NetWaiter adds birthday messaging feature for online orders

July 15, 2014

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced it has added a "Happy Birthday" messaging feature, offering restaurants the ability to send…

How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.

Pizza Hut adds 8-slice Hershey's chocolate chip cookie to dessert menu

July 14, 2014

Pizza Hut may be taking a page from rival Papa John's playbook. The chain announced today it has partnered with Hershey to rollout a new Ultimate Hershey's…

Uncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence

July 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…

Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.

Your Pie hosts free pizza giveaway for grand opening

July 10, 2014

Your Pie will celebrate its grand opening in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead on July 11 at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will get free pizzas, and (until …

Agilysys expands restaurant solution to include loyalty, payment gateway

July 8, 2014

Agilysys Inc., a provider of IT and hospitality software and services, announced it has expanded its rGuest product offering to include solutions for online…

Domino’s launches promo to push iPad orders

July 8, 2014

Domino's Pizza is spotlighting its new iPad ordering app by giving guests who order through the feature the chance to win free pizza for a year. Those who use…

A framework for measuring and monitoring mobile app loyalty

Even the most loyal customer evaluates every touch point and interaction with a business.

Pizza Hut, Ninja Turtles promo includes augmented reality, hidden menu

July 7, 2014

Pizza Hut has teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to mark the return of the brand's Cheesy Bites. The summer-long promotion culminates with the…

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Hungry Howie’s brings back BBQ Chip crust for summer

July 3, 2014

Hungry Howie’s Pizza has brought back the BBQ Chip flavored pizza crust, available for a limited time. The crust was first introduced in August 2013. 

Pizza Hut funds return of July 4th fireworks at Pearl Harbor

July 2, 2014

Pizza Hut has funded the return of the Fourth of July fireworks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. This announcement comes one year after the…

RetailMeNot jumps into restaurant promotions space

July 2, 2014

RetailMeNot, a digital offers destination, has added restaurants to its roster. RetailMeNot’s promotions partnerships previously just included retailers, such…

Shakey’s Pizza hosts pizza giveaway for 60th anniversary

July 1, 2014

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has issued a certificate commemorating Shakey’s Pizza Parlor’s 60th anniversary. The chain will also give away free slices of…

Little Caesars asks fans to pick funniest ad spot

July 1, 2014

Little Caesars Pizza is asking fans to vote for their favorite Little Caesars commercial for the chance to win free lunch combos for a year, among other…

The (half) year in review for the pizza segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Digital ordering should make up more than half of sales for the bigger brands within the next year.

zpizza hits the road to spread brand awareness

June 26, 2014

zpizza has announced the launch of its first-ever nationwide Red Table Pop-Up City Tour. As part of the tour, a signature oversized red table will travel to…

Reward and loyalty programs for your catering customers

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Provide your customers with the option to select which program they prefer.

Roma’s Pizza rolls out gluten-free menu

June 25, 2014

Dallas-based and family-owned Roma’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant marked its 10th anniversary on June 14. To celebrate, the company introduced gluten-free…