Chipotle goes BOGO for basketball championship

June 3, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching its own game play in celebrating the 2022 Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series.

3 ways restaurants can prevent guests from reaching 'tipping point'

by Matt Lukosavich — Strategy Director, Vericast

With annual menu price inflation at its highest since 1982, Matt Lukosavich, strategy director of Vericast, reveals how restaurants can rely on smart targeting…

Kim Kardashian latest face of Beyond Meat campaign

May 24, 2022

Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity face of a Beyond Meat campaign and has been named the company's first Chief Taste Consultant.

Dig opens innovative concept in NYC

May 24, 2022

Dig, a vegetable-focused, multi-format restaurant group, has opened a location, Dig on 4th, at 127 4th Ave. in New York City, according to a press release.

Majority of consumers prefer mobile app when it comes to loyalty accounts

May 24, 2022

When it comes to managing loyalty accounts, a majority, 70% of dining, grocery and convenience customers prefer to use a mobile app, but just 26% of brands…

Wow Bao launches virtual kitchen rewards program

May 19, 2022

Wow Bao, based in Chicago, is rolling out a national rewards program for its virtual kitchens. Bao Bucks, powered by Paytronix Systems Inc., will provide Wow…

Cutting the POS Cable: POS Reporting from the Comfort of Your Couch

Moving to a cloud-based POS reporting and analytics system opens up a whole new world of deeper insights into your business and increased job satisfaction.

Chipotle giving freebies to hockey fans

May 12, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program, which gives buy-one-get-one deals on entrees to in-restaurant diners wearing jerseys…

Sweetgreen taps Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker as brand ambassador

May 2, 2022

Sweetgreen has tapped Devin Booker, a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns, as brand ambassador.

Star Micronics Cloud Services: Revamped for an Evolving World

Star Micronics Cloud Services allows developers and business owners to monitor devices in real-time, collect crucial data, and create customized receipts…

Halal Guys strikes deal with Yankees

April 28, 2022

Yankees fans can now order The Halal Guys' chicken and beef gyros and platters while watching games live at Yankee Stadium in NYC. One cart will be near the…

Shake Shack striving to improve worker conditions, lower carbon footprint

April 28, 2022

In its third annual "Stand For Something Good Summary," Shake Shack revealed Thursday that it was focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, workplace…

Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer

April 25, 2022

Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.

The Loyalty Iceberg: Creating Human Centered Experiences

For a long time, customer loyalty has focused on two things: signups and discounts. Now we know that when it comes to creating enduring customer relationships…

Fast casual brands conquering 'the munchies'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although not a official holiday, April 20 has a special place in the hearts of marijuana lovers around the world, with many celebrating it each year. Fast…

Panera launches subscription for unlimited self-service drinks

April 19, 2022

Panera has launched the Unlimited Sip Club, a nationwide unlimited beverage subscription for all self-serve beverages, according to a company press release.

Zaxby's names UGA's Brock Bowers as brand ambassador

April 14, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has named University of Georgia tight end and 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year Brock Bowers as its brand ambassador.

Original ChopShop, McAllister's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders share clever marketing tips

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.

Pollo Tropical offering 3 family meals

April 7, 2022

Pollo Tropical, owned by Fiesta Group, is offering three family meals to complement its menu. The Chicken Trio, TropiChop Bar and Fajita Meal feed up to four…

Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

Restaurants have faced an onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations. Within this environment of constant change, how do you ensure that all of…

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