Boston Pizza's heart-shaped event raises more than $614K

March 2, 2012

British Columbia-based Boston Pizza's 20th annual heart-shaped pizza fundraiser, held in conjunction with Valentine's Day in February, raised more than…

Is your restaurant on a desire path?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Put your product on paths that grow more and more comfortable as consumers use them.

Little Caesars plans brand makeover

March 1, 2012

Little Caesars is currently looking for a new creative agency to help the company with a major brand makeover.

Freschetta adds sea salt, olive oil to sauce

February 29, 2012

The makers of Freschetta pizza have responded to increasing menu trends, adding sea salt and olive oil to the sauce of its Brick Oven lineup.

Papa John's introduces Five Sausage Pizza

February 28, 2012

Papa John's has unveiled a Five Sausage Pizza, featuring the chain's new Chorizo sausage topping, as well as real pork sausage, mild and spicy sausage and…

Papa Murphy's new pizza inspired by backyard barbeque

February 28, 2012

Papa Murphy's has launched its newest pizza – the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza – which was inspired by backyard barbeques.

Topper's Pizza introduces new Tuesday deals

February 27, 2012

Canadian-based Topper's Pizza has introduced a new twist on its Topper's Tuesdays campaign.

Domino's giving away free Android phones to launch new app

February 27, 2012

Domino's Pizza launched its new Android smartphone ordering app today, available in the Android Marketplace.

Chuck E. Cheese's plans to shift marketing focus to parents

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The big topic on CEC Entertainment's earnings call Thursday was Chuck E. Cheese's planned marketing shift from kids to parents.

Pizza Patron's new campaign targets Catholic customers

February 22, 2012

Pizza Patron is seeking to reverse the average 4 percent drop in sales it experiences during Lenten season each year by launching its "Pizzas de Cuaresma…

Papa John's net openings hit 10-year high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Online orders now make up more than 30 percent of business.

Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

CiCi's launches new advertising campaign

February 21, 2012

CiCi's Pizza rolls out its new advertising campaign, titled "There's More Where That Came From," this week featuring TV, digital and in-store elements.

Snappy Tomato Pizza spices up March Madness

February 20, 2012

Burlington, Ky.-based Snappy Tomato Pizza, has introduced its new March Madness promotion "Snappy's Fiery Four."

How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.

Pizza Patron targeting new markets for growth

February 16, 2012

Texas-based Pizza Patron announced that it is rebooting its franchising push in 2012 and targeting strategic new markets, while also adding more stores in…

Jobs, consumer confidence & pizza

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Help out with any positive economics news; it will boost consumer confidence and help your business.

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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Report: Pizza segment focuses on value for growth

February 15, 2012

By focusing on value pricing, pizza restaurants have continued to perform well, despite unpredictable economic conditions.

BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse opening in Indianapolis

February 15, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based BoomBozz Pizza & Tap House will open its first restaurant in the Indianapolis market on Thursday. The new unit will be located in the…