TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Table Needs Launches Restaurant Marketing Services for US-based Food Trucks, Coffee Shops, and Quick Service R

Now Available: Digital Marketing Designed to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability

The Habit launches 'Grown-Up Meal'

March 13, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has unveiled a Grown-Up Meal, citing a study it commissioned that showed 75% of Americans approved of adults ordering from kids' menus…

How to deal with a bad Yelp review

Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.

Naf Naf rolls out kids meals

March 8, 2024

To please its younger guests, Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill has created Build-Your-Own Kids Meals. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all children's menus.

Freddy's launches kids meals with toys

March 7, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard has created kids' meals featuring a cast of characters led by its mascot, FredHead. Each meal features a choice…

Bb.q Chicken ad campaign features Korean lessons

March 5, 2024

Seoul, South Korea-based Bb.q Chicken officially said "annyeonghaseyo" ("hello" in Korean) to the American dining public by launching its first national…

Micro-influencers: Using them to attract Gen Z, millennials to your restaurant

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

The authenticity and relatability of micro-influencers resonate with younger audiences on a personal level, fostering a connection that transcends traditional…

Getting loyalty right

February 20, 2024

Industry veterans will offer invaluable insights on building successful loyalty programs, doing loyalty right (IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company) and…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Tacombi launches Taco Taco Club

February 13, 2024

Tacombi, a 20-unit taco chain founded in Mexico and backed by restaurateur Danny Meyer, is launching its first Taco Tuesday experience — the Taco Taco Club …

Einstein Bros launching 'unlimited coffee' for loyalty members

February 2, 2024

Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving guests a budget boost with its Unlimited Free Coffee program for Shmear Society Rewards members. Over a $3 value per visit…

Mountain Mike's Pizza shares the love with returns of its iconic heart-shaped pizza

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza on February 1

Tropical Smoothie taps SNL's Chloe Fineman in ad campaign

January 11, 2024

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe is debuting Tropic Bowls, topped with fruit, granola and chia seeds on bases of acai, chia oatmeal pudding or yogurt, as…

Krak Boba launches 'PersonaliTEA' campaign

January 11, 2024

Krak Boba, a 20-unit bubble tea brand based in Southern California, is launching a marketing campaign designed to revolutionize the way people experience and…

Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'

January 10, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…

Chatmeter Unveils the Future of Reputation Management with Launch of Pulse AI: Signals

Multi-location businesses have traditionally used keyword-matching sentiment analysis and Net Promoter Score surveys to get a surface-level understanding of…

Mooyah launching virtual fitness program

January 4, 2024

To help consumers achieve balanced lifestyles, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has created a virtual fitness campaign, "Move with Mooyah,…

Starbucks stores home to EV charging stations

December 28, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…