Pizza Hut adds field marketing partner

May 13, 2014

InnerWorkings Inc., a marketing supply chain company, announced that it signed a new multi-year agreement with Pizza Hut. According to a news release, under…

Domino’s Pizza launches online group ordering tool

May 13, 2014

Domino’s Pizza has launched a new online tool to make it easier for groups to place large orders. According to a news release, the Group Ordering Tool on…

Blake Shelton takes the spotlight for Pizza Hut’s new BBQ pizzas

May 13, 2014

Pizza Hut has launched a new line of BBQ pizzas that were inspired by Grammy-nominated country musician Blake Shelton. The line includes Blake’s Smokehouse…

Restaurant industry’s No Kid Hungry campaign returns in September

May 13, 2014

September marks the return of Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry campaign, a restaurant-based cause-marketing program that raises money to fight…

Pizza Fusion marks Earth Day with Arbor Day commitment

May 8, 2014

As part of its annual Earth Day campaign, Pizza Fusion will make a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation to help plant 1,000 trees.

Boston Pizza partners with children's organization

May 8, 2014

Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects has announced a commitment of $1 million throughout the next five years to the Rick Hansen Foundation. According to a…

Patxi's takes a cue from customers to mark 10 years

Pizza concepts have added variety and have stepped up their quality of ingredients, CEO says.

Restaurant concepts roll out the red carpet for Mom

May 7, 2014

With Mother's Day around the corner — May 11 for those who still need to come up with a gift idea — restaurant concepts are bracing for a busy day. Last year…

Marriott exec to share insights on hotel chain's fast casual concept

May 6, 2014

Lon Southerland, senior director, global food and beverage for Marriott International, will keynote the ninth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-1…

Live Basil Pizza plans pizza giveaway to support homeless families

May 6, 2014

Live Basil Pizza is hosting free pizza day at all five of its Denver area locations on May 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise money for nonprofit organization…

Domino's digital sales flirt with 50 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Unlike other concepts, weather positively influenced the chain's business during Q1.

Spin! Pizza's marketing manager earns recognition

May 2, 2014

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza Marketing Manager Tory Thaemert has been named the 2014 Young Direct Marketer of the Year by the Kansas City Direct Marketing…

Infographic: The top 5 places for in-store marketing messages

May 1, 2014

A new restaurant patron survey that identified the most compelling marketing messages and assets to drive repeat business and inspire recommendations found…

How to surprise and delight your loyal customers

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Customers spend 15-20 percent more when they order online, so reward them for Web orders.

Fans will soon be able to order Pizza Hut via Hulu

May 1, 2014

Pizza Hut will soon feature an ad on the streaming website Hulu that will allow fans to order a meal without leaving the site. According to CNN, the service…

Pizza Hut offering 'Thoroughbread Sticks' for Kentucky Derby weekend

May 1, 2014

To celebrate the Kentucky Derby, this Saturday, Pizza Hut is temporarily changing the name of its breadsticks to "Thoroughbread Sticks." The Derby takes place…

Chuck E. Cheese's grand opening event benefits children's hospital

April 30, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's will open its brand new 14,200-square-foot family restaurant and gaming facility at Shackleford Crossing in Little Rock, Ark., on May 5, with…

Papa John's UK launches initiative to capture guest feedback

April 29, 2014

Papa John's UK has partnered with a customer engagement technology provider, Rant & Rave, to improve its customer experience. The program rolled out across…

Papa John's signs NBA's Paul George to push new sweet chili chicken pizza

April 29, 2014

Papa John's new sweet chili chicken pizza is being introduced to the masses by Indiana Pacers All–Star Paul George. George is starring in the brand's new…

The personal touch

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

If you want to earn the public's trust and their business, you have to be transparent.