NRA 2011: Providing incentives to loyal customers pays off

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa Gino's/D'Angelos' new rewards program has yielded more profits and guests.

Pizza Inn opens quick-service concept

June 1, 2011

Pizza Inn, based in The Colony, Texas, has opened a new concept in Fort Worth that offers smaller, cheaper and faster pizzas.

Chuck E. Cheese’s brings classic Skeeball game online

May 31, 2011

CEC Entertainment's Chuck E. Cheese's is bringing the classic, 102-year-old game of Skeeball online. The free game will serve as an online extension of the…

When Experience Really Matters

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

Who has seen the latest reports on the fastest growing restaurant chains in North America? I was struck when I read the following article summarizing the…

Donatos signs on as Indy’s July 4 sponsor

May 30, 2011

Donatos Pizza has signed on to be the premier sponsor of the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast, Indianapolis' largest fireworks display, set for dusk July 4.

NYC pizzeria Two Boots expands to Baltimore

May 30, 2011

Two Boots is opening its newest location at The Fitzgerald, a mixed-use apartment community in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, and will celebrate with a…

Hot Italian serves up high style sustainability

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

While the restaurant industry is among the slowest to go green, Hot Italian proves LEED certification is red hot.

Hungry Howie’s named official pizza of the Detroit Pistons

May 25, 2011

Madison Heights, Mich.-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has signed a multi-year agreement with Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) to become the official…

Pizza Pizza earns Webby Award for iPhone app

May 24, 2011

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza was named a Webby Award winner, an international web-based award that recognizes excellence on the Internet, for its smartphone…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Domino's launches extended national carryout promotion

May 23, 2011

Domino's Pizza will broaden its carryout specials with its first extended national carryout promotion. Domino's will offer its Early Week Pick-Me-Up Deal…

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

Flippers Pizzeria unveils customer enhancement plans

May 19, 2011

Central Florida-based Flippers Pizzeria unveiled plans to enhance the customer dine-in experience, including restaurant upgrades and iPhone and mobile ordering…

Main Line Pizza’s mobile marketing boosts double-digit returns

May 19, 2011

Main Line Pizza, located in Wayne, Penn., has experienced double-digit boosts from its mobile marketing initiative launched a year ago.

Hungry Howie’s names head of strategic marketing

May 19, 2011

Michigan-based Hungry Howie's Pizza has named Rob Elliott as its vice president of strategic marketing.

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Domino’s UK launches new Android app

May 18, 2011

Domino's Pizza UK has topped sales of £10 million through its mobile channels, the company announced this week. This growth is expected to continue with the…

Papa John’s named official pizza of Atlanta Motor Speedway

May 18, 2011

Papa John's has been named as the official and exclusive pizza of the Atlanta Motor Speedway and will have a large presence at the track's Labor Day NASCAR…

Pizza Hut launches Android, iPad apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 18, 2011

In a digital press conference held today, Pizza Hut has announced the launch of its new iPad and Android apps, adding to the company's already robust digital…

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

By Mindy Armstrong