Domino's iPad app yields highest conversion, ticket of company's digital ordering channels

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Voice ordering was also a highlight of Q3, with more than 200,000 voice orders placed despite no promotion of the platform since the June launch.

Old Chicago Pizza donates to children's cardiology research

October 13, 2014

This month Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is donating $1 from every Chicago 7 and Meat Me specialty pizzas ordered after 3 p.m. to Children’s Hospital & Medical…

Pizza Hut's digital sales mix up 5 percent in the last quarter

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As the brand continues its turnaround strategy, it will launch a new advertising position in Q4 aimed at millennials.

Round Table Pizza launches its largest-ever one-day charity event

October 10, 2014

Throughout this month, Round Table Pizza’s Family Charities arm is partnering with Make-A-Wish to raise funds for children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Mobivity adds QSR veteran to board to support growth in the segment

October 10, 2014

Mobivity Holdings Corp., a provider of smart receipt marketing solutions and mobile marketing technologies, has named William Van Epps to its board of…

How technology is personalizing the customer experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The technology and food experience are now weighted equally in the eyes of the consumer, some experts say.

The Loop Pizza Grill goes for treats over tricks on Halloween

October 9, 2014

The Loop Pizza Grill will offer a free kid's meal and treats to customers ages 12 and under, who come to the store on Halloween in costume Oct. 31 between …

Pizza 73 tops new pie with mini meatballs

October 9, 2014

Western Canada-based Pizza 73 has introduced a new Mini-Meatball Mania Pizza, topped with red onions and mini meatballs.

Pie Five plants flag in Baltimore area

October 9, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will host a grand opening Friday for its first location in the Baltimore area. The new restaurant is the brand's second in Maryland and 25th…

CiCi's selects Sbarro veteran for chief marketing role

October 9, 2014

CiCi's Pizza has named Sarah McAloon as its new chief marketing officer. According to a news release, McAloon will be tasked with leading the company's brand…

Pizza Hut scores big with Ultimate Hershey's cookie ad

October 9, 2014

Ace Metrix announced the top scoring ads of Q3, based on its Ace Score in a variety of categories. In the QSR category, Pizza Hut earned the highest score for…

East Coast concept adds eco-friendly pizza boxes

October 9, 2014

Pizza Pie-er, a three-unit pizza concept with locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is now carrying Ecovention's GreenBox, an eco-friendly pizza box…

PieZoni selects LevelUp loyalty and mobile payments app

October 9, 2014

Rhode Island-based PieZoni's, a 16-location pizza brand, has announced a partnership with LevelUp to release its new loyalty app. According to a press release…

Nancy's Pizza creates Ditka-inspired pizza

October 9, 2014

To celebrate National Pizza Month, Nancy's Pizza has extended its collaboration with spokesperson and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka to launch the new Da Ditka…

Where's my (your) money? Overcoming mobile payment growing pains

Having the ability to send relevant promotions, rewarding users with instant incentives and providing security thresholds are critical components.

Pizzeria rewards kind behavior during National Bullying Awareness month

October 8, 2014

Laguna Beach, California's zpizza is joining local schools in a nationwide campaign against bullying, the company said.

DIY Restaurant Group launches franchising

October 7, 2014

DIY Restaurant Group, a hospitality franchise company with several limited-service restaurant concepts, announced the launch of a new franchising program to…

WorkPlace Impact adds restaurant brands to portfolio

October 7, 2014

WorkPlace Impact, a marketing company that targets consumers directly at work, has added restaurant clients to its portfolio.

Pie Five franchisee launches weekly food pantry fundraisers

October 7, 2014

On Oct. 10, Wichita, Kansas, will welcome its second Pie Five restaurant at 2755 Maize Rd, Suite 109, in New Market Square. It's the fourth location in Kansas…

Pizza brands step up charitable initiatives for National Pizza Month

October 3, 2014

To celebrate National Pizza Month throughout October, a number of American Pizza Community members are hosting charitable fundraisers.