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Papa John's fans bet on 'heads' for Super Bowl coin toss
February 3, 2012
A majority – 60 percent – of the millions of fans enrolled in Papa John's Rewards program predicted that Super Bowl XLVI's opening coin toss will land on…
read nowMobi Pizza's new iPhone app includes Yelp integration
February 2, 2012
Arizona-based Mobi Pizza has launched an iOS app that includes a Pizzeria Challenge game and integration with Yelp.
read nowPizza Hut gains value perception with $10 Any deal
February 2, 2012
Pizza Hut gained the most in value perception during the month of January, typically a slow sales month in the QSR segment, according to consumer research firm…
read nowLittle Caesars sponsoring ESPN's SportsCenter specials all weekend
February 2, 2012
Little Caesars has secured prime television real estate from today through Feb. 5, when Super Bowl-related programming is at a peak. The chain is sponsoring…
read nowFresh Brothers launches Fresh Knots with giveaway promo
February 2, 2012
Last weekend, Los Angeles-based Fresh Brothers gave out 10,000 free samples of "Fresh Knots" to guests who ordered an entrée, in celebration of the new…
read nowPizza Ranch adds heat to its menu with two new savory items
February 2, 2012
Pizza Ranch has added a new Brushfire Pizza and Santa Fe Salad to its buffet menu.
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Pizza Patron planning three new Hispanic campaigns
February 2, 2012
Five years after igniting controversy with the launch of its Pizza por Pesos promotion, Pizza Patron announced that it is planning three new campaigns for 201…
read nowCiCi's Pizza outlines numerous 2012 initiatives
February 1, 2012
Texas-based CiCi's Pizza has announced its 2012 growth plans to support its continuing 10-year "Build the Brand" initiative to add 500 new restaurants by 2020.
read nowDomino's Pizza's St. Jude fundraiser nets $2.4 million
February 1, 2012
Domino's Pizza raised more than $2.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 2011 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. This year's…
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Sbarro names new president and CEO in turnaround bid
February 1, 2012
The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. has announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective…
read nowMississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program
January 31, 2012
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's…
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Restaurant performance at highest level in six years
January 31, 2012
Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowUS Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification
January 30, 2012
US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…
read nowPie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit
January 30, 2012
Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…
read nowMissouri Pi Pizza joins Meatless Monday campaign
January 30, 2012
A University City, Mo., Pi Pizza restaurant is now serving only vegetarian dishes on Mondays. The move is part of Meatless Mondays, an international campaign…
read nowPapa John's hits 2 million Facebook fans, partners with Chevy
January 27, 2012
Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's Pizza hit the 2 million fan mark on its Facebook page this week. To celebrate, the company is giving away a free 2-liter of…
read nowGrimaldi's continues Texas expansion
January 27, 2012
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced plans for its newest location in Grapevine, Texas. The new restaurant will open in the spring and features 2,995-square-feet…
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USDA makes healthy changes to school meals, including pizza
January 26, 2012
On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier items for…
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, Quiznos test Facebook loyalty program
January 25, 2012
Plink, a Facebook credits-based online-to-offline loyalty program, has officially launched, rewarding customers for dining at their favorite restaurants.
read nowNRA responds favorably to State of the Union, calls for long-term certainty
January 25, 2012
Topics of job growth, immigration reform and energy efficiency are of particular interest to the restaurant industry.
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