Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers

Hispanics are more likely to visit a restaurant with friends and family than the general population.

RewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior

April 5, 2012

RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.

Domino's latest ad campaign: No is the new yes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 5, 2012

The positive effects of Domino's "Oh Yes We Did" marketing campaign can't be denied. Since its introduction in late 2009 - which complemented a pizza recipe…

Stevi B's hosting free pizza day

April 5, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza will host its fourth annual Free Pizza Day on April 29. The featured pizza for this year's giveaway also is the brand's most popular signature…

Boston's raises more than $55K for St. Jude's

April 5, 2012

Dallas-based Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston's) raised nearly $56,000 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a pediatric and research…

Chuck E. Cheese's DSi game ready for release

April 4, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese's famous arcade room activities are coming to DSi Ware at the end of this month. According to Cubed3, the new game was created by UFO…

Pizza Inn partners with Coca-Cola and NASCAR for sweepstakes

April 4, 2012

Pizza Inn has partnered with Coca-Cola and NASCAR for a new instant win and sweepstakes promotion running now through May 27.

5 ways mobile-based loyalty programs will grow your business

Mobile-based loyalty programs allow you to connect with your customers anytime through text messaging so you can send instant incentives, which can stimulate…

Three things you need to know about Facebook Timeline for brands

by Lisa DiVirgilio

The new layout allows brands to interact privately with customers and stay updated on page data.

Waking up at 40,000 feet

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Targeting young people online seems logical but older Americans have embraced technology, too, and want the benefits and ease of new devices and services.

Hunt Brothers launches Pizza of the Month promotion

April 3, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza is giving music fans something to sing about with the launch of its new Pizza of the Month promotion.

Hungry Howie's spices up its pizza crust

April 3, 2012

Hungry Howie's Pizza is adding a new crust flavor for a limited time starting this week. Spicy sesame will be available at all locations through June.

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens sixth unit

April 2, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its sixth restaurant nine months after making its debut. The new unit is located on the…

PizzaMarketplace parent company announces rebranding

April 2, 2012

Networld Alliance, the publisher of QSRWeb.com, PizzaMarketplace.com and FastCasual.com, has changed its name to Networld Media Group, and has adopted a new…

Papa John's stops advertising on Rush Limbaugh program

April 2, 2012

About 65 companies have stopped airing their ads on The Rush Limbaugh Show following the talk show host's late February attacks on a female Georgetown law…

Brands get nostalgic in updating to Facebook Timeline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains need to take advantage of the new design or risk losing engagement.

Pizza Patrón celebrates Mes del Niño in April

March 30, 2012

Throughout April, Pizza Patrón is running a "Mes Del Nino" (Children's Month) special.

Pizza Ranch renews Iowa Speedway sponsorship

March 30, 2012

Pizza Ranch, an Iowa-based pizza and chicken buffet restaurant, has renewed its sponsorship of Pizza Ranch Victory Lane and will continue to deliver a winning…

LivingSocial adds online option for takeout and delivery

March 29, 2012

LivingSocial has announced the national launch of Takeout & Delivery, a virtual "restaurant row" to help diners across the country order food for pickup or…