'Don't go viral without this system:' Keynote to reveal growth framework at Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 2026 agenda is designed to cover every touchpoint of the modern guest journey. If a topic impacts your brand's bottom line, it is on the schedule.

Got marketing chops? Prove it: The 2nd Annual Top 30 Movers & Shakers Nominations are live

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Calling all restaurant marketing visionaries!

6 ways restaurants are making Valentine's Day 'wonderfully weird' in 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Forget flowers and candy; we are doing bro-quets, McNugget Caviar and puppy love.

Empowering restaurants to thrive: How smart technology is transforming the guest experience and the bottom line

by Fast Casual

Amid modern restaurant challenges lies a powerful opportunity – by embracing innovative technology, restaurants can not only survive but truly thrive.

Presented by Oracle

Stop discounting, start Bundling: Serving the smarter, value-obsessed holiday diner

by Kelli Anstine — President, Bernstein-Rein Advertising, Inc.

Restaurants that create solutions — particularly if you can offer the triple threat of  financial savings (real or perceived), time/effort savings, and…

Fast casual brands plan to expand local marketing in 2026

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

How regional campaigns and micro-influencers are fueling more in-store traffic and online orders.

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…

YOLO to Solo: 5 things your restaurant guests want

by Jill Griep — Account Director, Bernstein Rein

The dining landscape is shifting fast, and today's guests are bringing new expectations with them every time they walk through the door. It's no longer just…

Why fast casual is 'Partying like its 1995'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

California Tortilla and Noodles and Co are embracing throwback pricing promotions as part of a broader trend of brands using nostalgia to engage with customers…

Why mukbang belongs in your restaurant marketing playbook

by Shannon O'Shields — Vice President of Marketing, Rubix Foods

For the modern-day foodie, flavor is a multisensory experience. It's the snap of a shell, the slurp of sauce, the echoing crunch you can practically feel…

6 ways Nekter drives loyalty without repetitive discounts

CTO Jon Asher explains why the chain doesn't go all in with heavy discounting.

10 ways to deliver epic customer service

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

In a world where so much is automated and impersonal, exceptional service is a brand's most human and most powerful differentiator. It's not about being…

Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Trends expert Suzy Badaracco creates a fictional scenario featuring 2025's top menu trends. Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms and cottage…

Starbucks’ Red Cup Day makes a comeback

by Shira Petrack — Content Manager, Placer.ai

Starbucks received more visits over the week of Red Cup Day than it did during the week of the Pumpkin Spice Latte Launch.

8 ways for restaurants to maximize limited-time offers

by Katie Fairchild

Katie Fairchild, CMO of Restaurant365, reveals eight marketing tips for LTO launches.

10 local restaurant SEO tips to boost restaurant revenue

by Bhagwati Bhushan Mishra — Founder and CEO, Fleksa

Did you know that over 80% of consumers search online before deciding where to eat?

Restaurant marketing: 6 ways to win media attention

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall…

How to deal with a bad Yelp review

Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.

Micro-influencers: Using them to attract Gen Z, millennials to your restaurant

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

The authenticity and relatability of micro-influencers resonate with younger audiences on a personal level, fostering a connection that transcends traditional…