October 18, 2011
Industries Headline

Kingy's Pizza Pub launches smartphone app

Kingy's Pizza Pub in Canal Winchester, Ohio, has announced the launch of its first app for the Android and iPhone platforms. The app will allow customers to view its menu, place an order, watch for upcoming events, and locate the restaurant, among other features.

"Our customers are constantly on their smartphones and live on the go," says owner Bert Reynolds. "We wanted to create a way to put all of the information they needed to make their lives easier right at their finger tips."

Kingy's Pizza Pub has provided pizza, ribs, subs and wings to central Ohio for 30 years.


Hunt Brothers Pizza partners with Nashville Predators for discount deal

The official pizza of the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Area, Hunt Brothers Pizza has announced a $5-off Predator ticket promotion with pizza purchase.

Throughout the NHL regular season, fans who purchase any large 12-inch pizza from Hunt Brothers can clip a proof of purchase and redeem it at the Bridgestone Arena box office for $5 off any Predator regular season ticket.

"We're so excited to be heading into our second year of partnering with the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena," says Hunt Brothers Vice President of Marketing Keith Solsvig. "Hunt Brothers Pizza experienced a tremendous response from hockey fans last year, so we wanted to reward our loyal pizza fans and encourage newcomers to the Hunt Brothers Pizza brand by offering this great deal."

The promotion is limited to one proof-of-purchase redemption per ticket purchased. Proof of purchase can only be redeemed at the Bridgestone Arena box office.


Home Slice Pizza selects Austin Bat Cave as Carnival-O-Pizza beneficiary

Austin, Texas-based-Home Slice Pizza has announced the Austin Bat Cave will be the beneficiary of its 6th Annual Carnival-O-Pizza taking place November 19, 2011.

Carnival-O-Pizza celebrates the restaurant's sixth birthday with carnival-style games, kid-themed activities, raffle, concessions and Hands on an Eggplant Sub contest to become last person standing with their hand on the three-foot sandwich. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit organization that provides children and teens with opportunities to develop creative and expositive writing skills.

"We're really excited to be working with Austin Bat Cave this year," says Home Slice Co-owner Jen Strickland. "It's a cool feeling that the money we raise will be put toward helping kids harness the storyteller within and feel the sense of pride and power that comes from speaking one's truth."

Co-owner Terri Hannifin adds: "In addition to giving many unpaid hours of their time leading up to the carnival for planning, design, sign painting, pounding the pavement for raffle prizes, and mobilizing Home Slice's volunteer army of people from the community that we call The Pie Club, our staff also wants to volunteer to help out with kids someday. Their dedication to their work has inspired us to work harder to put this event together."


Squisito NY Pizza and Pasta accelerates expansion

Annapolis, Maryland-based Squisito NY Pizza and Pasta has announced two new partnership deals for its expansion plans.

Squisito has partnered with Fransmart, a franchise development company that helped grow Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Qdoba Mexican Grill and zpizza, to expand Squisito into additional states, as well as the potential for international development.

The fast-casual Italian concept also signed a development deal with franchisee John Minnick for three new restaurants. The first to open in Burtonsville, Maryland, in 2012.

"I came to know Squisito as a customer, and was immediately drawn in," says Minnick. "Outstanding Italian food, first rate service, and efficient, streamlined operation. The restaurants do amazing volumes, and the financial model is sound. This is not only a solid investment that will carry me into my long-term retirement goals, it is one I can be passionate about and enjoy."


Mellow Mushroom opens newest location in Portland, Oregon

Monday, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers opened its first West Coast location in Portland, Oregon.

"We found a city that fits who we are to a "T," says Owner Jim Waters who operates the Portland location with his wife, Cindy. "The city of Portland and Mellow Mushroom both encompass diverse cultural offerings, fantastic food, along with creativity and art."

This Mellow Mushroom features an original mix of art, photography and funky architectural elements, in a 1970s basement feel.