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

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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.

Savor FM launches global syndication network for foodservice podcasters

March 26, 2026

Podcasts and digital media creators serving the foodservice industry now have a centralized platform to reach a massive, targeted audience following the launch…

Chicken Salad Chick hires Jill Thomas as chief marketing officer

March 25, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick, headquartered in Atlanta, has named Jill Thomas chief marketing officer.

bb.q Chicken updates rewards program

March 20, 2026

Seoul, South Korea-founded bb.q Chicken, has updated its rewards program to boost customer loyalty and encourage more frequent visits.

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Names Shawna Snyder Chief Operating Officer to Drive Strategic National Growth

Industry veteran brings decades of multi-unit growth experience as Big Dave’s builds the operational backbone to support national expansion following recent…

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings

March 12, 2026

&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…

The New Front of House: Why Pizza’s Next Growth Era Runs on Self-Order Kiosks + Intelligent POS Systems

Easy-to-use kiosks fully integrated with a modern POS system have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of front-of-store…

Presented by INFI, HungerRush

Brooklyn Dumpling partners with social media influencer

March 10, 2026

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed a multi-year partnership and investment deal with viral food critic Keith Lee, marking the first time the food creator has…

Starbucks launches tiered loyalty program to boost engagement

March 10, 2026

Starbucks Coffee Company launched a reimagined loyalty program on Tuesday, introducing a three-tiered structure designed to increase personalized value for its…

Blaze Pizza partners with Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again Season 2'

March 5, 2026

Blaze Pizza has introduced the Sweet Heat pizza in partnership with Marvel Television as "Daredevil: Born Again Season 2" is set to stream on Disney+ beginning…

Make Every Location Your Best Location: Drive More Revenue From Your Underperforming Stores

Fixing your bottom 10% locations beats building new ones. Momos' AI platform shows how multi-location brands can recover over $28 million in annual revenue per…

Presented by Momos

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

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Calling all restaurant marketing visionaries!

T-Pain drops Buffalo Wild Wings-themed anthem to promote LTO

February 12, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings is turning up the volume on date night, recruiting Grammy-winning artist T-Pain to serenade fans with a new anthem dedicated to the brand's…

Peter Piper Pizza truly engrained in the communities it serves

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this podcast episode, Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the 50-year-old legacy brand drives growth through affordable lunch buffets and a…

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

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

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

Stoner's Pizza Joint celebrates National Pizza Day with $4.20 pizza, heart-shaped pizza

February 9, 2026

Recovering from the big game? Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is serving up the ultimate post-game recovery with a can't miss National Pizza Day offer. The…

Ziggi’s Coffee debuts ‘season of love’ loyalty experience

February 3, 2026

Ziggi's Coffee is debuting a "season of love" limited-time loyalty experience.

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

Slim Chickens leveraging digital platform to combat childhood hunger

January 5, 2026

Slim Chickens is leveraging its digital platform to combat childhood hunger this month through a new partnership expansion with No Kid Hungry.