Pizza Patrón on pace for strongest sales year ever

July 17, 2014

Pizza Patrón announced today that first and second quarter total sales in 2014 exceeded expectations and are up 5.6 percent versus the same six-month period in…

CiCi’s Pizza testing create-your-own prototype

July 17, 2014

CiCi’s Pizza is the latest pizza chain to test a create-your-own concept, jumping on board a growing subsegment driven by fledgling fast casual concepts…

John's Incredible Pizza Company launches kids’ tour

July 16, 2014

John's Incredible Pizza Company is hosting a kids’ tour in July and August that will feature the band Paradise performing its single, Glitter, as seen on The X…

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

NetWaiter adds birthday messaging feature for online orders

July 15, 2014

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced it has added a "Happy Birthday" messaging feature, offering restaurants the ability to send…

How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.

Pizza Hut adds 8-slice Hershey's chocolate chip cookie to dessert menu

July 14, 2014

Pizza Hut may be taking a page from rival Papa John's playbook. The chain announced today it has partnered with Hershey to rollout a new Ultimate Hershey's…

Uncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence

July 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…

Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.

Your Pie hosts free pizza giveaway for grand opening

July 10, 2014

Your Pie will celebrate its grand opening in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead on July 11 at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will get free pizzas, and (until …

Agilysys expands restaurant solution to include loyalty, payment gateway

July 8, 2014

Agilysys Inc., a provider of IT and hospitality software and services, announced it has expanded its rGuest product offering to include solutions for online…

Domino’s launches promo to push iPad orders

July 8, 2014

Domino's Pizza is spotlighting its new iPad ordering app by giving guests who order through the feature the chance to win free pizza for a year. Those who use…

A framework for measuring and monitoring mobile app loyalty

Even the most loyal customer evaluates every touch point and interaction with a business.

Pizza Hut, Ninja Turtles promo includes augmented reality, hidden menu

July 7, 2014

Pizza Hut has teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to mark the return of the brand's Cheesy Bites. The summer-long promotion culminates with the…

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Hungry Howie’s brings back BBQ Chip crust for summer

July 3, 2014

Hungry Howie’s Pizza has brought back the BBQ Chip flavored pizza crust, available for a limited time. The crust was first introduced in August 2013. 

Pizza Hut funds return of July 4th fireworks at Pearl Harbor

July 2, 2014

Pizza Hut has funded the return of the Fourth of July fireworks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. This announcement comes one year after the…

RetailMeNot jumps into restaurant promotions space

July 2, 2014

RetailMeNot, a digital offers destination, has added restaurants to its roster. RetailMeNot’s promotions partnerships previously just included retailers, such…

Shakey’s Pizza hosts pizza giveaway for 60th anniversary

July 1, 2014

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has issued a certificate commemorating Shakey’s Pizza Parlor’s 60th anniversary. The chain will also give away free slices of…

Little Caesars asks fans to pick funniest ad spot

July 1, 2014

Little Caesars Pizza is asking fans to vote for their favorite Little Caesars commercial for the chance to win free lunch combos for a year, among other…