Papa John's partners with Taylor Swift for new CD launch

October 15, 2012

Papa John's is partnering with six-time Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift to promote the release of her latest album, Red.

Be the social media 'prom queen' at your restaurant

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Restaurateurs who really understand social media are a bit like a jealous prom queen: They want to own the conversation about what they do and how they're…

Why the pizza segment is positioned to win in the catering space

Delivery service has already created trust between the consumer and their favorite pizzeria because they know the food will arrive on time, every time.

Casey's names grand prize winner of pizza party

October 12, 2012

After a three-month search for the best local celebrities, Casey's General Stores Inc. has named Ray Sorensen II, of Greenfield, Iowa, as the winner of its…

Pizza Hut's debate promotion expanded online

October 12, 2012

Pizza Hut and The Pizza Party announced today that the "Sausage or Pepperoni?" presidential debate promotion has been expanded to the public to be asked online…

NPD: US Hispanics perceive healthier meals as less tasty

October 12, 2012

As more brands increase their marketing efforts to appeal to the growing Hispanic population, new research from The NPD Group shows a discrepancy in how that…

Consumers choose CiCi's as favorite pizza chain

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 11, 2012

CiCi's Pizza is America's favorite pizza chain, according to a national study of more than 7,600 consumers conducted by Market Force, a customer intelligence…

Pizza Hut's hot dog-stuffed crust coming to Canada

October 11, 2012

Pizza Hut's new Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza will roll out in Canada on Oct. 15.

Figaro's touts Middle Eastern success

October 11, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has eight U.S. locations and two locations in the Middle East market – in Zayed, Abu Dhabi and in Dubai.

Sbarro abandons old recipe for Neopolitan-style pizza

October 10, 2012

As part of its turnaround initiatives, Sbarro today introduced a new Neapolitan-style pizza. The Italian-inspired pizza will replace the chain's longstanding…

Fox's Pizza Den raises $45K for fire department campaign

October 10, 2012

Pennsylvania-based Fox's Pizza Den raised more than $45,000 during its 11th annual Pizza & Prevention fundraiser.

Pizza Hut focused on value promotions, smaller footprint

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

China continues to be Yum! Brands' biggest growth story.

A great idea is not enough

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.

Pizza Hut gets involved in presidential debate

October 9, 2012

As part of Pizza Hut's new marketing campaign, The Pizza Party, the chain is offering the chance to win free pizza for life to any attendee at the Oct. 1…

Green Mill names new chief marketing officer

October 9, 2012

St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurants LLC announced that John Hinz has joined the organization as chief marketing officer.

zpizza kicks off election themed campaign

October 8, 2012

zpizza will kick off its national "pizza lover campaign" this week, featuring founder Sid Fanarof as a candidate. The campaign, titled "Sid for Prez: Join the…

Yum! Brands honored for World Hunger Relief efforts

October 8, 2012

In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, World Food Program USA honored David Novak, chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, and Christina Aguilera, United…

Marketing departments going for the jugular

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ads, menu items are outwardly trying to ‘one-up’ the competition.

Aurelio's Pizza undergoing brand makeover

October 5, 2012

Chicago-based Aurelio's Pizza has engaged Soos & Associates Inc. to create new interior and exterior corporate design and branding standards as part of the…

Spin! marks National Pizza Month with free gelato

October 5, 2012

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza is celebrating National Pizza Month with an online survey, free gelato and the chance to win a pizza every month for a year.