Pizza Cono featured on Food Network

May 16, 2011

The Food Network's Unwrapped series on "Crazy Containers" recently featured the Pizza Cono, a drip-free, cone-shaped pizza made from proprietary dough.

eTab launches food-ordering kiosk with payment capability

May 16, 2011

A self-service solution that allows restaurant and bar patrons to order and pay at their tables is now available from eTab. It uses a digital-menu interface on…

NRA Show: Nick’s Pizza CEO to talk marketing

May 15, 2011

Nick Sarillo, owner/CEO of Nick's Pizza & Pub, will present an educational session on the topic "Wake Up! It's Not the Marketing, It's the Experience" at…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Papa Gino’s to discuss rewards program at NRA Show

May 11, 2011

Restaurant loyalty technology expert Paytronix will partner with its client Papa Gino's/D'Angelo and Open-i Media to present "The Secret Sauce Behind…

Red Baron campaign goes after delivery pizza companies

May 10, 2011

Red Baron Pan Pizza isn't afraid to challenge the big boys. The retail pizza brand, part of Schwan's Food Company, has teamed up with comedian and TV host…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

California Pizza Kitchen rolls out Strawberry Shortcake

May 8, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has added Strawberry Shortcake to its dessert menu for a limited-time.

Pizza Hut joins tornado relief efforts

May 8, 2011

To help support tornado relief efforts in Alabama, Pizza Hut restaurants throughout the state will host a fundraising event May 12, from open to close.

Commentary: Domino's franchisee wows social media blogger

Editor's note: As restaurant operators try and find the magic formula for getting the best - and most profitable - response from their social media efforts…

Donatos launches value meal menu

May 3, 2011

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizzeria LLC has rolled out a value meal menu that includes $4 entrees, as well as pizza, salad, sub and stromboli combinations…

Chuck E. Cheese’s helps kids thank Mom

May 3, 2011

Chuck E. Cheese's is helping children celebrate Mother's Day throughout the entire month of May by offering free photo frames online that they can easily…

Pizza Hut launches Cheese Lover’s Deal

May 3, 2011

From royal weddings to spring flings, Pizza Hut is in the mood to celebrate love. In doing so, the chain is now offering a limited-time Lover's Line offer of…

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.

Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Burke Corp. offers social media tips

May 1, 2011

Iowa-based Burke Corporation, which supplies fully cooked meat products and pizza toppings, has rolled out a downloadable brochure for operators with tips on…

Straw Hat Pizza celebrating heroes in May

April 28, 2011

California-based Straw Hat Pizza is sponsoring "Honor Our Heroes Month" throughout May to recognize members of the Armed Forces, law enforcement, firefighters…

Pizza Patrón shifts marketing focus

April 27, 2011

Pizza Patrón has long targeted an older, Spanish-speaking demographic for its advertising campaigns. But now the chain is broadening its message to reflect…

Domino’s Australia names new AOR

April 27, 2011

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited, Australia's largest pizza company, has named BMF as its new creative advertising agency to lead accounts in the Australian…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.