Uncle Maddio's credits social media efforts for franchise growth

October 3, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint launched three years ago in Atlanta and expects to have 20 restaurants open by the end of 2012, with 125 more stores in development…

Using social media conversations to foster brand awareness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Most online conversations are positive; however customer service is an easy point of contention.

Pizza Patrón launches Pesos Por St. Jude fundraiser

October 2, 2012

Pizza Patrón will continue its tradition of raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October. Each year, Pizza Patrón conducts the…

Domino's launches pan pizza in Canada

October 2, 2012

A week after announcing its biggest product launch in three years, Domino's Pizza has also added its new pan pizza to menus in Canada. Handmade pan pizzas …

Pizza Hut kicks off election-themed marketing campaign

October 1, 2012

Pizza Hut has launched a presidential election-themed marketing campaign called The Pizza Party.

Pizza Ranch debuts three new menu items

October 1, 2012

Pizza Ranch has three new menu items on the buffet, including The Outlaw Pizza, Sundance Salad and Cowboy Cajun Corn.

Domino's marks five years of fire safety partnership

October 1, 2012

Domino's Pizza is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Sparky the Fire Dog for the fifth consecutive year to deliver fire safety…

Unique Pizza eyes U.S. expansion for newly acquired Pizza Fusion

October 1, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced Pizza Fusion's domestic expansion strategy, beginning with a new franchise in Charlotte, N.C. to be opened this…

Pizza Hut partners with Hulu for hunger relief promotion

September 28, 2012

Pizza Hut's annual World Hunger Relief campaign began this week and will continue through Nov. 3. During that time, the company will collect donations in-store…

Papa Murphy's named one of Zagat's top chains for service

September 28, 2012

Papa Murphy's was once again named one of the top chains for service according to the 2012 Zagat Fast-Food Survey. The brand was No. 2 in the large chain…

What is the role of 'thought leadership' in new product innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The old paradigm of type-A R&D; business managers that run large R&D; departments is out, and the new model of servant leaders with innovative thought…

Pizza concepts broaden menus in September

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Coffee platforms, breakfast and desserts also highlighted.

Top That! and Siegi's Sausage Factory create Oktoberfest Pizza

September 27, 2012

Tulsa, Okla.-based Top That! Pizza, a fast casual concept, will bring back its Oktoberfest Pizza, featuring three German sausages made by Siegi's Sausage…

Boston Pizza introduces new menu, Starbucks partnership

September 26, 2012

Canada's Boston Pizza International Inc. has introduced a renewed menu featuring 26 new dishes. The menu, which debuted last week at all 340 locations…

New mover marketing programs establish customer loyalty

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Even as digital efforts grow, many operators experiencing high response rates with targeted marketing packages.

Commentary: How to avoid losing customers' interest

The whole idea of 'best practices' is to repeat success; however people are fickle and if they've seen it before, it will be less effective.

Pizza Inn introduces garlic bread crust pizza

September 25, 2012

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. introduced its newest limited-time offer today – garlic bread crust pizza.

Chuck E. Cheese launching new promotion in October

September 25, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese's new fall promotion, "Chucktober 2012" will feature free tokens and prizes for guests.

New pan pizza is Domino's biggest product launch in 3 years

September 24, 2012

Domino's Pizza debuts its new handmade pan pizza today, marking the company's biggest product launch since improving its core hand-tossed pizza recipe in 2009.

Social media report: What consumers are saying about restaurants

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Foodservice Social Media Universe keynote speaker Jason Falls highlights who's winning and losing the social media conversation.