Pizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur

October 22, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…

Papa John's Super Bowl campaign wins cross-channel marketing award

October 22, 2012

Global interactive marketing provider ExactTarget announced that Papa John's Super Bowl-themed marketing campaign was named the best cross-channel digital…

Domino's hosts sampling program for pan pizza launch

October 22, 2012

Domino's Pizza is preparing for its the biggest sampling program in company history to promote its new pan pizza line. The company plans to give away 100 free…

Quality perception of QSRs gaining ground with casual diners

October 19, 2012

As quick-service chains improve their value and quality to compete with fast casual and casual dining brands, consumer perception about the QSR segment seems…

NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…

Uncle Maddio's celebrates new location with pizza giveaway

October 18, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Atlanta Oct. 20 by awarding free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers.

Papa Murphy's rolls out Jack-O-Lantern pizza

October 18, 2012

In preparation of Halloween, which is traditionally one of the busiest pizza consumption days of the year, Papa Murphy's has brought back its Jack-O-Lantern…

Domino's joins annual St. Jude fundraising efforts

October 17, 2012

Throughout November and December, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign partners will give holiday shoppers new…

Little Caesars launches pizza cones to raise funds

October 16, 2012

Kits include pepperoni pizza cone ingredients and two dessert options and are not available in stores.

Operators to learn about word-of-mouth marketing in the 'social age'

October 16, 2012

Attendees of the Fast Casual Exec Summit will learn how to inspire customers to "talk up" their brands via social media.

Pizza Pizza launches Children's Miracle Network campaign

October 16, 2012

Canada's Pizza Pizza has brought back its Slices for Smiles Foundation, which will run through Nov. 11. The fundraiser allows customers to purchase designated…

Papa John's partners with Taylor Swift for new CD launch

October 15, 2012

Papa John's is partnering with six-time Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift to promote the release of her latest album, Red.

Casey's names grand prize winner of pizza party

October 12, 2012

After a three-month search for the best local celebrities, Casey's General Stores Inc. has named Ray Sorensen II, of Greenfield, Iowa, as the winner of its…

Pizza Hut's debate promotion expanded online

October 12, 2012

Pizza Hut and The Pizza Party announced today that the "Sausage or Pepperoni?" presidential debate promotion has been expanded to the public to be asked online…

NPD: US Hispanics perceive healthier meals as less tasty

October 12, 2012

As more brands increase their marketing efforts to appeal to the growing Hispanic population, new research from The NPD Group shows a discrepancy in how that…

Consumers choose CiCi's as favorite pizza chain

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 11, 2012

CiCi's Pizza is America's favorite pizza chain, according to a national study of more than 7,600 consumers conducted by Market Force, a customer intelligence…

Pizza Hut's hot dog-stuffed crust coming to Canada

October 11, 2012

Pizza Hut's new Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza will roll out in Canada on Oct. 15.

Figaro's touts Middle Eastern success

October 11, 2012

Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has eight U.S. locations and two locations in the Middle East market – in Zayed, Abu Dhabi and in Dubai.

Sbarro abandons old recipe for Neopolitan-style pizza

October 10, 2012

As part of its turnaround initiatives, Sbarro today introduced a new Neapolitan-style pizza. The Italian-inspired pizza will replace the chain's longstanding…

Fox's Pizza Den raises $45K for fire department campaign

October 10, 2012

Pennsylvania-based Fox's Pizza Den raised more than $45,000 during its 11th annual Pizza & Prevention fundraiser.