NRA's Marketing Executives Group conference shrinks to 24-Hour Powwow

July 25, 2013

With so many topics and so little time, the National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group (MEG) will host a new 24-hour format for its fall…

Warren Buffet is the new pitchman for Stevi B's Pizza

July 24, 2013

Stevi B's Pizza has named Warren Buffet as the new brand spokesperson.

Sam & Louie's creates new pizza for Make-A-Wish fundraiser

July 24, 2013

Sam & Louie's has partnered with Make-A-Wish, an organization dedicated to the mission of granting wishes of children with life-threatening medical…

Toppers CEO: Big pizza chains have lost identity, brand connection

July 24, 2013

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza reported a 7.7 percent same-store sales increase in the second quarter. This comes on the heels of its 13.59 percent increase…

Consumers responding favorably to Domino's technology investments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company achieved nearly 7 percent same-store sales growth without any product introductions during the quarter.

The hourglass consumer

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

As the middle class is squeezed, those operators that serve them will find their customer counts slipping.

California Pizza Kitchen signs product agreement with Coca-Cola

July 22, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has signed a multiyear product and marketing agreement with The Coca-Cola Company. The agreement calls for CPK to serve Coke products…

Pizza Pizza plans Montreal expansion

July 22, 2013

Canada's Pizza Pizza plans to open six new restaurants in the Greater Montreal Area all scheduled to be open by the end of summer. The expansion is part of a…

CiCi's Pizza shifts focus to beverages for Instagram promotion

July 22, 2013

CiCi's Pizza has launched its "CiCi's Drink Up Summer" promotion, giving guests the chance to win VIP vacations and other prizes. The promotion runs through…

PizzaRev adds kids meal to menu

July 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev has added its first kids meal to the menu, geared toward those ages 9 and under.

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

Pizza Hut joins network to increase corporate traffic

July 19, 2013

Pizza Hut Inc. has joined the network of preferred restaurants in the business-to-business (B2B) marketing channel of Dinova LLC, Atlanta.

Lazy Moon celebrates Arnold Schwarzenegger with 15-inch pizza slice

July 19, 2013

For the ninth year in a row, Lazy Moon in Orlando, Fla., is celebrating "Arnold Day," in honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The centerpiece of the celebration is…

Kansas concept asks fans to help create 'Wichita pizza'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Knolla's has launched a survey asking fans to select the crust type, thickness, shape and any add-ons that could define this new pizza style.

Podcast: The Shift Toward Youtility Marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time glued to your smart phone.

NFC technology will put the 'fast' back in 'fast food' (Commentary)

NFC adoption will accelerate in the restaurant industry in the form of payments, loyalty programs, customer reviews and more.

Chipotle embracing Adventure as a winning Millennial marketing strategy

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Millennials seek adventure not only in their activities but in their eating. This month, Chipotle is launching its 20th anniversary treasure hunt titled…

Free webinar gives secrets to mobile marketing

July 17, 2013

Nearly 100 restaurant operators learned about mobility marketing last week during a free Webinar: "Secrets For Connecting With the Mobile Customer: Apps Are…

Are restaurant marketers ignoring Gen X?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Strategies have been geared toward the Boomers and the Millennials, but what about those of us in the middle?

NRA adds staff to communications department

July 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has hired a new media relations manager in its communications department, and has also created a new position dedicated to…