Restaurant marketing: 6 ways to win media attention

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall…

Shake Shack launches summer merch

June 13, 2024

Shake Shack is launching summer merchandise: A T-shirt designed in collaboration with NYC artist Spencer Gabor, a tote bag and a Nalgene water bottle.

Deel Media offers creative solutions for restaurants

Deel Media is an end-to-end digital signage solutions company designed to offer restaurants content solutions, content creation like food photography and the…

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Beyond the POS: HungerRush helps restaurants solve many challenges

FastCasual.com editor Cherryh Cansler caught up with HungerRush's Deepti Mendiratta at the recent National Restaurant Association Show to talk about how the…

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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Panera is in its 'Sipping Era'

May 29, 2024

Panera Bread is celebrating its "More is More" Era by giving MyPanera members free access to its Unlimited Sip Club, a daily subscription program, which costs…

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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Loyalty 3.0: Elevating Guest Engagement Through Deeper Insights

Explore Loyalty 3.0 with Qu's latest insights. Discover how data-driven, personalized interactions are revolutionizing restaurant loyalty programs. This…

Paris Hilton starring in Joe & The Juice digital campaign

May 10, 2024

Joe & The Juice has tapped Paris Hilton and her bestie, Alix Earle, to star in the digital campaign, "Get Chic For Breakfast," advertising the chain's…

ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success

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

Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North…

Panera designs 'bread head' hat fascinator for Derby fans

April 29, 2024

With Kentucky Derby festivities launching this week, Panera Bread has flipped its bread bowl and the outrageous costs of horse-racing hats and fascinators on…

Snackpass Aids Presotea in Overcoming Tech Challenges

Unfortunately, this digital revolution comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the most prevalent hurdles that restaurant operators face is the…

Smalls Sliders creates 'signature color' with Pantone Color Institute

April 18, 2024

Smalls Sliders has launched a signature color, Smorange, thanks to a collaborative effort between the burger brand and the Pantone Color Institute.

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.

Pita Pit rebranding

April 15, 2024

Pita Pit, a Mediterranean concept specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is rebranding to restore its former cult…

Chipotle awarding digital currency to TEKKEN 8 players

April 8, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with TEKKEN 8, the latest installment of the fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to…

Cheba Hut collabs with Cypress Hill

April 4, 2024

Homies nationwide will go "Insane in the Brain" when they hear about the partnership between Cheba Hut and rap group Cypress Hill to celebrate their favorite…

Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

Fully-Loaded Restaurant Operations Platform Optimized for Independent Restauranteurs’ Profitability

Table Needs’ all-in-one solution unifies restaurant technology and business services for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and food trucks.