QSRs play off of Amazon's drone delivery announcement

December 10, 2013

The future of delivery may very well lie in drone technology, including food delivery.

Customer experience research unveils shortcomings in restaurant industry

Ninety-eight percent of 'highly satisfied customers' are more likely to purchase additional products from the brand.

Online survey crowns California Pizza Kitchen as best pizza chain

December 9, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen announced that it has been voted No. 1 Pizza or America's Best Pizza Chain, as determined by an online survey conducted by…

Domino's UK plays off British Airways digital billboard campaign

by Christopher Hall

The company said the ad is a way recapture the 'fun and passion' that's at the core of everything it does.

PizzaRev opens Burbank location with grand opening promos

December 6, 2013

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has completed construction on its sixth location and is set to open in Burbank, Calif., according to a…

Podcast: How to make your restaurant marketing 'go viral'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #017 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Jonah Berger, professor at the Wharton School of Business and author of the New York Times…

Does your mobile app have these 6 must-have features?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

What top mobile app features drive profitable customer behavior? No matter what you answer, all features should make connecting with the consumer easier and…

Pop-Tart Gone Nutty innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term 'innovation' has become a marketing buzzword instead of a reflection upon true creativity.

Chuck E. Cheese's pushes coupons as part of Tyson, Jolly Time partnerships

December 5, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has partnered with Tyson and Jolly Time to offer coupons on their retail packages of Tyson Cheesy Chicken Nuggets and Jolly Time Blast O…

Yum! Analyst Day: Pizza Hut U.S. readies for core product innovation in '14

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chicken will also be a major focus in the U.S., as the company advertises WingStreet for the first time.

American Express supporting Dine for a Cause

December 4, 2013

American Express and Share Our Strength announced today "Dine for a Cause," an initiative to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to end…

Butter Cajun crust featured at Hungry Howie's through December

December 4, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza has unveiled its last limited time offer in celebration of its 40th anniversary — the Buttery Cajun Flavored Pizza Crust. The original…

Value menu push in burger QSR segment benefitting pizza concepts

December 4, 2013

As the quick-service burger and Mexican sectors continue to revamp their value menus, consumers seem to be increasingly choosing pizza instead. According to…

Pizza Pizza introduces hybrid loyalty and gift card program

December 3, 2013

Pizza Pizza has launched its "Club 11-11" loyalty program, which offers a hybrid loyalty and gift card, according to the company.

Uncle Maddio's baking up cookies for charity

December 2, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is showing the love to customers — and dozens of local charity partners — with its new fresh-baked "Love Cookies." As part of the…

Pie Five holiday dessert now available

December 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. chef Andy Wittman has introduced the brand's new, holiday-themed, limited-time dessert: the peppermint brownie.

Domino's kicks off weeklong half-off promotion

December 2, 2013

Domino's Pizza today kicked off its Global Domino's Week, featuring 50-percent off menu-priced pizza in 42 countries. The third annual promotion is held via…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. extends pizza tours for kids

December 2, 2013

Detroit Style Pizza Co. announced its pizza tours for kids will now be held at its new Roseville, Mich., location. Developed by founder and World Champion…

California Pizza Kitchen founders plan fast casual concept

December 2, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen founders Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield announced today their plan to launch a new fast casual pizza concept as one of the initial…

Generating the most ROI from a digital marketing budget

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants can build habit and frequency through digitally driven, one-to-one marketing campaigns.