N.C. Papa John's units raising money for juvenile diabetes

February 20, 2013

All Papa John's locations throughout North Carolina are offering 30-percent discounts for online orders now through Feb. 24. Ten percent of proceeds from the…

Domino's Pizza sets fundraising record for St. Jude's

February 20, 2013

Domino's Pizza raised more than $3.5 million for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its 2012 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. This year's…

Free webinar: Is your mobile app making you more money?

February 19, 2013

Mobile apps can be used to reduce costs and increase revenues while delivering insight into how customers behave, but just having any mobile app isn't enough.

First perfume, now Pizza Hut Canada releases R&B ballad

February 15, 2013

You can't say Pizza Hut Canada's marketing team lacks creativity. First it introduced the brand's "dough-scented" perfume, which is now available in the U.S.

Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

California Pizza Kitchen unveils new seasonal offerings

February 12, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has launched two new seasonal menu items — the Brussels + Bacon Pizza and Roasted Beets with Whipped Goat Cheese Salad small plate.

Emotional engagement is key to driving brand loyalty

February 11, 2013

Emotional engagement is the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty now that promotions and discounting have reached saturation levels…

Boston Pizza partners with targeted media firm

February 11, 2013

Zoom Media Inc. has partnered with the Boston Pizza chain across the province of Quebec. Zoom Media's sales and venue development teams have been working…

Pizza Hut perfume part of Twitter giveaway

February 11, 2013

Pizza Hut's Eau de Pizza Hut, a new fragrance featuring notes of baked, hand-tossed dough, is now available in the U.S. for select fans. The perfume was…

Domino's Valentine's promotion: In the name of Love

February 11, 2013

Domino's is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a special gift to all customers whose name is a variation of Love.

Domino's pushing carryout business to add to store-level profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2013

Carryout has grown steadily in the past few years and now makes up about one-third of all U.S. orders.

Shakey's Pizza encourages E-Club membership with sweepstakes

February 7, 2013

From now through Feb. 28, Shakey's Pizza Parlor is hosting a "Bunch of Lunch Sweepstakes" that will award the grand prize winner with one free Bunch of Lunch…

Pizza Fusion entertaining fans with Spotify playlists

February 7, 2013

Pizza Fusion has added a "Mothership List" of music played at its corporate offices. The brand is streaming its music through Spotify for fans to listen to…

Topper's leverages social media to build awareness in expansion bid

February 5, 2013

The new Ann Arbor, Mich., Toppers Pizza unit marks the company's 50th location. Entrepreneur recently recognized Topper's as a Top 500 concept, and the company…

Hungry Howie's introduces cheese puff crust

February 5, 2013

As part of its 40th birthday celebration, Hungry Howie's Pizza has introduced its second Flavored Crust of the Month — cheese puff.

Chuck E. Cheese hosts Pinterest contest

February 5, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese's has launched a "Flat Chuck E." Pinterest contest that will award five winners a month's worth of family trips to the restaurant.

Pizza Hut launches mini pizzas

February 4, 2013

Pizza Hut unveiled its newest offering during its Super Bowl commercial Feb. 3, and the company will be giving away the "Big Pizza Sliders" from 4-7 p.m. on…

Rosa's Pizza signs co-branding deal with Dry Fried Wing Co.

February 1, 2013

The Dry Fried Wing Company has announced the signing of license agreements for the immediate co-branding of Dry Fried Wings inside two Manhattan Rosa's Pizza…

Fresh Brothers' online sales nearly double in 2012

February 1, 2013

Fresh Brothers announced that it is now averaging more than 20 percent in online sales, a jump from 12.4 percent in January 2012.

California Pizza Kitchen adds red wine to promote heart health

February 1, 2013

California Pizza Kitchen has added Colby Red, a California red wine whose proceeds support charities that promote heart health.