Marketing News & Media

Papa John's Sweepstakes offering $32K sports-watching chair

January 25, 2021

To celebrate the launch of its Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza at the peak of the winter sports season, Papa John's has launched the Epic Stuffs Sweepstakes. Through…

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@Pizza launches via Instagram to curate top-ranked pizza joints

January 21, 2021

The virtual restaurant company, @Restaurants, which launched Pizzaoki — the delivery-only concept created in LA by DJ Steve Aoki — has created a way for pizza…

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Revel Systems adds eCard Systems to integrated partner program

January 20, 2021

Revel Systems, a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, has partnered with eCard Systems, a gift card, loyalty and prepaid card supplier…

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Hunt Bros' Buffalo Chicken pizza returns to c-stores

January 19, 2021

Nearly 7,800 convenience stores in 30 states are now offering Hunt Brothers Pizza's Buffalo Chicken Pizza, a news release said.

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Pizza Hut goes a little 'loopy' over Stuffed Crust 25th birthday

January 4, 2021

Only two cities will get Pizza Hut's Nothing But The Stuffed Crust LTO, but since those cities are Dallas and Los Angeles, that covers a lot of ground. The…

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CEC virtual brand does holiday bundle meals

December 23, 2020

CEC Entertainment's delivery-only brand, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, is offering a Holiday Bundle through Dec. 27, which includes two large single-topping…

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Panera, Pepsi, King Bach teaming up to offer virtual pizza parties

December 11, 2020

Actor, content creator and comedian Andrew Bachelor, also known as "King Bach," is teaming up with Panera and Pepsi to offer consumers a virtual pizza party…

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Report: Restaurant guests want loyalty programs, online ordering

November 23, 2020

A hefty majority of restaurant goers, 93 million, would spend more in a restaurant offering loyalty and online ordering, according to a Paytronix Systems, Inc.

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Pizza Hut blanket lets users 'make themselves a pizza'

November 18, 2020

Next time you say you're going to "make yourself a pizza," really do it. Pizza Hut this season has made that possibility more of a reality with its new…

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As COVID-19 surges, states rolling out restaurant industry relief campaigns

November 17, 2020

Many states and local communities are beginning grassroots- and restaurant association-related efforts to stir up community support for restaurants.

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Paytronix debuts subscription program for restaurants, c-stores

November 11, 2020

Paytronix Systems Inc., a digital guest experience platform, has launched Paytronix Subscriptions to make it easy for restaurants and convenience store brands…

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Domino's names Boulder ad agency, ends 13-year CPB affiliation

November 3, 2020

Domino's Pizza Inc. will start the new year with a new ad agency of record, as it begins its relationship with Boulder, Colorado-based, WorkInProgress.

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] The Perfect Pitch

Following a global contest, five concepts have been selected to be part of The Perfect Pitch. Listen and learn as entrepreneurs pitch their fast casual…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Executive Perspectives: Inspiration for Today’s Restaurant Leaders

Three short, thought-provoking talks that will leave you challenged and inspired by executives from Everbowl, CRAVE Franchising, HMSHost, and VIPinsiders.

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] We’re Living in a Mobile Revolution

Execs from Saladworks, Nékter Juice Bar, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Appetize discuss mobile tech for restaurants at Fast Casual Executive…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Opening Keynote: When Mission Drives Innovation

Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, delivers the opening keynote for Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020, held virtually on…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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When less (contact) is more: Pizza Inn brings back buffet to-go

October 30, 2020

Pizza Inn is bringing back its contactless off-premise buffet option, just in time for colder weather in many parts of the country and as the number of…

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Veteran of the 'restaurant brand voice' to lead Toppers marketing

October 30, 2020

Former ad agency veteran and food brand marketing mind, Greg Wold, has been named Toppers Pizza vice president of marketing, a news release said.

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Why the 'Trust Economy' should drive pizza brand marketing strategy

by Richard Jones

Pizza marketers need to take heed of the so-called "Trust Economy" because it has important connotations for marketing strategy in the year ahead, if not…

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Blaze Pizza serving up nostalgia with full-size Crunch bars

October 15, 2020

In a nod to the nostalgic days of trick-or-treating when kids went in search of the house giving out the full-size candy bar, Blaze Pizza has teamed up with…

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