Domino's 'steps outside of comfort zone' with new specialty chicken

April 14, 2014

After a year of no new menu news, Domino's Pizza today introduced a specialty chicken line, featuring boneless chicken bites that are lightly breaded. The…

Rosati's reflects on restaurant industry changes as it marks 50th anniversary

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand has endured a major shift toward convenience and speed, but has maintained its values and recipes.

Minsky's experiencing 'exponential' sales growth since online ordering launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 15-unit brand wanted many of the same features the big chains offer, as consumers have come to expect them.

Stop that tweet! Millennials just like everyone else

by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication

The younger demographic trusts word of mouth, but considers 'digital word of mouth' the same as a call from mom.

Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity award winners named

April 7, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced its 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners, who will…

Pizza Patrón bucks debate over La Chingona with customer promo

April 4, 2014

In honor of Pizza Pizza Patrón's new (and controversial) LTO product launch, the La Chingona pizza, the brand is promoting a one-day inaugural event April …

Washington Pizza Huts host fundraiser for mudslide victims

April 4, 2014

Following the mudslide and ongoing recovery efforts in Oso, Wash., Pizza Hut restaurants and other pizzerias from Western Washington have donated 50-percent of…

ZinMobi brings pizza-focused mobile marketing software to North America

April 4, 2014

Ireland-based ZinMobi, a provider of mobile marketing software for pizza chains, has expanded its operations to North America.

KC Pie Fives launch campaign for children's hospital

April 4, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Pie Five Pizza restaurants have launched a campaign to raise money for Children's Mercy, an area hospital. Last year, the company…

Uncle Maddio's introduces money-back guarantee program

April 4, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced a new "Served with Love Guarantee." As part of this new initiative, if a customer isn't completely satisfied with an…

Bring back emotional restaurant advertising

The current buzz in marketing is 'engagement' and the best way to achieve that is to strive for a bit of emotion.

Easy Ice now sponsoring Share our Strength

April 3, 2014

Easy Ice announced today that it is a local sponsor of Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation events in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami and Baltimore.

Chuck E. Cheese's kicks off autism awareness campaign

April 3, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's participated in Autism Speaks' Light It Up Blue global campaign this week, kicks off April, Autism Awareness Month.

Hungry Howie's launches $5 lunch menu

April 2, 2014

Hungry Howie's Pizza has launched a new Ready to Go Lunch menu, with all items priced at $5.

Hunt Brothers kicks off spring with new NASCAR promotion

April 2, 2014

Hunt Brothers Pizza has introduced a new 'Race to Win' sweepstakes, which runs now through May 31.

Domino's giving away free pizza for baseball no-hitters

April 2, 2014

Domino's Pizza has brought back its DomiNoNo promotion, which includes free pizza giveaways for each of the first two no-hitters to anyone registered on the…

April Fool's: Restaurant brands get in on the fun

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands 'launch' clear coffee, a kale shake and an edible pizza box.

Podcast: Facebook's organic reach limits

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In episode #003 of This Week in Restaurant Technologies, Brandon Hull and I discuss Facebook's organic reach limits.

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…