Romance your customers on Valentine’s Day by engaging them

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Valentine's Day has me thinking about how new lovers aren't all that different from new restaurant customers: Both want attention that affirms the other party…

Emotional engagement is key to driving brand loyalty

February 11, 2013

Emotional engagement is the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty now that promotions and discounting have reached saturation levels…

Boston Pizza partners with targeted media firm

February 11, 2013

Zoom Media Inc. has partnered with the Boston Pizza chain across the province of Quebec. Zoom Media's sales and venue development teams have been working…

Pizza Hut perfume part of Twitter giveaway

February 11, 2013

Pizza Hut's Eau de Pizza Hut, a new fragrance featuring notes of baked, hand-tossed dough, is now available in the U.S. for select fans. The perfume was…

Domino's Valentine's promotion: In the name of Love

February 11, 2013

Domino's is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a special gift to all customers whose name is a variation of Love.

Domino's pushing carryout business to add to store-level profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2013

Carryout has grown steadily in the past few years and now makes up about one-third of all U.S. orders.

Shakey's Pizza encourages E-Club membership with sweepstakes

February 7, 2013

From now through Feb. 28, Shakey's Pizza Parlor is hosting a "Bunch of Lunch Sweepstakes" that will award the grand prize winner with one free Bunch of Lunch…

Pizza Fusion entertaining fans with Spotify playlists

February 7, 2013

Pizza Fusion has added a "Mothership List" of music played at its corporate offices. The brand is streaming its music through Spotify for fans to listen to…

The return of factory life and pizza

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The return of jobs to America means restaurant sales should go up; take advantage of the pendulum's swing.

Topper's leverages social media to build awareness in expansion bid

February 5, 2013

The new Ann Arbor, Mich., Toppers Pizza unit marks the company's 50th location. Entrepreneur recently recognized Topper's as a Top 500 concept, and the company…

Hungry Howie's introduces cheese puff crust

February 5, 2013

As part of its 40th birthday celebration, Hungry Howie's Pizza has introduced its second Flavored Crust of the Month — cheese puff.

Chuck E. Cheese hosts Pinterest contest

February 5, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has launched a "Flat Chuck E." Pinterest contest that will award five winners a month's worth of family trips to the restaurant.

That's amoré: Restaurants appease Valentine's diners with new products

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to Restaurant.com, three out of four survey respondents plan to celebrate the holiday at a restaurant this year.

35 Top Restaurant Apps [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A look at where restaurant consumers are located in the mobile space.

Infographic: Top Mobile Apps for Restaurant Consumers

A look at some of the most popular mobile apps consumers are using when dining out.

Pizza Hut launches mini pizzas

February 4, 2013

Pizza Hut unveiled its newest offering during its Super Bowl commercial Feb. 3, and the company will be giving away the "Big Pizza Sliders" from 4-7 p.m. on…

Rosa's Pizza signs co-branding deal with Dry Fried Wing Co.

February 1, 2013

The Dry Fried Wing Company has announced the signing of license agreements for the immediate co-branding of Dry Fried Wings inside two Manhattan Rosa's Pizza…

Fresh Brothers' online sales nearly double in 2012

February 1, 2013

Fresh Brothers announced that it is now averaging more than 20 percent in online sales, a jump from 12.4 percent in January 2012.

California Pizza Kitchen adds red wine to promote heart health

February 1, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has added Colby Red, a California red wine whose proceeds support charities that promote heart health.

Pizza Patrón Pollito chicken launch aimed at core Hispanic market

February 1, 2013

Pizza Patrón has launched its new Pollito chicken offering, breaded premium chicken tenders featuring 100-percent breast meat.