The Apps of Foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Now is the time for restaurants to take control of their mobile presence -- develop apps, mobilize websites, give flexibility to online menus, add special…

Missouri Pi Pizza joins Meatless Monday campaign

January 30, 2012

A University City, Mo., Pi Pizza restaurant is now serving only vegetarian dishes on Mondays. The move is part of Meatless Mondays, an international campaign…

Naked Pizza's frozen line expands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Grocers in three states now selling new item.

Papa John's hits 2 million Facebook fans, partners with Chevy

January 27, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Papa John's Pizza hit the 2 million fan mark on its Facebook page this week. To celebrate, the company is giving away a free 2-liter of…

Dunkin' Donuts, Taco Bell, Quiznos test Facebook loyalty program

January 25, 2012

Plink, a Facebook credits-based online-to-offline loyalty program, has officially launched, rewarding customers for dining at their favorite restaurants.

Commentary: Be wary of hiring social media 'experts'

By Debbie Goldberg

Jet's Pizza ready for Buffalo Chicken roll out

January 25, 2012

Michigan-based Jet's Pizza will launch a new Buffalo Chicken Pizza in March, just in time for the NCAA Basketball Tournament and spring break.

Kashi rolls out Four Cheese Pizza

January 25, 2012

Kashi has introduced the Four Cheese Pizza to its line of frozen pizzas.

Papa John's Las Vegas launches scholarship program

January 25, 2012

Las Vegas Papa John's outlets have introduced the "A Better Slice for Education" scholarship program.

Papa Murphy's signs up for American Cancer Society's Relay program

January 24, 2012

Papa Murphy's International has announced that it has joined the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Team Program. Employees and franchise…

Annie's introduces certified-organic rising crust pizza

January 24, 2012

Berkeley, Calif.-based Annie's Inc., a natural and organic food company, has expanded its portfolio to include a frozen pizza line, with a family-sized…

DiGiorno offering prizes leading up to Super Bowl

January 23, 2012

DiGiorno pizza is celebrating the Super Bowl with games and prizes in its Countdown to Greatness promotion.

Papa John's pizza giveaway depends on Super Bowl coin toss

January 23, 2012

Papa John's, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, today unveiled its Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss Experience, which includes a free large one-topping pizza and…

Thoughts for 2012

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Using words like artisanal, heirloom or sustainable will give you a marketing edge.

Vocelli Pizza's focus on local marketing boosts sales

January 19, 2012

Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza shifted its strategy at a company convention in mid-2010 to focus more on local marketing efforts. Franchisees have committed to…

Pizza Hut listed among top global brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Based on financial performance and brand strength, Pizza Hut was listed as No. 81 on Interbrand’s top 100 global brands of 2011. 

Boston Pizza's new website features enhanced online ordering tools

January 17, 2012

Ontario-based Boston Pizza International has re-launched its website to include enhanced online ordering tools that make take-out and delivery services easier.

Pizza Pizza launches Buffalo wings in time for the Super Bowl

January 17, 2012

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza is preparing for one of its busiest days of the year by adding new Buffalo-style items to the menu.

Pizzeria Venti restaurants add tablets for tableside ordering

January 17, 2012

Atlanta-based VentiCorp, franchisor of Pizzeria Venti restaurants, is rolling out Presto tablets developed by E la Carte Inc. at units across the country.

Pizza Hut, Subway, DQ ads among 'most effective'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Ace Metrix measured consumer impact of every nationally breaking television spot in near real-time.