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…

Lincecum's no-hitter spawns second Domino's giveaway

July 16, 2013

The second Domino's #DomiNoNo entered the record books July 13, thanks to the San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum's no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. The…

How Rosati's Pizza onboarded a new catering program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is upgrading its catering channel, which now includes off-premise, start-to-finish customer service, systemwide training and separate branding…

Papa John's rolls out Chicken Poppers

July 15, 2013

Papa John's pizza recently rolled out new all-white-meat Chicken Poppers. The bite-sized chicken is oven-baked and served with hot buffalo or cool ranch sauces.

8 ways to keep your VIPs happy

by Chris Luo — VP of Marketing, FiveStars

They're your favorite customers and the ones who you instantly recognize when they walk into your store. You know these customers are important to your…

Papa John's signs on as official partner of the UK's Football League

July 14, 2013

Papa John's, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, today announced it has signed an agreement as the Official Pizza Partner with The Football League in the…

Mid-year buzz rankings: Pizza Hut up a spot, Papa John's falls out of top 5

July 12, 2013

YouGov BrandIndex released its rankings of the best perceived QSR brands for the first half of the year and, once again, Subway tops the list.

Peter Piper's 'next generation' restaurant aimed at millennial families

July 12, 2013

Peter Piper Pizza will celebrate its 40-year anniversary by hosting the grand re-opening of its second next-generation restaurant in Peoria, Ariz., July 26.

LaRosa's Pizzeria solicits fan feedback for beer additions

July 12, 2013

LaRosa's Pizzeria is asking its Facebook fans to help it decide which two Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. beers to add to the menu. The Cincinnati-based pizza…

James Beard Award-winning chef opens pizza bar concept

July 12, 2013

FIVE50 Pizza Bar, the first casual concept from James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain, is now open at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Yum! Brands: Pizza Hut needs 'more consistent value messaging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Same-store sales down 2 percent in U.S. business, but China's casual dining business is still growing strong.

Chuck E. Cheese's strengthens ties with mom blogger community

July 10, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's will make its third appearance at the annual BlogHer Conference in Chicago, July 25-27, to unveil a preview of its new line of birthday party…

'Off-the shelf' Internet commercials now available for restaurants

July 10, 2013

Internet commercial provider IMercials.biz has launched "off the shelf" commercials to help restaurants promote their businesses.

Pizza Factory joins APC

July 9, 2013

Pizza Factory, a 112-store pizza chain, has joined the American Pizza Community. The APC, formed in 2010 to represent 20,000 pizzerias and 400,000 team…

Your Pie founder: Americans are tired of big pizza companies

Drew French hopes to take his 18-unit fast casual pizza concept national brand in the next two to five years and global within 10 years.