Papa John's signs 5-year partnership deal with NC State Athletics

August 3, 2012

Papa John's is now an "Official Partner of Wolfpack Athletics," having signed a 5-year collaboration deal this week with North Carolina State. The agreement…

Little Caesars' new marketing campaign bets on reverse psychology

August 3, 2012

Little Caesars has introduced a new marketing campaign asking customers not to call the chain to order a pizza. The attempt at reverse psychology encourages…

Pizza Hut Canada promotion teases customers until September

August 2, 2012

Pizza Hut Canada has introduced its "Don't Open Me" challenge. From now through Sept. 3, customers will receive a prize-winning envelope with instructions to…

Papa Murphy's expands mobile marketing initiative

August 2, 2012

Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake Pizza has expanded its partnership with mobile marketing provider Phizzle. The mobile marketing product is now available in nearly…

Online-To-offline loyalty program closes $3M Series A investment round

August 1, 2012

Plink, an online-to-offline loyalty program that rewards members for dining and shopping, has closed a $3 million Series A round of funding from Grotech…

Topper's fundraiser helps roof collapse victims

August 1, 2012

Topper's Pizza stores across Ontario are lending their support to the Elliot Lake Relief Fund as a way to help Elliot Lake, Ontario, residents and community…

Christina Aguilera offers voice for Yum! Brands' PSA

August 1, 2012

Yum! Brands, parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that multi-Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera will lend her voice for a new public…

Report: Indian pizza segment set for staggering growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Growth rate predicted to be more than 25 percent in next three years.

Pizza Pizza celebrates Nova Scotia expansion

July 31, 2012

Pizza Pizza Limited, a Canadian-based chain formed in 1967, held a city-wide pizza party this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to celebrate its growing presence…

CiCi's kicks off $5 carry out promotion

July 30, 2012

CiCi's Pizza kicks off its "Race for the CiCi's Cup" promotion, featuring a limited edition Coca-Cola Racing Family beverage cup and dine-in and to-go specials.

Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.

What pizza operators can learn from Burger King's social media crisis

It is now critical to have a well-defined social media policy in place.

Pizza museum set to open in August

July 27, 2012

A new museum-restaurant devoted entirely to pizza is set to open next month in Philadelphia.

Rosati's Pizza's asks Facebook fans to come up with new recipe

July 27, 2012

Rosati's Pizza's head chef, Joe Fiore, is challenging the brand's Facebook fans to create and name an original pizza in honor of National Pizza Month in…

Papa John's launches chicken parmesan LTO

July 26, 2012

Papa John's has rolled out its new Chicken Parmesan pizza nationwide this week.

Local Store Marketing University to participate in Calif. foodservice expo

July 26, 2012

Duke Marketing LLC has announced that LSM-U, Local Store Marketing University, an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer's ability to…

Detroit Style Pizza Co. launches Facebook sweepstakes

July 25, 2012

Detroit Style Pizza Co. has launched its new "Spread The Pizza Revolution" Facebook Sweepstakes.

Domino's international momentum continues

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Low number of closures in the U.S. is the result of improved store economics.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza offering relief from the heat

July 24, 2012

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza's five greater Kansas City, Mo., locations are offering a "Crummy Weather Voucher" good for 20 percent off dinner now through Thursday.

The Loop Pizza Grill debuts five-cheese pizza

July 23, 2012

The Loop Pizza Grill will debut a new Five-Cheese Pizza on July 30.