Fantasy football losers could win free Chipotle brisket

September 30, 2024

Chipotle is tackling fans' fantasy football woes with a chance to score free Smoked Brisket through the end of the regular season through its "Got Smoked? Get…

Taco Bell Cantina launches wedding contest

September 27, 2024

Engagaed couples have a chance to win a free wedding hosted at the Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina, thanks to a partnership with Diversified Restaurant Group, one…

Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

September 16, 2024

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, including Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant…

Noodles & Co rolls out 'kids-eat-free' LTO

September 13, 2024

Noodles & Co. guests will receive a free kids' meal by purchasing any regular entree for a limited time. They may redeem the free kids' meal offer in…

Savvy Sliders becomes sponsor of Detroit Lions

September 5, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has inked a deal with The Detroit Lions to become an official sponsor of the football team. The day following each Lions win…

Conde Nast Traveler honors Sambazon with award

September 4, 2024

Conde Nast Traveler has named Sambazon "one of the most unforgettable airport meals in the world." The chain offers acai bowls at locations in airports across…

PepsiCo issuing $200K to Latina foodservice owners

August 29, 2024

PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), which is part of a $50 million commitment supporting Hispanic small businesses, has launched year three of its…

NFL lineman opening 10 Freddy's locations

August 28, 2024

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a multi-unit development agreement with NFL offensive lineman Ben Powers to bring 10 locations…

ICX Summit: Using social to fuel CX awesomeness

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

By effectively integrating social media into omnichannel strategies, retailers can create engaging experiences that drive customer loyalty and sales.

How Guest Feedback Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest feedback is essential for restaurants to improve operations, boost retention, and enhance the guest experience—but traditional methods like long receipt…

ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative…

Chipotle IQ is back

August 19, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of its ingredients, food standards, culinary techniques…

Island Fin using sticker promo to attract customers

August 16, 2024

Florida-based Island Fin Poké Co. is continuing its monthly sticker campaign on Friday at each of its 22 locations. The first 50 guests who purchase a bowl…

ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain

July 29, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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How to be successful in the food truck business

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.

Ike's opens 100th store

June 20, 2024

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened its 100th store, which is located in its home city of San Francisco, where it first opened nearly 20 years ago. Nestled in…