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…

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza donates to high school music programs

December 18, 2011

Tacoma, Wash.-based pizzeria The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits has awarded more than $22,000 to local high school music programs following its fifth…

Yum! Brands' KFC, Pizza Hut outline India expansion plans

December 18, 2011

Shortly after announcing the creation of a separate India division for its international business, Yum! Brands has outlined major expansion plans in that…

CNBC names Domino's CEO top boss of the year

December 15, 2011

J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and CEO, has been recognized by CNBC as the "Berbie Winner" for best CEO of 2011.

Little Caesars offering bonuses for Discover cardmembers

December 14, 2011

Discover cardmembers can now receive credit after satisfying their craving for Little Caesars Pizza.

New Year's weekend provides rush for restaurants

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

100 million Americans expected to patronize a restaurant for the holiday.

We've always done it this way

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The market will be significantly different just three years from now; you have to change with it.

N.J. Pizza Fusion marks pizzas down to $3

December 12, 2011

In honor of its third-year anniversary, Pizza Fusion in Ridgewood, N.J., is offering a deep discount to customers. On Dec. 15, personal, organic cheese pizzas…

Pizza Pizza's Children's Miracle Network fundraiser sets record

December 12, 2011

Ontario-based Pizza Pizza has raised a record-setting $250,000 for this year's Children's Miracle Network fundraiser through its Slices for Smiles initiative.