Chuck E Cheese releases 2026 Summer Fun Pass with 5 months of visits, perks

April 9, 2026

Chuck E. Cheese has launched its 2026 Summer Fun Pass, a program offering unlimited visits and game play at participating locations through Sept. 7, according…

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…

Toppers Pizza launches revamped rewards program

October 1, 2025

Toppers Pizza has launched its Upper Crust Society, a restructured rewards program designed to make earning and redeeming points faster and more rewarding for…

How Big Chicken Is Using Guest Feedback to Fuel Franchise Growth

Big Chicken uses Ovation to identify system-wide issues and improve the guest experience across its growing franchise network. By catching trends like missing…

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Blaze Pizza rolls out optimized app, loyalty program

April 15, 2025

Fast casual pizza chain Blaze Pizza has launched an enhanced app and loyalty program in partnership with Thanx, according to a press release.

Your Restaurant’s Not Perfect and Why That’s a Good Thing: Harnessing The Hidden Value of Guest Recovery

In this webinar, Zack Oates will dive into the hidden value of guest recovery, exploring how restaurants can turn negative experiences into opportunities for…

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Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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Trends Study: Limited Time Offers on Drinks Transform Campus Dining into Student Satisfaction Powerhouse

Recent campus dining trends reports show that beverage LTOs are empowering student satisfaction, on-campus engagement and the development of strong campus…

How Taziki's Mediterranean Café Skyrocketed Survey Volume - Ovation Case Study

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine, has achieved significant success through its partnership with Ovation. Taziki’s…

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Lenny's Subs Celebrates Lenny's Day with Exciting New Beverage Lineup in Partnership with Botrista

Enjoy vibrant new drinks and support your local neighborhood on October 25th!

5 tips to boost pizza sales this Halloween with your restaurant tech

by Shannon Chirone — SVP, Marketing, HungerRush

Halloween is one of the biggest days for pizza sales. Here are some tips to use your tech and POS system to maximize profits.

8 strategies to increase pizza sales

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza is a competitive business. Leveraging just one of these eight tips might increase a pizzeria's sales.

How Guest Feedback Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest feedback is essential for restaurants to improve operations, boost retention, and enhance the guest experience—but traditional methods like long receipt…

Pizza Nova launches loyalty program

July 30, 2024

Canada-based Pizza Nova has launched a loyalty program, Ciao Rewards, according to a press release.

Thanx partners with Bite to enhance QSR, fast casual restaurant experience

June 18, 2024

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants, is partnering with Bite, a provider of intelligent kiosk solutions for fast-casual and QSR…

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.

Pizza Factory's culture, ethos builds solid company with individuality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Factory owner and franchisee Mary Jane Riva shares insight on menu strategy and store models.

&pizza revamps loyalty program, digital ordering experience

March 15, 2024

East Coast pizza chain &pizza has launched a new loyalty program called Dead Presidents Club in partnership with Thanx. This program aims to boost customer…