How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025

The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 recognizes the leaders redefining how restaurants win off-premise. These are the operators, technologists, and…

Presented by Lunchbox

Ziggi's launches 'swicy' latte featuring Mike's Hot Honey

August 21, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey for its fall menu, which includes the hot honey brand's first-ever national coffee collaboration. The menu…

Chipotle rewarding college students with extra points, dorm decor

August 20, 2025

Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever…

Why mukbang belongs in your restaurant marketing playbook

by Shannon O'Shields — Vice President of Marketing, Rubix Foods

For the modern-day foodie, flavor is a multisensory experience. It's the snap of a shell, the slurp of sauce, the echoing crunch you can practically feel…

Velvet Taco launches annual WTF taco contest

July 30, 2025

Velvet Taco, a fast casual restaurant known for its globally inspired tacos, has launched its fourth annual WTF (Weekly Taco Feature) Recipe Contest, inviting…

Velvet Taco, Salad House, &pizza, Erik's DeliCafe leaders talk online engagement, smart promotions

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top restaurant leaders share insight on fueling growth through online engagement and smart promotions at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Ziggi's Coffee going all-fin with 'Bad Bruce' dirty soda for Shark Week

July 18, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee is diving into "Shark Week" with a drink that has a bite. The coffee franchise has partnered with Discovery to launch a limited-time frozen…

Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign

July 17, 2025

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…

California Tortilla celebrating 'Shark Week' with fin hats, freebies

July 16, 2025

California Tortilla is bringing back its popular "Shark Week" promotion, offering customers a complimentary shark fin hat with the purchase of a fish taco. The…

6 ways Nekter drives loyalty without repetitive discounts

CTO Jon Asher explains why the chain doesn't go all in with heavy discounting.

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

10 ways to deliver epic customer service

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

In a world where so much is automated and impersonal, exceptional service is a brand's most human and most powerful differentiator. It's not about being…

Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…

How Big Chicken Is Using Guest Feedback to Fuel Franchise Growth

Big Chicken uses Ovation to identify system-wide issues and improve the guest experience across its growing franchise network. By catching trends like missing…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Socializing for success: 13 takeaways from Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant marketers spent an hour swapping social media trips, tricks and no-nos when crafting social media plans.

Salad House taps Bikky for data-driven growth

June 3, 2025

Salad House, a health-focused franchise, is deploying the Bikky customer data platform for data-driven growth.

The anatomy of a successful brand experience

Practical tips to shape every touchpoint into a consistent, memorable experience

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Top 35 Marketers to be honored at Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital…

Chipotle rolling out 'Summer of Extras'

May 21, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out "Summer of Extras," a three-month program designed to give Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. enhanced benefits, bonus…