The pretzel bun male-only menu

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

A greater focus on male-driven products is an admission that salad sales have plateaued.

Restaurant industry leads No Kid Hungry efforts

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Restaurant loyalty programs pay off in surprising ways

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

Increased customer data means more opportunities to promote your brand.

NYPD Pizzeria lands atop Orlando pizza list

August 30, 2013

TripAdvisor's recent list of "best pizza restaurants in Orlando, Fla.," features NYPD Pizzeria on Universal Boulevard as No. 1. The restaurant is owned by…

CiCi's plans No Kid Hungry promotion

August 29, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants across the country will host promotions to raise funds in support of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at…

Mellow Mushroom hosts Atlanta Falcons promo to kickoff football season

August 29, 2013

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom will host an Atlanta Falcons Player Bobble Head Series promotion starting Sept. 2. The Falcons' Julio Jones, Sean Weatherspoon…

Sam & Louie's operator celebrates new ownership with half-off beer, pizza

August 28, 2013

Pat Holz is celebrating his new ownership of the Sam & Louie's unit in Carroll, Iowa, by offering half-price pizza and beer all day through Sept. 30.

Old Chicago VP: Customers now expect digital loyalty programs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands will move from out-discounting each other to focusing on value and experience.

How your restaurant can leverage social proof

Always respond to social media comments; engaging with your customers online encourages more comments and likes.

Rosati's Pizza unveils Reserve red wine brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 22, 2013

Rosati's Pizza in Yorkville, Ill., will host a free wine tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to unveil the brand's Rosati's Reserve for the first time.

Independent Wisconsin pizzeria sanctions National Pizza Eating event

August 22, 2013

Ian's Pizza in Madison, Wisc., has teamed up with All Pro Eating to create a sanctioned National Pizza Eating Championship Sept. 21 in Downtown Madison on…

CiCi's leverages pizza for teaching program

August 22, 2013

To kickoff back-to-school season, CiCi's Pizza is offering Lunch & Learn field trips, created to show students real-life uses for math skills while making…

Papa John's gives a nod to NFL rosters with 53-cent promo

August 22, 2013

Papa John's has kicked off its first NFL promotion of the season, offering a large one-topping pizza for 53 cents with the purchase of any large pizza at…

Commentary: Pizzerias need customer feedback to earn market share

Corporate and franchisee teams should turn to social intelligence to examine their brand reputation and operational performance by location.

Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation names new VP

August 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Steven Kramer has been named vice president of Communications. Kramer brings…

Boston's combines two American classics for new Pizzaburger

August 20, 2013

Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar will launch its newest menu item — the Pizzaburger — on Aug. 26.

Mobile marketing not a tech toy, it’s the height of CRM

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Many of us at Punchh once worked at Siebel Systems, a pioneer in the Customer Relationship Management market. Convincing large enterprises like banks and…

New top-your-own pizza concept marks its debut in Phoenix

August 19, 2013

The newest top-your-own pizza concept, Fired Pie, has planted a flag in the Phoenix market, at Deer Valley Towne Center.

Millennials want brands to be 'useful,' 'disruptive'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It's not enough to just have functional and emotional products anymore; consumers want to participate.

Papa John's responds to criticism of 'better ingredients' slogan

August 15, 2013

Papa John's took to Facebook earlier this week to rail against the "inaccuracy" of an article that ran questioning the chain's "better ingredients."