4 ways loyalty programs can drive digital engagement

These days, if retailers aren’t leveraging loyalty programs to connect with their hard-won customers, they’re missing out on opportunities to boost much-needed…

Reimagining the Customer Experience

The way consumers interact with your restaurant has changed dramatically over the years. Continuing to meet their expectations is critical to success.

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Is your restaurant speaking the COVID-19-era customer's language?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The seismic shift that COVID-19 has put on everything about restaurant "life as usual" demands an equally substantial shift in marketing and communication…

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

Third-party business is booming—but is yours?

Restaurants are becoming more and more dependent on third parties like Yelp, Google and GrubHub to drive business. But these providers sometimes prioritize…

California Pizza Kitchen stores tap into customer intelligence platform

January 13, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen has tapped restaurant intelligence platform, Yumpingo, to bring real-time guest insights to the 240-plus unit brand, according to a…

Best Walk-Through marketing resources of 2019

We’ve gathered our most popular resources from 2019 to help you with your 2020 marketing strategy.

Order ahead app Ritual launches in Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands

October 14, 2019

Toronto's Ritual, an on-demand food pickup service, has expanded its international footprint by launching its mobile app in Germany, Hong Kong and the…

POS marketing: How data helps restaurants win more repeat business

Restaurant owners and managers are always looking for ways to win more repeat customers. Whether it’s by updating their menu or hosting themed events…

3 Restaurant Technologies Driving the Evolution of the Restaurant Industry

We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. The increased internet usage of today's consumers provides abundant customer data that smart business owners…

5 ways to snap up pizzeria customer engagement with Snapchat

by Hannah Hambleton — Content Manager, Beambox

Seeking ways for your pizza brand to snap up customer engagement, loyalty and sales? Consider Snapchat as well as these five tips to getting the most bang for…

Coke, Omnivore launching restaurant digital marketplace covering apps to third-party delivery

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

June 25, 2019

Coca-Cola North America is making a big move into foodservice tech this fall when the company said it will launch a digital marketplace that can connect…

Bertucci's, Buca di Beppo partner with Slice app

June 21, 2019

Pizza-ordering app, Slice, has partnered with pizzeria chain's, Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta and Buca di Beppo, to make ordering items from those…

Mici noodles around with zucchini

June 20, 2019

Denver-based pizza and pasta brand, Mici Handcrafted Italian, is taking advantage of that tubular green harvest of summer, the zucchini, by using it in…

Playing pizza for keeps? 3 tech trends to consider

by Donna Cobb — Executive Director, Enterprise Marketing, Comcast Business

The pace of technological change in the pizza segment can be mind-blowing, but future-minded operators will keep their eyes and minds on at least these three…

Mellow Mushroom getting 'more mellow'

May 7, 2019

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has signed a deal with the marketing agency, Levelwing, to lead its digital strategy, which includes media buying, SEO, creative…

Deciphering the digital marketing puzzle: 3 brands discuss their games

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Making and then keeping up with the pace of change in digital marketing can be a source of challenge, innovation and frustration for pizza brands, as was…

Mod Pizza launches rewards plan with nonprofit donation option

March 8, 2019

Mod Pizza launched a new app-based loyalty program that gives customers the option of taking points for free food or paying rewards forward to trigger a…

CPK revamps, improves rewards program

January 24, 2019

California Pizza Kitchen today said it will launch an enhanced rewards program on Jan. 29 featuring more rewards, including free entrées, early access to new…

Pizza Inn puts a little "Philly" in its pies

January 4, 2019

Pizza Inn has introduced a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza as an addition to its All Day Buffet, a news release said. The new offering includes steak, onions, green…