Webinar to focus on mobile loyalty trends

January 9, 2012

More than 1 billion smart phones will be in use across the globe by 2015, according to technology research firm IDC. For restaurant operators, the…

The Loop Pizza Grill spices up menu

January 8, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Loop Pizza Grill is adding two new spicy offerings to its winter menu starting Jan. 16.

Bambino's debuts new beers for National Pizza Week

January 8, 2012

In honor of National Pizza Week, today through Jan. 13, Bambino's Pizzeria, a pizza-and-microbrew restaurant located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, will…

Study: Differentiate marketing messages to teens, tweens

The Millennials spent $73 billion at restaurants in 2010.

Domino's UK dabbles in augmented reality marketing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

There are Domino's Pizza posters displayed at more than 6,000 sites across Britain that include an augmented reality (AR) feature allowing customers to…

Chuck E. Cheese launches new online game

January 4, 2012

Chuck E. Cheese has added a new online game appropriate for the entire family. The objective of Chuck E. Blocks is to see who is best at balancing falling…

Pizza Hut celebrates $10 deal with Facebook contest

January 4, 2012

Pizza Hut has brought back the $10 Any pizza deal. To celebrate, Pizza Hut has launched a new TV ad reminding consumers that they can get a pizza at any size…

A broader look at pizza’s busy year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

There were plenty of stories that stood out this year, and even more to look for in 2012.

PizzaMarketplace.com's top stories of 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Stocks were hot as companies focused on domestic and international growth.

3 trends hitting foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.

Little Caesars offering free Crazy Bread

December 27, 2011

The Purdue Boilermakers held on to beat the Western Michigan Broncos 37-32 in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Tuesday afternoon. To celebrate its namesake bowl…

Papa John's launches Android app

December 27, 2011

Papa John's has launched a new app available for Android smartphone and tablet users.

LevelUp to give free pizza to New Year's Eve revelers

December 26, 2011

Mashable is reporting LevelUp, the mobile payment app from Boston-based start-up SVNGR, is launching its first national brand partner with some free pizza on…

2012 will be the year of more information

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Miniature portions, specialty beverages are among the trends to watch.

Tim Tebow to quarterback Pizza Hut's reading campaign

December 21, 2011

Pizza Hut has landed another big spokesperson for its Book It! Rading program. Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will host the fifth annual storytime event…

Barro's Pizza selects new agency of record

December 21, 2011

Barro's Pizza, an Arizona-based dine-in/delivery pizza chain, has selected Zion & Zion as its agency of record after a review.

Commentary: What to expect in restaurant marketing in 2012

Expect catering sales to become a greater focus for restaurant brands determined to get the most out of their operation and generate more sales.

Pizza menu provider develops direct mailing tool

December 20, 2011

Taradel, a pizza menu printing and direct mail service provider, has developed a proprietary point-and-click postal route targeting tool while offering a…

Pizza Hut drops soccer stadium sponsorship

December 20, 2011

Pizza Hut Park in Dallas will be renamed FC Dallas Stadium after the Football Championship Subdivision title game is played on Jan. 7. The pizza chain dropped…

Little Caesars offers holiday gift card promotion

December 19, 2011

Little Caesars Pizza is offering a special gift card value for the holidays to help shoppers stretch their budget. Customers who purchase a $25 gift card will…