Restaurant brands pitch in for Oklahoma tornado relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains have been handing out food to victims and first responders, as well as directing their social fan base to relief organizations.

Topper's adds crowdsourced pizza to menu

May 24, 2013

Ontario-based Topper's Pizza will soon add the Greek-style chicken pizza to its menu. The pizza, created by Orangeville, Ontario, resident Chris Fryer, won the…

Old Chicago undergoes brand refresh, launches updated menu

May 24, 2013

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza, founded in 1976 in Boulder, Colo., has undergone a brand refresh, which includes an enhanced service model and updated menu…

Uncle Maddio's introduces combo meals to tout smaller portions

May 23, 2013

To cater to pizza lovers who want something on the light side, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced "Maddio Meals," combo meals that include smaller…

DHL, Pizza 4 Patriots set record for largest pizza delivery in history

May 23, 2013

DHL Express, an international express services provider, has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in…

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen introduces pan pizza

May 22, 2013

Today marks the debut of Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen's new menu item, signature Pan Pizzas. Featuring fresh-rolled dough with a roasted garlic and pepper rub…

How to win the Loyalty Marathon

To achieve strong results when running a marathon or building a loyalty program, you have to be patient, willing to stick to your plan and trust your training.

Papa John's adds Indiana Pacers to sports roster

May 16, 2013

Papa John's this week announced a sponsorship deal with the Indiana Pacers that gives the pizza chain rights to in-game promotions and use of team marks. To…

Pizza Hut extends partnership with Diary of a Wimpy Kid

May 16, 2013

The Pizza Hut Book It! Program is again partnering with author Jeff Kinney and his book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid for the 2013-14 school year.

NOLA Domino's pitches in for continued Katrina relief

May 16, 2013

New Orleans Domino's Pizza has continued its partnership with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Area and, in conjunction with Rebuild Together, has raised…

Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Toppers Pizza same-store sales up nearly 14 percent

May 13, 2013

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza turned in a 13.59 percent same-store sales increase in the first quarter of 2013.

Domino's franchisee using self-service kiosks to reach college crowd

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Kiosks in college dorms incentivize students by offering $1 off if they order there rather than via computer or phone.

Spin! Pizza: Will bike for charity

May 9, 2013

Kansas City-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza will not only sponsor free supervised bike rides for all ages and experience levels this summer, but the fast casual…

Not open to discussion: The time for restaurant mobile apps is now

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Remember back in the 1990s, when business owners asked, “Do we really need a website?” My, how quickly that question disappeared. Today the vast majority of…

How to optimize your restaurant menu on your website

Showcase your featured specials right on your homepage to draw first-time visitors in and build excitement around your limited-time offering.

Millennial marketing guru gives sneak peek of Fast Casual Executive Summit keynote

Creating brand fans out of Millennials -- consumers ages 18 to 34 -- is key for every restaurant's success. Jeff Fromm, millennial expert and 2013 Fast Casual…

Chuck E. Cheese's sales up nearly 10 percent in March

May 3, 2013

CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's, announced its second quarter earnings Thursday, including a 1.6-percent sales increase versus the…

Chuck E. Cheese's promotes mobile app via Facebook photo contest

May 2, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's recent introduction of its downloadable app is now the centerpiece of a new photo contest on the brand's Facebook page.

Pizza Patron introduces 'fresh ingredients' menu strategy

May 2, 2013

Pizza Patrón introduced its new campaign this week, ¡Es Calidad! (It's quality). The company's new fresh ingredients menu strategy centers on dough made fresh…