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Trend Alert: Foodies on Facebook

YumSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:15:08 -0800

Foodies may be serious about eating, but apparently they're serious about computers: Fast-food chains, food companies, and food celebrities are raising their profiles on social-networking platform Facebook.

Last month, we mentioned that Pizza Hut was the first fast-food chain to launch a Facebook online ordering system, so die-hard users never have to leave the site to order dinner. And yesterday, number one fast-food chain McDonald's launched a Facebook fan site of its own to honor the 25th anniversary of its wildly popular Chicken McNuggets.

In a push to connect to its younger customers, pizza delivery Papa John's has launched a new promotion: Anyone who becomes a "fan" of the Papa John's page on Facebook will receive an online redemption code for a free medium pizza with any online order.

It isn't just fast-food chains who are promoting themselves on Facebook — other food industry insiders are following suit. Candy company Mars advertised its "Get Some Nuts" campaign for Snickers on Facebook, and rumors about Next Food Network Star finalist Lisa Garza spread after she changed her marital status on her Facebook page.

I'm surprised to learn that Facebook has become so important in the world of food. Have you been following the food and beverage industry there?

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Would You Order Pizza on Facebook?

YumSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:31:36 -0700

Last week, fast-food chain Pizza Hut launched an online ordering system on the social networking site Facebook. Now those of you who are addicted to social networking can order dinner without having to exit Facebook! For extra-quick reordering, the application also remembers your favorites. Source and Source

Would You Order Pizza on Facebook?

Yes, I already have!

Sure. I love Pizza Hut and I love Facebook. How convenient!

No, it just seems stupid.

Other — see my comments below.

Pizza Hut Is Now Pasta Hut . . . or Is It?

YumSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:29:51 -0700

OK, I'm assuming this is a Pizza Hut's way of playing a practical April Fool's joke on all of its customers, but you never can tell these days. It could just be and oddly-timed marketing scheme.

This morning, the Pizza Hut chain unveiled new signage declaring they're now serving pasta so good that they've decided to change their name. The dishes that inspired the name change are the Creamy Chicken Alfredo and Meaty Marinara. The 3-lb. servings — that are baked in a blend of sauce and cheese — will be available for $11.99. Scott Bergen, Pizza Hut's CEO, said:

For 50 years we've been all about pizza. As we've prepared for the launch of our new line of Tuscani Pastas our customers have consistently told us these pastas are so good we should change our name to Pasta Hut. Starting tomorrow, Pizza Hut is Pasta Hut.

I can't imagine they would actually change their name, although I could see them doing it for a short promotional period. Surely the name change must be an April Fool's joke? Either way I want to know, are you curious about their new baked pastas, and would you buy pasta from Pizza Hut?

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Pizza Hut's "Double Roll" Continues To Blow My Mind

YumSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:15:50 -0700

Remember the insanely crazy Double Roll Pizza from Pizza Hut Japan? If you didn't believe it was true, all I can say is check out this video below. Not only does this pizza continue to deliver with mind-blowing awesome-ness, but the chime of "Sausage Roolllll Oooooh" in the background is enough to make your jaw drop and your mouth drool. Just look at the size of those rolls! To check out the entire commercial,

Pizza Hut's "Double Roll" Is Blowing My Mind

YumSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:52:56 -0700

Wow. Really that's all you need to say about Pizza Hut's "Double Roll" pizza - hot dog stuffed crust pizza with corn, mini- hamburger patties and a whole lot more. I really don't have much else to say except for that a medium costs ¥2500 ($20.50) and a large will set you back ¥3550 ($29). Oh and like most amazing things, it's only available in Japan. If anyone can translate the ad, please let us know what it says in the comments.

Update: The fine folks at Slice NY have pointed out that the ad has the date Sept 9, 2007 in it. Does this mean it's a limited edition pizza? Oh and what's stuffed into the right-hand side and why does it have a maple leaf instead of a tomato? Is it a sweet maple syrup sauce?!

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Can't Pick Up The Phone, Order PIzza Online Instead

YumSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:48:18 -0700

If calling for a pizza has ever seemed like too much work, then I've got good news for you. Pizza Hut has just announced that it's offering online ordering at just about all of their US locations. They're even allowing you to create a "pizza playlist" for both delivery and carry-out options. So, you ask, what exactly is a pizza playlist? It's a customized list that contains favorite pizza orders, this way you can re-order with just one click. If you find this news a bit bizarre, I should mention that Pizza Hut actually started online ordering in 1994. Oh and the best part is that you can actually order up to seven days in advance.

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Source: QSR Magazine