Millennials' brand preferences shift due to household structures

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

While use of technology and social media among Millennials is legendary (they've never known a time that wasn't digital), new Hartman Group research finds…

NRA recaps recent victories at FCES 2011

by James Bickers

Nutrition, menu labeling, marketing to kids are areas in which the foodservice industry has gained ground.

Are you in the game or sitting on the sidelines?

by Tim McCallum — President, Combustion Media

Game on! There are two great teams in the 2011 World Series. I am from Texas, "Go Rangers!"

Gatti's debuts fast casual concept

Gatti's Pizza has unveiled its new fast casual concept, Gatti's. The first unit opens today in Austin, Texas, with six more in the pipeline for the…

Ignite launches web-based local marketing solution

October 24, 2011

Ignite Local Marketing today launched the Ignite Engine, a Web-based toolkit that educates and empowers store managers of quick-service and fast casual…

Papa John's marks milestone opening

October 23, 2011

Papa John's International Inc. will open its 3,000th store in North America today in suburban Chicago. Founder, chairman and CEO John Schnatter will be on hand…

Arizona pizzeria launches in-store digital channel

October 23, 2011

Jimmy and Joe's Pizzeria has partnered with Media Made for You to leverage the company's media-rich digital signage marketing solution.

Old Chicago intros "Chef's Homemade Creations" LTO

October 20, 2011

Old Chicago has launched its latest limited-time offer, "Chef's Homemade Creations," that feature individual ultimate Chicago-style deep dish pizzas, artisan…

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…

Perka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform

October 17, 2011

Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…

Study: QSR Hispanic advertising up in 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies study found that the percent of ad-spend allocated to Hispanic markets is an important determinant of a…

Pizza Pizza sponsors Children's Miracle Network fundraiser

October 11, 2011

Ontario-based Pizza Pizza is celebrating National Pizza Month with its bi-annual Slices for Smiles fundraising program.

The Net Promotor Motor

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Restaurant owners and executives are constantly looking for the biggest bang for their buck when it comes to spreading the word about their restaurant. Getting…

How Domino's, Shake Shake used 'quality' to galvanize brands

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

We know the place, or know of such a place. The quaint restaurant, locally owned by a couple; she's the chef, he runs the front. Menus are handwritten and…

Zpizza introduces all-natural Pure Pepperoni

October 9, 2011

In honor of National Pizza Month and its 25th anniversary, Zpizza has launched its specially formulated "Pure Pepperoni." The chain's culinary team spent two…

Social media Part 3: Make it stick with a 3M approach

Marketing expert shares tips on how restaurants can get the most out of social media.

Little Caesars Pizza supporting Children's Miracle Network

October 6, 2011

Through October, Little Caesars Pizza restaurants in the Atlanta area are partnering with Children's Miracle Network and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta with…

Chuck E. Cheese's celebrates Chucktober

October 6, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese's is celebrating "Chucktober," offering guests Chuck E. and Helen Henny masks, as well as new costume party invitations through its website.

Pizza Patron raising funds for St. Jude's Hospital

October 5, 2011

For the second year in a row, Pizza Patron will be raising funds in all its stores nationwide for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during October.

Domino's names VP of marketing innovation

October 5, 2011

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino's Pizza has named Joe Jordan as its vice president of marketing innovation.