Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

Domino's Pizza adds Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch to specialty lineup

November 10, 2025

Domino's Pizza has added Domino's Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza to its lineup of specialty pizzas. The pizza is made with grilled chicken breast, ranch…

Dunkin' partners with Universal Pictures on Wicked line

November 5, 2025

Dunkin' is partnering with Universal Pictures to celebrate the feature film "Wicked: For Good." The brand is launching the Dunkin' x Wicked line with new…

Little Caesar's launches Mix-N-Match menu

November 3, 2025

Little Caesars has introduced a Mix-N-Match menu for a limited time, according to a press release.

Graeter's Ice Cream launches brand refresh

November 3, 2025

Cincinnati-based Graeter's Ice Cream has launched a brand refresh, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza refreshes brand after years of growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Domino's Pizza has a sweet new look and jingle by GRAMMY award-winning artist Shaboozey. The brand refresh is the first in 13 years for the company.

Pizza Hut revamps Wing Wednesday

October 15, 2025

Pizza Hut has revamped its Wing Wednesday platform with 20 Lil' Wings for $10. The pizza brand has a new campaign to advertise it: Wingfluencer, according to a…

The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump

by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank

Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…

Domino's launches 1st brand refresh in 13 years

October 9, 2025

Domino's Pizza is getting a glow up. The company is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, taking inspiration from its past and present.

Pizza Hut's Big Dinner Box returns

October 2, 2025

Pizza Hut has brought back its Big Dinner Box, which includes two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and eight boneless wings starting at $19.99.

Pizza Hut teams up with Anderson .Paak to launch Crafted Flatzz

October 1, 2025

Pizza Hut has teamed up with nine-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Anderson .Paak to launch its latest menu item Crafted Flatzz. Crafted Flatzz launched in the…

Whataburger partners with Western wear brand Sendero on limited-edition product line

September 26, 2025

Whatabuger has partnered with Western wear-inspired apparel brand Sendero to introduce a limited-edition collection that reflects the Spirit of the West…

Jollibee, KATSEYE team up for sandwich, fried chicken LTO launch

September 18, 2025

Jollibee has once again partnered with girl group KATSEYE to promote the brand's Korean chili offerings. Jollibee's KATSEYE Special Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich…

How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

Auntie Anne's partners with Shock Top craft beer

September 4, 2025

Auntie Anne's is partnering with craft beer brand Shock Top on Twisted Pretzel Wheat beer, according to a press release.

Gen Z’s dining obsession and how LTOs can drive QSR success

by Samir Zabaneh — Chief Executive Officer, TouchBistro

Limited-time offers (LTOs) are a key strategy for QSRs to attract and engage Gen Z consumers, who are driven by digital trends, a fear of missing out and a…

Domino's brings back 'Best Deal Ever'

August 26, 2025

Domino's has bought back its "Best Deal Ever" promotion. For a limited time, customers can order any pizza with any toppings for $9.99 each, according to a…

Little Caesars kicks off 'The Real Deal' entering 4th year as NFL sponsor

August 25, 2025

Little Caesars kicks off its fourth year as the NFL's Official Pizza Sponsor, the brand is offering a fans a two large 1-topping pizza deal for just $4.99 each…

Whataburger inks multi-year partnership deal with Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC

August 25, 2025

Whataburger has signed a multi-year deal to serve as a Proud Partner of both the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, according to a press release.

McDonald's teams with TinyTAN for Happy Meal inspired by members of BTS

August 21, 2025

MdDonald's will release the TinyTAN Happy Meal beginning Sept. 3. Inspired by the seven members of BTS, according to a press release.