Papa John's marketing chief leaving to head agency of record

March 22, 2013

Papa John's International Inc. today announced that Andrew Varga is resigning his position as chief marketing officer. Varga has accepted the role of president…

Roqbot announces new partnerships, changes name to Rockbot

March 22, 2013

After raising $1.2 million from Google Ventures and Detroit Venture Partners to expand its customized music app for businesses, Roqbot this week announced…

Documentary hopes to inspire restaurant industry to get 'Back to basics'

The film aims to depict the restaurant industry's impact on the nation, economically and culturally, while urging a return to its roots, where a fry cook can…

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.

Companies provide assistance to pizzerias for Hurricane Sandy relief

March 21, 2013

PERFORMANCE Foodservice-ROMA and Bacio Cheese Company presented a check for $429,482 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief during a special…

NRA marketing exec group sets spring conference lineup

March 21, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Marketing Executives Group (MEG) has announced its line-up of speakers for its spring conference in Chicago. May 15-17. The…

The Loop adds new sandwich to the lineup

March 20, 2013

The Loop Pizza Grill will introduce its new mushroom Swiss grilled chicken sandwich on April 1.

Minnesota pizzeria partners with local brewer for food bank fundraiser

March 20, 2013

Green Mill For Good, the fundraising arm of St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, raised more than $35,000 for area food banks during its…

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.

Five ways to attract spring break customers

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

Chuck E. Cheese introduces Rise of the Guardians promo

March 15, 2013

Inside select copies of DreamWorks Animation's Rise of the Guardians, which debuted in November, are special Chuck E. Cheese offers.

Flippers Pizzeria preps for spring break rush

March 15, 2013

Flippers Pizzeria, which has 13 locations throughout Florida, is preparing for the busy spring break season.

Are Millennials to blame for potential chicken wing shortage?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

This demographic likes to create their own dining experience and share it alongside friends or family.

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…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint debuts with promotional giveaway

March 14, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its 8th Atlanta-area restaurant in the Edgewood Retail District at the corner of Moreland Avenue and Caroline Street in…

Report: Millennials and Hispanics drawn to family-style restaurants

March 14, 2013

According to a new survey from Technomic, nearly half (49 percent) of parents said they visit family-style restaurants at least once a week. However, even…

Yum! CEO: Biggest success story is Pizza Hut China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut U.S. expected to grow from 6,000 stores to 8,000 in the next five to eight years.

Your Pie marks Annual Pi Day with $3.14 pizzas

March 13, 2013

Georgia based build-your-own-pizza concept Your Pie will host its fourth annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 by selling pizzas for $3.14. The promotional event…

Fox's Pizza Den operator receives state Restaurant Assoc. award

March 13, 2013

Scott Anthony, a Fox's Pizza Den operator in Punxsutawney, Pa., has received the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association's Good Neighbor Award last…