Marketing News & Media

Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks expands loyalty program as personalization trends grow

June 2, 2026

Fast-casual chain Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has revamped its Real Philly Rewards loyalty program, increasing redemption options and adding more flexibility…

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Wingstop takes flight with upgraded loyalty program

May 28, 2026

Wingstop Inc. is launching its new loyalty program, Club Wingstop, and has tapped reality TV personality Maura Higgins to support the June 1 debut.

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Cousins Subs promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of marketing

May 27, 2026

Cousins Subs promoted industry veteran Maja Gettrust to vice president of Marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, creative development, media, loyalty…

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Stop relying on hope: Marketing blueprints from Ziggi's Coffee, Lee's Chicken, Pita Pit, Budget Branders

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

Panelists provide marketing insights ahead of FastCasual's upcoming "Restaurant Marketing Workshop" on June 2-3 in Boston.

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Smashburger builds executive bench with CMO hire

May 21, 2026

Smashburger has hired Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer. The move comes as the company continues to build nationwide momentum.

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Penn Station rebrands, updates menu as franchise expansion accelerates

May 20, 2026

Fast-casual sandwich chain Penn Station East Coast Subs has rebranded as Penn Station Sandwiches as part of a broader growth strategy focused on franchise…

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2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Each year, this report serves as a pulse check for the industry, celebrating the…

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Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration

May 15, 2026

Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…

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Ovation, Tap leaders share tips on crafting a guest feedback strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A panel talk at the upcoming Restaurant Marketing Workshop will deliver insight on not only getting a guest feedback approach up and running but tips and…

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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken overhauls digital experience with FNGRFOOD launch

May 11, 2026

Hattie B's Hot Chicken is turning up the heat on its digital strategy with the launch of a web and mobile experience powered by FNGRFOOD, a proprietary…

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Toast’s IQ Grow offers marketing assistance to restaurant operators

May 7, 2026

Toast Inc., based in Boston, has introduced Toast IQ Grow, designed to help restaurant operators expand their digital presence and grow their brands online.

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Fusian updates brand identity after 16 years

May 7, 2026

Ohio-based Fusian has introduced a refreshed brand identity, its first update since the sushi fast-casual restaurant opened in 2010. The update reinforces the…

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Paytronix launches rewards hub giving marketers real-time control

May 6, 2026

Paytronix Systems Inc. has rolled out its a rewards hub to its customer engagement platform, Access Identity, part of the company's Guest Engagement Suite.

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Disposable cameras and raw reactions: Why 'imperfect' social media content is winning in 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing leaders from Via 313, ATL Wing Spot, and Hook + Ladder explain how multi-unit restaurant brands can drive sustained foot traffic in 2026 by balancing…

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Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

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No clicks given: How to get AI to recommend your restaurant

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The shift has brought us to a new frontier: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). If SEO was about being found by a search engine, GEO is about being…

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Bread Zeppelin challenges Panera with 'Salad Stuffer' trade-in offer

April 17, 2026

More than a decade after Bread Zeppelin created the salad-stuffed baguette, the Dallas-founded brand is leaning into the national spotlight following a similar…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint offers 42.0% off pizzas on April 20

April 17, 2026

Stoner's Pizza Joint will offer a 42.0% discount on all regular-priced pizzas for one day only on April 20, according to a press release.

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