zpizza woos meat lovers with new menu launch

December 12, 2014

zpizza has added the zCarnivore to its menu, featuring four types of meat - all-natural pepperoni, fennel sausage, smoked ham and bacon – and topped with…

Demand for food transparency growing

December 12, 2014

New research from Technomic finds that most consumers want transparency from restaurant brands about their menu choices. Additionally, two in five consumers…

Interactive Customer Experience Summit coming to Chicago in June

December 12, 2014

The conference will focus on technologies such as digital signage, self-service kiosks, mobile and tablets, as well as emerging technologies like beacons…

Pizza Hut's Oman system honored for Big Data actions

December 11, 2014

Pizza Hut Oman has been awarded the "Most Innovative Industry Application of Big Data" at The Customer Festival Awards, held recently in Dubai.

Blaze Pizza marks two grand openings in Sacramento

December 11, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza today will open two new Sacramento, California, area locations in Gold River's Town Centre and the Highland Reserve Shopping Center in…

California Pizza Kitchen unveils new design, menu in Florida

December 10, 2014

California Pizza Kitchen's newly reimagined menu is now available at its Wellington and Naples, Florida, locations. Both locations also feature the brand's…

Online cultural inclusiveness: Something for restaurant brands to think about

Focusing on how diversity is presented on a company website provides an opportunity to reaffirm our industry’s commitment to reaching a multicultural workforce…

Papa John's hits 50% digital sales milestone, adds Google Wallet

December 9, 2014

Pizza chain will now begin accepting Google Wallet Instant Buy as a payment method for delivery and carry-out orders placed through the Android app.

Old Chicago Pizza debuts in Dallas

December 9, 2014

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom has opened its first location in Dallas at 5319 Mockingbird Station, Suite 100. To celebrate, the location has partnered with…

Uncle Maddio's first Texas location opening this week

December 9, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its first Texas location Dec. 13 in Austin. The restaurant, located at 5601 Brodie Lane, Suite 1200A, is owned by three…

Chuck E. Cheese's testing menu for parents

December 9, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese’s is testing a new menu in its San Antonio and Irving, Texas, restaurants that is geared toward parents.

Pie Five adds three metro markets to portfolio

December 9, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has announced its expansion into three metropolitan markets, including Chicago, Minneapolis and Houston.

Baskin-Robbins, DQ, Taco Bell among creative finalists for the year

December 8, 2014

Ace Metrix has announced its 2014 Brand of the Year Watch List, its finalists of brands with the top-performing creative. Winners will be announced Jan. 7 and…

Connie's Pizza offering free delivery in exchange for toy donation

December 8, 2014

Connie's Pizza has partnered with Toys For Tots and will offer free delivery to customers who donate to the organization through Dec. 24.

Russo's to open coal-fired pizza brand in San Antonio

December 8, 2014

Russo's Restaurants signed a franchise agreement with a San Antonio developer to open a Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen in the area.

PizzaRev launches nutritional portal

December 4, 2014

PizzaRev has launched a new, comprehensive nutrition portal including complete allergen information and nutrition calculator. The portal was built by…

StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

Bringing millennials to your table

Millennials believe they simply don't have time to commit to a sit down 90-minute meal, so brands should deliver succinct experiences to help customers do more…

Villa Enterprises raises $68K for local charities

December 3, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management announced it raised $68,358 during its 13th annual golf outing and dinner held recently in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. According to…

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.