News & Media
Little Caesars tops crust with Crazy Bread topping
November 20, 2023
Little Caesars is reintroducing its Stuffed Crust pizza — but this time the brand is touting its Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza. The pizza has the stuffed crust…
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How to tell the difference between loyalty programs and offers (and why it matters)
by MaryBeth Maskovas — Founder, Principal Analytics Consultant, Insight Lime Analytics
Offers and rewards have two distinct purposes for QSR brands, and it's important to consider the differences and ensure that you're creating programs that…
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Radar delivering full-stack geofencing, mapping functionalities
November 20, 2023
Radar, a provider of geofencing, has unveiled Radar Maps Platform, featuring vector base maps as well as a suite of geocoding, search and routing APIs…
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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.
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Donatos Pizza inks deals for Louisville, Orlando
November 17, 2023
Donatos Pizza has announced two development deals for Louisville, Kentucky and Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.
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Taco John's opens Nebraska unit after large-scale remodel
November 17, 2023
Taco John's has reopened a restaurant in Beatrice, Nebraska, after a large-scale remodel, according to a press release.
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Checkers & Rally's adds 2 to leadership team
November 16, 2023
Checkers & Rally's has hired Michael Blair as CFO and Scott Johnson as CMO, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns, Donna Kelce team up for bundle offering
November 16, 2023
Donna Kelce, mother to NFL football players, has created a Papa Johns bundle deal that celebrates both her sons — Travis Kelce with the Kansas City Chiefs and…
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Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…
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Subway appoints Jeff Shepherd as CFO
November 15, 2023
Subway has named Jeff Shepherd as the brand's CFO. Shepherd reports to CEO John Chidsey and will oversee the brand's global finance organization. He succeeds…
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Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol
November 15, 2023
Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…
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Smalls Sliders inks 5-unit deal for West Texas
November 15, 2023
Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with ARJH Encore LP LLC for five restaurants — dubbed "cans"— in West Texas. The deal marks the brand's fourth agreement…
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Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…
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Popeyes offers digital loyalty program for Canadian fans
November 14, 2023
Popeyes has launched a digital loyalty program, Popeyes Rewards, for its Canadian fans.
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Taco Bell offers reward members nacho fries pass
November 14, 2023
Taco Bell is offering rewards members exclusive access to 30 days of nacho fries with its all-new Nacho Fries Lover's pass.
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Pizza Hut releases seasoning set
November 13, 2023
Pizza Hut has partnered with Chain to offer the Collectible Seasoning Duet Box Set. The collaboration features two spice blends and a limited-edition shaker…
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Del Taco adds Shredded Beef Birria for limited time
November 13, 2023
Del Taco has released its Shredded Beef Birria featuring three items made with the savory braised beef and custom consomé for dipping, according to a press…
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Rethinking restaurant customer engagement, loyalty strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A panel talk on loyalty programs at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit featured Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Jon Asher…
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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…
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Taco John's expands presence in Wisconsin
November 10, 2023
Taco John's latest restaurant will open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Nov. 13, according to a press release.
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