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.

California Pizza Kitchen brings back 'Slice of the Prize' sweepstakes

June 3, 2014

California Pizza Kitchen kicks off its "Slice of the Prize" sweepstakes today, offering the chance to win a $100,000 grand prize, or other prizes such as a…

Keeping your restaurant guests 'hoppy'

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Learn from an insider what the craft beer business can do for your restaurant brand.

Restaurant marketers: Fear of failure kills creativity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In order for a marketing strategy to be successful, the operations team has to execute.

Protein Bar, Taziki’s, Wahlburgers recognized for creating buzz

May 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group announced the winners of its inaugural Buzzed About Brands award, including The Protein Bar…

Mazzio’s turns up the heat with jalapeno-stuff crust

May 29, 2014

Mazzio’s has added a cheese and jalapeno stuffed crust to its new line of stuffed crust pizza. The new selection joins existing options of bacon or pepperoni…

Pizza Hut steps up value competition with new dinner box

May 29, 2014

Pizza Hut today announced that its new Dinner Box — including a medium rectangular one-topping pan pizza, five breadsticks and 10 cinnamon sticks — is…

Villa Italian Kitchen marks 50 years in business with sweepstakes

May 29, 2014

Villa Italian Kitchen is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a “Decades of Fun” sweepstakes that runs through June 29. Weekly winners will be chosen to…

Hungry Howie’s grows Michigan footprint

May 23, 2014

Hungry Howie's Pizza continues its home state expansion in Michigan with a new location in the Detroit suburb of Novi. According to a news release, to…

Restaurant execs share successful mobile campaign stories

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Brands execs are finding success from mobile campaigns by using gamification, loyalty, payments and other features.

Fast casual concept Pizza Manifesto debuts in Kansas City market

May 22, 2014

Pizza Manifesto, a Neapolitan pizza concept, has opened its doors in Waldo, in the Kansas City, Mo., market, at 505 75th St. The concept offers a fast casual…

PizzaRev marks grand opening with Humane Society fundraiser

May 22, 2014

Pasadena, California’s new PizzaRev, located at 3455 Foothill Blvd., hosted a grand opening week that included a “Pizzas for a Purpose” benefit, which raised…

Pizza Patrón opens first corporate-owned store

May 22, 2014

After 28 years in business, Pizza Patrón has opened its first corporate-owned store. It is located at 1456 Beltline Rd. in Garland, Texas. The company’s new…

Chuck E. Cheese's new virtual reality Ticketblaster feature

Chuck E. Cheese's teamed up with Reel FX for its Oculus Rift virtual reality content.

Chuck E. Cheese’s brings virtual reality technology to restaurants

May 21, 2014

Chuck E. Cheese's is adding Oculus Rift technology to its Ticket Blaster game for birthday party packages. “Chuck E. Cheese's Virtual Ticket Blaster…

Domino’s increases focus on carryout business

May 21, 2014

From May 26 through June 1, Domino's Pizza is encouraging customers to use its carryout business by offering a weeklong $5.99 carryout special for large…

The top online ordering trends to help grow your restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

An online customer is more likely to re-order within 60 days than a walk-in customer, simply because the platform is more accessible.

Mellow Mushroom teams up with Sports Authority for promo

May 16, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has teamed up with Sports Authority to host a 90-second shopping spree contest. The promotion is being held in conjunction with…