Pizza Ranch hosting road trip promotion for Facebook fans

June 18, 2013

Pizza Ranch has launched an interactive sweepstakes for its Facebook fans in time for the summer. The Great Pizza Ranch Road Trip Sweepstakes takes place now…

Everyone is a millennial, and engaging them is not an option!

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Phew! I can't believe it's almost a month since this year's NRA Show (yeah, that one!) and the Marketing Executives Group meeting in Chicago. I love both…

Boston Pizza unveils new ribs, 'Ribneck' marketing campaign

June 18, 2013

Boston Pizza has launched new, slow-roasted pork back ribs and a marketing campaign inspired by rib culture.

Pizza Ranch's vice president of Marketing talks menu trends

Cody Pierce, Pizza Ranch’s vice president of Marketing, took the time to discuss with PizzaMarketplace why focusing on “seasonality” is important, what menu…

Report: Limited-service restaurants fighting harder for customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to a new report from the National Restaurant Association, concepts are adding off-peak hours, off-premise business and retail options as…

Domino's taps artists to dress up old logo on Pinterest

June 17, 2013

As Domino's Pizza's new logo is rolled out across the system, the company has launched a new program to save its old logo materials from landfills and put them…

Papa John's settles text spam lawsuit for $16.5M

June 17, 2013

The class action lawsuit filed against Papa John's last year over illegal spam text messages has been settled for $16.5 million.

Pizza Hut jumps on board flatbread trend

June 17, 2013

Pizza Hut today introduced a new style of pizza to add to its portfolio of thin crust, pan crust and stuffed crust. The Firebaked Style Flatbread Pizzas, now…

Engaged customers are 10 times more likely to visit a restaurant

To be most effective, communications have to be ongoing and not limited to when a customer dines.

GeekBeat.TV interviews Yelp exec

The hosts of GeekBeat.TV chat with Darnell Holloway of Yelp about how restaurant owners can use the customer reviews to attract and retain customers.

Chuck E. Cheese's photo contest encourages kids to get active

June 13, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has launched its new summer promotion, the Power Their Play Challenge. The contest was launched in conjunction with the brand's Yogurt…

Flippers Pizzeria hosting Father's Day celebration

June 13, 2013

Florida-based Flippers Pizzeria is offering dads an offer for Father's Day, June 16. Fathers will receive a free MyPie Specialty Pizza with the purchase of any…

How can restaurant operators manage a world of 'big data?'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Concerns remain about how to turn all of that information into actionable items.

Papa John's offers BOGO deal for Father's Day

June 12, 2013

Papa John's is celebrating Father's Day, or "Papa's Day," with a BOGO promotion. Customers will receive a free large pizza of equal or lesser value when they…

Mellow Mushroom introduces Thai-inspired menu

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has introduced a new limited-time menu, "High on Thai," available through July 14. The menu features the bold, spicy and sweet…

An era of breadwinner moms

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Are restaurateurs catering to the trend of men doing more of the household management duties?

Pizza Hut Canada adds poutine as topping

June 11, 2013

Pizza Hut Canada has introduced five new pizzas inspired by signature Canadian dishes and the country's cultural diversity. They include Creamy Butter Chicken…

Restaurant Assoc. marketing group sets fall conference schedule

June 11, 2013

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Marketing Executive Group (MEG) has announced its bi-annual fall conference will take place in Denver Oct. 22 and 23.

Imo's Pizza signs St. Louis Cardinals' Freese as spokesman

June 11, 2013

David Freese, third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has signed a 3-year contract with Imo's Pizza to help market the brand. According to the St. Louis…

How Boston's Pizza came out of the recession stronger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

COO Mike Best says the company focused on upsell training and community branding efforts.