Restaurant Industry News - Sales and Marketing

Social networking has finally become something valuable for brick-and-mortar businesses. Smartphones and location-based social networks allow users to interact, share, meet up, and recommend places based on their physical coordinates. This real-world connection to social media can mean more foot traffic and profits for business owners. - More

As Official Pizza of NCAA® March Madness®, Papa John’s Designates Promo Codes for All Tournament Head Coaches, with $1 from Each Order Supporting The V Foundation® for Cancer Research and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund® - More

ReServe Interactive will launch ReServe University, a subscriber-based interactive resource providing customers with all of the comprehensive training and support tools offered by the company, including a Training Library, Classroom, Help Desk and Support Resources repository. - More

Smashburger is looking for San Diego’s best homegrown band to kick off its San Diego debut. Through the 'Rock Your City' band competition, San Diego musicians can upload a video of their musical ensemble and compete for a chance to headline the Smashburger grand opening weekend. - More

Pizza Company Appoints Unique Promo Codes to All Tournament Head Coaches, with $1 from Each Order Supporting The V Foundation® for Cancer Research and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund® - More

Mobile tour searches for local "Game-Changers" on the court and in the community - More

Kentucky Fried Chicken Unveils On-Grip Endorsements with Professional Football, Golf and Tennis Athletes to Launch the Brand’s New Boneless Filet Box Meal - More

Boston Market Guests Enjoy Limited Time Offer on Menu Favorites; Valid Anytime at All Locations Nationwide Through March 21 - More

Local McDonald’s owners are donating a percentage of sales of their iconic Shamrock Shake to the Ronald McDonald House Charities - More

On the heels of its highly successful “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in-restaurant promotion, Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced that the brand will sustain momentum with Summit Entertainment and sponsor the third installment in the Studio’s film series, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” - More