Marketing News & Media
Dirty Dough owner succeeds on transparency, great cookies
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bennet Maxwell, owner of Dirty Dough, about the cookie brand's launch and what keeps it successful.
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How Stonefire Grill turned top side dish into national holiday
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO David Youngberg reveals the strategy, operational discipline, and emotional connection that transformed a menu staple into a national cultural moment.
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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…
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Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…
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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…
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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.
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Delta, Starbucks brew 'In-Air Coffeehouse' for loyalty members
October 29, 2025
The In-Air Coffeehouse is the first Group Drop event, with more unique experiences planned for next year.
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Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks
October 24, 2025
Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…
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Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix
October 16, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…
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Teriyaki Madness debuts fully AI-generated ad campaign
October 15, 2025
Teriyaki Madness has launched what it says is the first fully AI-generated ad campaign in the fast casual restaurant industry, a move the company said slashes…
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Shipley Do-Nuts launches 'Hot Glazed Guarantee'
October 14, 2025
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has launched a "Hot Glazed Guarantee," promising customers hot glazed donuts until 10 a.m. or later daily at nearly all of its…
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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…
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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…
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Using AI to increase restaurant revenue by improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
Guests want faster service, personalized interactions, and consistent experiences—across every location and every channel. Restaurants that meet these demands…
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Torchy's Tacos 'Worthy' of "Torch the Defense" promo
October 2, 2025
Torchy's Tacos has teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs and wide receiver Xavier Worthy to launch the "Torch the Defense" promotion, which will award fans…
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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…
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MOD Pizza partners with Disney on TRON: Ares movie promo
September 29, 2025
MOD Pizza has joined forces to celebrate the theatrical release of TRON: Ares, according to a press release.
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Penn Station partners with Barstool, Virtual Dining Concepts on LTO
September 23, 2025
Penn Station East Coast Subs is collaborating with Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast and Virtual Dining Concepts to introduce a menu item, the Mega…
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Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…
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