Mobile apps are restaurant marketing’s future, not mobile websites

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Apps must provide significant value and engagement to users, not just routes to ads or videos or other low-value ends.

800 Degrees earns its VPN certification

June 20, 2014

800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria was recently awarded with the title of “true Neapolitan pizza” by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana for its Westwood…

Gratafy mobile gifting app launches in Denver

June 20, 2014

Gratafy recently announced that it has launched in Denver, allowing consumers to purchase and send more than 600 gifts from local restaurants and bars. 

Uncle Maddio’s selects first ad agency to support growth

June 19, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint has chosen Scout as its first-ever agency of record for advertising and other marketing services, following a review.

Tutta Bella marks 10th anniversary

June 18, 2014

Seattle-based Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, a VPN-certified, wood-fired pizza restaurant, has opened its fifth location in the Bellevue Crossroads…

Paytronix launches rewards solution for multiunit chains

June 18, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. has introduced its new EXPRESS Pilots program designed specifically to help restaurant and retail chains create and deploy a new rewards…

Marco's Pizza helps unemployed veterans

June 17, 2014

Marco’s Pizza celebrated its 500th franchise by reaching out to unemployed veterans. In anticipation of its Wilmington, N.C., store, customers were encouraged…

5 steps to get more (raving) customer reviews

Seventy-nine percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Domino's, Papa John's kick off World Cup promos

June 13, 2014

With the FIFA World Cup in Brazil officially underway, two pizza chains are taking advantage of a globally captivated TV audience.

Pizza Patrón's controversial ad campaign wins Hispanic Idea Award

June 13, 2014

Pizza Patrón’s recent La Chingona LTO and ad campaign was named Best PR Campaign at the 2014 U.S. Hispanic Idea Awards held recently in Florida.

Boston Pizza launches special 50th anniversary menu

June 12, 2014

Boston Pizza turns 50 this summer and to celebrate, the chain has launched a special anniversary menu featuring classics such as Popeye Pizza and Sombrero…

Pizza Hut offering chance to meet Blake Shelton

June 12, 2014

Pizza Hut has launched a Father’s Day promotion that includes the chance to win a trip to Dallas to meet country singer Blake Shelton, who is the brand’s…

Why IT deserves a spot at the marketing table

In order to resonate with customers, applications and campaigns must be exciting, unique and useful.

HMSHost launches new by-the-slice pizza concept

June 10, 2014

HMSHost has developed a new pizza restaurant, called PZA, as part of its brand portfolio. According to a news release, the concept was developed with on-the-go…

Blaze Pizza plans to become a national player by targeting Millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new Louisville, Ky., location will be ‘overstaffed’ to ensure guests are taken care of ‘no matter what.’

The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.

Flippers Pizzeria offers up Father’s Day special

June 9, 2014

On Sunday, dads will be treated at all Flippers Pizzeria locations in celebration of Father’s Day. Those who purchase any menu item of equal or greater value…

Papa Gino's names new agency of record

June 4, 2014

Papa Gino's Inc., parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has named Boston’s Full Contact Advertising as its new agency of record.

Pizza Patrón offering deep discount for World Cup promo

June 4, 2014

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup tournament, which kicks off this month in Brazil, Pizza Patrón is offer an “Any 3 for $6.99” promotion now through July 31. The…

How to extend the brand experience beyond your restaurant's four walls

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

You have to commit to social media, spending time there and deeply engaging with your customers.