35 Top Restaurant Apps [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A look at where restaurant consumers are located in the mobile space.

Infographic: Top Mobile Apps for Restaurant Consumers

A look at some of the most popular mobile apps consumers are using when dining out.

Pizza Hut launches mini pizzas

February 4, 2013

Pizza Hut unveiled its newest offering during its Super Bowl commercial Feb. 3, and the company will be giving away the "Big Pizza Sliders" from 4-7 p.m. on…

Rosa's Pizza signs co-branding deal with Dry Fried Wing Co.

February 1, 2013

The Dry Fried Wing Company has announced the signing of license agreements for the immediate co-branding of Dry Fried Wings inside two Manhattan Rosa's Pizza…

Fresh Brothers' online sales nearly double in 2012

February 1, 2013

Fresh Brothers announced that it is now averaging more than 20 percent in online sales, a jump from 12.4 percent in January 2012.

California Pizza Kitchen adds red wine to promote heart health

February 1, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has added Colby Red, a California red wine whose proceeds support charities that promote heart health.

Pizza Patrón Pollito chicken launch aimed at core Hispanic market

February 1, 2013

Pizza Patrón has launched its new Pollito chicken offering, breaded premium chicken tenders featuring 100-percent breast meat.

Chef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept

February 1, 2013

Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…

Duke Marketing CEO tapped to speak at restaurant industry event

February 1, 2013

Linda Duke, chief executive of Duke Marketing LLC, will be a speaker at the 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, held at the University…

Papa John's tackling hunger through Facebook campaign

January 31, 2013

Papa John's has announced its support for Party City's Taste of the NFL effort to fight hunger.

Hunt Brothers Pizza continues NASCAR sponsorships

January 31, 2013

Hunt Brothers Pizza announced it will be the primary sponsor for four races with Richard Childress Racing's new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Nationwide…

Papa Murphy's features HeartBaker pizza for Valentine's Day

January 30, 2013

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days for Papa Murphy's, and to mark the occasion the chain is bringing back its HeartBaker (heart-shaped) pizzas.

Planet Pizza deploys digital menu boards

January 29, 2013

Planet Pizza, a 20-year-old, family-owned, 11-unit chain, has begun the installation of Mvix Digital Menu Board and Signage systems. The boards will be…

Pizza players prep for Super Bowl rush

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Game day is historically the busiest day of the year for pizza operators, who add supplies and staff to keep pace.

Mellow Mushroom delivers surprise to soldier's family

January 28, 2013

A soldier currently serving in Afghanistan wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday with her favorite pizza — Mellow Mushroom. So, he emailed the company…

Pizza Hut hints at next 'Big' innovation

January 28, 2013

While Pizza Hut fans scramble to get their "Hut Hut Hut" commercials uploaded before the Super Bowl, the chain is hinting at its next "Big" innovation. That…

Papa John's names new VP of global communications

January 28, 2013

Papa John's International has promoted Steve Higdon to vice president of global communications. In his new position, Higdon is responsible for the company’s…

Facebook's Graph finds restaurant ‘Likes’ but falls short of authentic endorsements

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced the company was refining its search feature dubbed Graph, a tool it heralded as particularly good for finding…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. celebrates return of hockey with wing promotion

January 25, 2013

Detroit Style Pizza Co. is celebrating its hometown, "Hockey Town," roots. With the return of the NHL season after a labor dispute-induced hiatus, the concept…

SPIN! Pizza earns top honors from two publications

January 25, 2013

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has been named "best pizza" by Kansas City (Mo.) Magazine and 435 South Magazine in their annual "city's best" issues.