Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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McDonald's to get rid of McFlurry spoons

October 25, 2023

The McFlurry spoon is on its last leg. Chicago-based burger chain McDonald's is retiring the dessert spoon in favor of a more sustainable option, according to…

Domino's to give away $1M in pizza to customers with student loan payments

October 25, 2023

As part of its Emergency Pizza promotion, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza is handing out free pizza to those with student loan payments, according to a press…

Taco Bell to offer free tacos to NJ residents after 'Taco Tuesday' liberated in state

October 25, 2023

Taco Bell took Taco John's to task earlier this year to get the latter brand to relinquish its "Taco Tuesday" trademark. Taco John's gave up its trademark…

Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

Pizza Hut launches $7 Deal Lover's Menu

October 24, 2023

Pizza Hut is launching a $7 Deal Lover's Menu with 17 dishes in which customers choose two items for $7 each. The pizza chain is marketing the deals with…

Marco's Pizza launches handheld Pizzoli menu item

October 24, 2023

Marco's Pizza has launched the Pizzoli, a handheld menu item featuring meats and cheeses rolled into the brand's house-made dough. It's finished with garlic…

White Castle offers free meal for vets, active-duty service members

October 23, 2023

White Castle will offer a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members on Nov. 11, according to a press…

Domino's launches annual Thanks and Giving campaign

October 23, 2023

Domino's Pizza will hold its annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital beginning today through Jan. 8, 2024.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken: 'You haven’t seen anything yet'

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has been long-time player in the chicken space, but with 2,800 units and growing, it's poised to be a major player in QSRs as well.

Qdoba exec to speak about restaurant evolution at one-day QSR event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kyle Moses, Senior Director, Operations Services & Training & Development for Qdoba, will speak at #QSRNext on Nov. 8. The half-day event is designed for the…

KFC launches club to help UK youth gain first-time jobs

October 20, 2023

KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release.

Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

Wendy's to grow in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

October 19, 2023

Wendy's plans to grow in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan under Central Asia franchisee industrial holding company Kusto Group. The group plans to open 55 Wendy's…

Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

Popeyes, Truff partner for spicy chicken offering

October 18, 2023

Popeyes has partnered with Truff seasoning to offer the Spicy Truff Chicken Sandwich. It's available nationwide at $5.99, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza names Sam Jackson EVP of human resources

October 18, 2023

Domino's Pizza has named Sam Jackson as its EVP of human resources. Jackson will report to CEO Russell Wiener effective Nov. 4, according to a press release.

Pizzerias partner with Coca-Cola on reusable bottle initiative

October 18, 2023

Coca-Cola has partnered with local pizzerias to launch its Toss In, Take Out initiative. Consumers in 11 markets can bring in plastic bottles to recycle and…

Pizza Hut extends late-night hours

October 18, 2023

Pizza Hut has extended its hours and is now open until midnight or later at thousands of locations nationwide. Several restaurants will stay open as late as …