Uno Chicago Grill taps Chef Andrew Zimmern to create new offerings

November 9, 2012

UNO Chicago Grill has introduced a new line of family-size pizzas available for takeout only. As part of this launch, UNO's has teamed up with Services for the…

Figaro's honoring veterans with free pizza

November 9, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. will mark Veteran's Day Nov. 11 with free medium, one-topping pizzas for any current or former member of the U.S. armed forces.

Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Restaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments

November 7, 2012

According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…

Pizza Hut franchisee expands smaller model

November 7, 2012

NPC International Inc., the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended Sept. 25, including a 1.3 percent…

5 ways to grow your off-premise catering sales

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Delivery of your product will make or break your catering program: Invest in safe vehicles, showcase your brand on those vehicles and purchase…

Detroit Lions join Happy's Pizza coat campaign

November 6, 2012

For the 4th consecutive year, Happy's Pizza is joining forces with Greater Grace Temple in Detroit for its Happy's Coats for Kids campaign. This year, Detroit…

California Pizza Kitchen launches holiday rewards program

November 6, 2012

California Pizza Kitchen has brought back its holiday rewards program in which those who purchase $100 or more in CPK gift cards — plastic or electronic — will…

Linking social media to loyalty programs can even the playing field

How one small chain changed the anonymous Twitterverse into a ripe platform from which to harvest one-to-one digital customer relationships.

Little Caesars honoring military members with free Crazy Bread

November 5, 2012

Little Caesars Pizza is offering a free order of Crazy Bread to all U.S. armed forces veterans and active military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Patxi's Pizza launches new menu items, crust

November 5, 2012

Patxi's Pizza has launched a new thin-crust pizza featuring "00," or Double Zero, dough, which is a rendition of a classic Northern Italian-style pizza.

Restaurant marketing calendars include Election Day promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many chains are giving away freebies to customers who can prove they voted.

Chuck E. Cheese to boost media weight by 25 percent in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Executives have witnessed a correlation between its reduced media weight this year and slower sales.

Engage customers with social tools to bring in their friends

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

It's been said that it takes a village to raise a child, but restaurateurs know it takes at least a community that large to grow just one business. It makes…

Papa John's sales bolstered by kick off of football season

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital orders are in excess of 35 percent.

Restaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger

November 1, 2012

Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…

Restaurant customer purchases impacted by informative apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While entertainment-based apps help create a brand's personality, informative apps can benefit both the consumer and the operator.

Papa John's leverages NFL partnership to launch deal

October 31, 2012

Papa John's leveraged its NFL sponsorship and its latest franchise relationship with Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning to announce a new deal for…

Mellow Mushroom 'following' social media followers

October 31, 2012

Mellow Mushroom has launched a unique social media campaign in which the brand follows unsuspecting fans who have followed them on Facebook and Twitter. The…

Topper's franchisees support children's hospital with Halloween event

October 31, 2012

Topper's Franchise Company Inc. and Franchisees Keith and Emaan Toppazzini are lending their support to the annual Halloween Parade today at The Hospital for…