How to survive the protein craze

Cutting costs by creating limited time offers or new menu items that scale down the serving of animal protein could be interesting to test with consumers.

iPhone mobile payment option opens up opportunity for marketers

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

With Apple's rollout of Apple Pay, now might be a good time for marketers to get to know Passbook.

Pizza Hut launches hunger relief campaign

September 9, 2014

For the eighth consecutive year, Pizza Hut is asking its customers to donate online and in-store to raise funds for the World Hunger Relief campaign to benefit…

Millennials willing to pay more for better, more customizable food

September 9, 2014

The younger generation considers QSRs to be 'dollar food.'

Cardinal International launches fundraiser for National Breast Cancer Foundation

September 8, 2014

Cardinal International, a provider of dinnerware, glassware and flatware, is hosting a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation from now through…

Operators donate pizzas to children’s hospitals

September 8, 2014

To mark National Cheese Pizza Day last week, operators from a variety of chains and all members of the American Pizza Community donated free pizzas to…

What are Any’tizers, Tanglers, Frisnacks or Wrappetizers?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Restaurants can sell snacks at premium profit margins and can be more exciting for guests than the traditional core menu.

US Foods honors pizzerias for family-friendly attributes

September 5, 2014

US Foods has named its top five restaurants for family-friendly dining. The restaurants were chosen from US Foods’ customer rosters based on their unique…

Using big data to get a big mobile strategy in place

Operators can now collect valuable information about their customers, find micro segments, create predictive analytics, and pass that value on.

Papa John's launches most extensive social media campaign for NFL season

September 4, 2014

Papa John's has introduced a new integrated advertising and social media campaign to kick off the NFL season this week. Platforms include television, radio…

RedBrick Pizza plans resurgence under new ownership

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is aiming for 25 locations in the next year, including a debut in the Midwest and New York.

Pizza Hut kicking off Visa Checkout partnership with national ad campaign, giveaway

September 4, 2014

Pizza Hut’s partnership with the new Visa Checkout platform – first announced in July – will officially kickoff with a new national TV ad campaign debuting…

Clorder launches online ordering site to help restaurants raise charitable donations

September 3, 2014

Clorder Inc., a developer of cloud-based food ordering solutions, has launched a new website that helps raise funds for charities from placing restaurant…

Chuck E. Cheese introduces play time hours for toddlers

September 3, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese announced Chuck E.'s Playtime via its social media channels. Parents can bring their toddler-aged children to any location between 11 a.m. and…

Pizza Hut rolls out bacon stuffed crust

September 2, 2014

After teasing its fans on social media last week, Pizza Hut announced the official launch of its new Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza on Aug. 30, to mark…

Mazzio’s adds lasagnas, pasta bakes to menu

September 2, 2014

Mazzio's has introduced three new lasagna options, as well as a "create-your-own" option and Family Pasta Bakes. The new lineup includes:

Papa John's NFL Kickoff Special now underway

August 29, 2014

Papa John's has announced the National Football League Kickoff Special, a large, two-topping pizza for $10 and a chocolate chip cookie for $5, available next…

DelVecchio's announces $1 pizza slices

August 29, 2014

Fla.-based DelVecchio's Pizzeria is offering $1 pizza slices Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Restaurants jump on selfie bandwagon to engage Millennial consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A selfie that includes your restaurant, food or drink is a perfect form of implied testimonial.

Winner of Pizza Hut's fantasy football contest to score free pizza for a year

August 28, 2014

Pizza Hut announced its weekly fantasy football contest is open until Nov. 12.