September 13, 2011
Industries Headline

Hunt Brothers Pizza launches new Web site

Nashville, Tennessee-based Hunt Brothers Pizza has announced the launch of its new Web site, www.huntbrotherspizza.com. The new site features a store locator, in-store promotions details, multi-media components and social media feeds. There is also a section dedicated to convenience store owners with information about becoming a franchisee and marketing support materials.

"The new site really encapsulates the Hunt Brothers Pizza tagline, 'Made for Me,'" says Vice President of Marketing Keith Solsvig. "We listened to the needs of our convenience store franchise customers and our consumers and created something that is really made for them, whether they are looking for a store, checking out the latest deals or searching for detailed information about our company."

Hunt Brothers is the nation's largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Family owned and operated for nearly 40 years, Hunt Brothers has more than 6,000 locations in 28 states.


Zeeks Pizza celebrates 10th anniversary by throwing a $10 pizza party for the Moyer Foundation

Zeeks Pizza, in Seattle, Washington, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a $10 pizza party for the grand opening of its new Redmond location Wednesday, September 21.

Redmond Mayor John Marchione will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., followed by a grand opening party. Tickets are $10 and include unlimited slices of pizza, two drink tickets redeemable for a pint of Blue Moon ale or non-alcoholic beverage and a raffle ticket with a chance to win prizes from autographed Moyer memorabilia and Woodland Park Zoo admission to free pizza at Zeeks.

Proceeds from the party will benefit the Moyer Foundation, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that helps children in distress by providing and supporting educational programs. The foundation was established by former Seattle Mariner pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen.


Mellow Mushroom hold record-breaking openings in North Carolina

"Mellow Mushroom Fayetteville, N.C. is the second largest opening in our 27-year, 123-store history," says Mellow Mushroom's Director of Franchise Development Meredeth Shellnutt. "In addition, it's the largest of 16 openings throughout the state of North Carolina."

The Fayetteville location kicked off its opening with a pizza-cutting ceremony, marking the occasion with a $4,000 donation to Fayetteville Cares, a local nonprofit organization that provides support to military members and their families.

Headquartered in Raleigh, Capital Food Group has introduced three Mellow Mushroom units to eastern North Carolina. "We chose Fayetteville, N.C. as our flagship store because we knew this market needed an eclectic brand like Mellow Mushroom," says Reid Fogleman, principal owner of Capital Food Group.


Four Roses Bourbon and Impellizzeri's Pizza create bourbon-infused pizza to mark Bourbon Heritage Month

Four Roses Distillery and Impellizzari's Pizza, in Louisville, Kentucky, have partnered for the second year to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a bourbon-infused pizza. The 2011 pie ($14.99 for a medium thin crust) features smoked pulled pork, caramelized onions, smoked Gouda, and a Four Roses Bourbon barbecue sauce.

"I'm very excited to continue the annual Bourbon Pizza program with Impellizzeri's again in 2011, and what better place to showcase this special pizza than in Louisville," says Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge. "Bourbon has been known for many years by bartenders and mixologists as a very versatile beverage alcohol for mixing cocktails, and in recent years more and more chefs across our country are discovering the unique and complex flavors created by Bourbon in many of their recipes. Impellizzeri's has created something exceptional with this year's pizza."

The Four Roses Kentucky Bourbon Pizza will be available at all Impellizzeri's locations throughout September and October.