party feedback and enhanced text…

Report: Restaurant deals no longer driving traffic

March 25, 2013

With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time…

How to get your restaurant to come up on a Google search

Google now factors in the number of Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and other social media chatter about your website, so it's a good idea to be active on at…

Executing a charitable program at your restaurant doesn’t have to be hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.

Menu development in a multiunit restaurant catering operation

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The assumption that menus are the same between dine-in, takeout and catering can be deadly to our brand and catering customer experience.

Pizza chains tip off March Madness promos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are betting on both No. 1 seeds and Cinderella upsets.

How to get your customers to avoid menu boredom

Offer suggestions to get customers to try something new, so they don't bring their business elsewhere.

Localized and personalized top 2013 customer experience trends

March 18, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to restaurants and other industries, predicts that 2013 will be a pivotal year for…

Five ways to attract spring break customers

Extended hours, value offerings and promotional giveaways are keys to gaining traction with the college crowd.

Pizza operators ask DC for menu labeling flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mandating menu boards for a segment that is dominated by delivery/carryout is one issue.

Pizza Nova adds mobile marketing and loyalty solution

March 14, 2013

Toronto-based Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., announced today that it has selected SAMY as its mobile marketing solution. SAMY, provided by MobileBits, is a…

Paytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants

March 12, 2013

Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.

Soft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing

March 12, 2013

As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…

Five decisions that drive extreme customer loyalty

Customers respond well to companies that accept accountability when the chips are down.

Minsky's Pizza on a roll after 37 years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Kansas City, Mo., staple is launching a new beer on April 10: Minsky's Burlesque Lager.

Chuck E. Cheese introduces value offerings

March 6, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese has introduced a new menu nationwide with updated food options and value meals that include food, drinks and token deals starting at $19.99.

Effective marketing on a shoestring budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.