Marketing News & Media

Restaurant marketers: Fear of failure kills creativity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In order for a marketing strategy to be successful, the operations team has to execute.

Kneaders Bakery and Café creates Hawaiian-themed menu

May 30, 2014

Beginning June 2, Kneaders Bakery and Café will feature its new “Aloha Summer” menu, with Hawaiian-themed specialty drinks, sandwiches and desserts. As part of…

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Dickey’s Barbecue plans digital loyalty program launch

May 30, 2014

Digital loyalty startup Spendgo has signed an agreement with Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants to scale its loyalty program across the brands’ 400-plus franchise…

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Which Wich launches annual military appreciation campaign

May 30, 2014

Which Wich’s fourth annual Flag Your Bag promotion will run through July 6 at all participating restaurants. According to a company news release, the campaign…

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HuHot adds operations and marketing execs

May 30, 2014

HuHot Mongolian Grill has announced the appointment of Jeff Martin as the company’s new chief operating officer. It has also appointed Stephanie Krause as the…

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Protein Bar, Taziki’s, Wahlburgers recognized for creating buzz

May 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group announced the winners of its inaugural Buzzed About Brands award, including The Protein Bar…

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Jamba Juice partners with DanceOn for summer campaign

May 30, 2014

Jamba Inc. has partnered with YouTube network DanceOn for a digital campaign aimed at inspiring people to participate in the “Blend in the Good” summer dance…

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Villa Enterprises’ brands showcase new LTOs

May 29, 2014

Three of Villa Enterprises’ restaurant concepts — Green Leaf’s, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South Philly Steaks & Fries — have launched new…

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Caribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation

May 28, 2014

Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…

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Einstein Noah launches summer menu

May 28, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…

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Jamba Juice plans food bank fundraiser

May 27, 2014

Jamba Juice stores in all five New York City boroughs will encourage customers to donate $1 to Food Bank For New York City. In return, they will receive a…

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Restaurant execs share successful mobile campaign stories

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Brands execs are finding success from mobile campaigns by using gamification, loyalty, payments and other features.

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Tabasco returns as Chipotle’s Cultivate Festival sponsor

May 22, 2014

Tabasco has announced that it is returning as an official sponsor of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s annual Cultivate Festival. Tabasco has been a supplier of…

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Fast casual concept Pizza Manifesto debuts in Kansas City market

May 22, 2014

Pizza Manifesto, a Neapolitan pizza concept, has opened its doors in Waldo, in the Kansas City, Mo., market, at 505 75th St. The concept offers a fast casual…

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Caribou Coffee adds cold press iced coffee offering

May 22, 2014

Caribou Coffee has launched the new Creamy Cold Press iced beverage for a limited time. According to a press release, the beverage features Caribou’s premium…

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf intros dessert-inspired frozen beverages

May 20, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has introduced two new Ice Blended drink flavors for summer, available until Sept. 1.

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The New Miami Subs Grill launches ‘Pita Perfection’ campaign

May 15, 2014

The New Miami Subs Grill has launched a new campaign for summer, called “Pita Perfection.” Available in all restaurants for dine-in or drive-thru service…

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