Pizza Inn adds two new executives

January 7, 2013

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. today announced the appointments of Flynn Dekker as chief marketing officer for Pizza Inn Inc. and Pie Five Pizza Co., and Chris Smith…

Hungry Howie's promotes flavored crusts for anniversary

January 7, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2013. Throughout the year, the Michigan-based chain will have a special Flavored Crust of the Month…

PizzaRev founders take advantage of growing fast casual segment

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

"Chipotle"-like pizza concept leveraging both a quality product and speed of service.

4 keys to increasing online ticket averages through suggestive selling

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

When the customer chooses to check out, it's a great opportunity to review their order and make a final suggestion for drinks, appetizers or desserts.

Papa John's offering BOGO pizza to loyalty members

January 3, 2013

Through Jan. 7, Papa John's is offering its Papa Rewards members a free pizza if they place another order of $12 or more.

Domino's rewards customers who order through digital channels

January 3, 2013

Domino's Pizza is offering $5 in Domino's Dollars to any customer who orders two medium, two-topping pizzas for $5.99 each via the company's digital channels …

Pizza vending machine garners top readership in 2012

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Other popular pizza stories focused on marketing, controversy and culinary trends.

What is the role of fanatical, cult-like menu items in QSR segment?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cult-like food products drive brand value as the enormous consumer base recognizes and assigns value to the new product developed by a particular company.

Pizza Hut rings in New Year by bringing back $10 Any deal

December 27, 2012

Pizza Hut has brought back its $10 Any deal, the company's most successful menu price offer of all time.

Commentary: Visual content tops 2013 restaurant marketing trends

Cause marketing is also a major focus for brand differentiation, as customers seek out establishments that help the community.

Pizza Hut ad among most effective for holiday season

December 26, 2012

Ace Metrix announced its top television ads for the 2012 holiday season, which includes Pizza Hut at No. 10 for its "Big vs. Huge" commercial.

Flippers marks 13th unit in Florida

December 24, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria held a grand opening celebration Dec. 21 for the opening of its newest restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla. This marks the brand's…

Chuck E. Cheese provides support for Texas food banks

December 24, 2012

Organizing its first ever Holiday Food Drive, Irving, Texas-based Chuck E. Cheese's 16 Dallas-Fort Worth stores recently provided an entertainment hub where…

Bravo Pizza signs co-branding agreement with Dry Fried Wings

December 21, 2012

The Dry Fried Wing Company announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Kenny Fellus' Bravo Pizza chain to license and broker a minimum of 10…

Topper's hosting promotion to ring in the New Year

December 21, 2012

Canada's Topper's Pizza is hosting a "Special Moments" promotion from now through Jan. 6. As part of the deal, customers can order two large pizzas — one…

Uncle Maddio's giving away iPad Mini

December 20, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is giving away an iPad Mini to one lucky fan. To enter for a chance to win, customers can stop by any Uncle Maddio's location…

Chuck E. Cheese unveils new interactive website

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 20, 2012

In an effort to shift its marketing focus to parents, Chuck E. Cheese offers the ability to pre-plan visits to its restaurants.

Patxi's Pizza provides local marketing support for fundraising campaign

December 19, 2012

Patxi's Pizza announced that its "52 Weeks of Giving" community fundraising program raised more than $83,000 in 2012. This is up from $55,000 raised in 2011.

Experts predict 2013 restaurant trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Expect mobile and human resources technology to grow significantly.

Irish Domino's system raises money for children's hospice

December 18, 2012

Domino's Pizza outlets throughout Northern Ireland have been collecting spare change through rounded up orders to donate to the Northern Ireland Children's…