Marketing News & Media

4 ways to prevent ad cannibalization

by Patrick Pleiss — Co-Founder, Hyperlocology

One of the biggest marketing challenges consistently shared by restaurant franchise brand teams is the potential for ad cannibalization between national and…

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&pizza partners with Playmaker for college athlete NIL partnerships

January 20, 2022

Sports media and talent management brand Playmaker has announced the launch of its college athlete NIL partnership with &pizza, according to a press…

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Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

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Cheba Hut raising funds for Last Prisoner Project

January 18, 2022

Although an increasing number of states across the country have decriminalized the sale, use and possession of cannabis, thousands of Americans are still…

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Chipotle featuring Olympians' favorite menu items

January 13, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched the second iteration of its Team Chipotle Menu, which features the go-to orders of American winter athletes and Chipotle…

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Sweetgreen offering discounted salad 'scripts

January 4, 2022

Los Angeles Sweetgreen, a past winner of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is jumping on the subscription bandwagon via Sweetpass. With a $1…

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4 questions to ask when positioning your restaurant brand

by Saskia Ketz

Restaurant entrepreneurs need more than just a great menu and a good team. They must be fantastic marketers as well. While many people have some idea of where…

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3 ways to accelerate guest loyalty

by Matthew Lukosavich — Strategy Director - Restaurant, Vericast

It's critical that restaurants leverage an always-on, omnichannel approach that ensures their messaging is front and center during the customer decision-making…

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Shake Shack gifting fries to inconvenienced holiday travelers

December 20, 2021

To provide a little stress relief to weary holiday travelers, Shake Shack is giving away free fries Wednesday-Friday to those who encounter delayed or canceled…

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IHOP veteran, restaurateur launch fast casual Flip’d in NYC

December 17, 2021

Veteran IHOP franchise Bryan McKenzie and restaurateur Robert Cummins are opening their first fast casual concept, called Flip'd, in New York's Flatiron…

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Robeks opens 5th Arizona store

December 16, 2021

Arizona is home to yet another Robeks, a fresh juice, smoothie and Acai bowl brand, and the store opening is taking place today at its location in the Sundance…

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Panera, Tik Toker reveal ugly holiday cups

December 8, 2021

Move over, ugly holiday sweaters, and make room for ugly cups.

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

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El Pollo Loco drops merch line

December 6, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc., a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, has launched Loco Gifts and Gear, its first line of merchandise.

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Fazoli's teams up with Kentucky point guard for meal deal

December 6, 2021

Lexington-based Fazoli's is showing support for its city by teaming up with University of Kentucky all-star freshman point guard, Tyrone "TyTy" Washington Jr.

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Chipotle fighting food waste, hunger via Farmlink partnership

December 6, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with The Farmlink Project to fight food waste and hunger, according to a company press release.

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Chipotle selling cilantro soap

December 2, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is selling Cilantro Soap on chipotlegoods.com.

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Black Friday restaurant gift-card sales increase

December 1, 2021

Restaurant gift card sales were up on Black Friday compared to 2020, but still off their 2019 highs, according to a press release by Patronix Systems Inc.

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How Self-Service Applications Are Changing Customer Behavior

In a world where self-service technology plays a vital role in everyday life, it is crucial to understand the changing needs in customers’ demands.

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Sweetgreen launches 'Rewrite the future of food' campaign

November 22, 2021

As Sweetgreen makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the brand has launched a campaign that calls on the nation to "Rewrite the future of food,…

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