NASCAR's delivery-only restaurant revving up

August 30, 2021

Lunchbox, an online ordering company for restaurants, and Virtual Dining Concepts, a collection of delivery-only restaurant concepts, is revving up the engines…

Teriyaki Madness exec dropping marketing hints

August 27, 2021

The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…

5 tips for creating a successful National Cheese Pizza Day promotion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

National Cheese Pizza Day is September 5. Here are are five tips and insight for developing a promotion that will help pull in the customers, increase sales…

Digital marketing plays big role as QSRs 're-get' customers

Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…

The Halal Guys drops line of streetwear

August 23, 2021

The Halal Guys has created a streetwear capsule collection featuring outerwear, tees and accessories.

How to level up and meet the moment

Bob Vergidis, founder and chief vision officer at pointofsale.cloud discusses how in just one year, the COVID experience has moved the restaurant business 1…

Slutty Vegan stars in Pepsi-created docuseries celebrating Black-owned restaurants

August 18, 2021

Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based vegan fast casual founded by Pinky Cole, will appear in a mini-episodic docuseries, "You Have to Taste This," created by Pepsi…

Pyromart intros retailing platform

August 18, 2021

Pyromart, a pyrotechnic pop-up retail platform, has introduced a platform for restaurants and retailers to support seasonal events such as football firework…

Gimbal Lands on the Inc. 5000 For Fifth Year in a Row

LOS ANGELES, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Gimbal ranked for the fifth year in a row on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious…

Whataburger, sports retailer launch apparel line

August 16, 2021

Fast casual Whataburger and Academy Sports + Outdoors have launched an apparel line called Magellan Outdoors x Whataburger.

Pollo Loco feeding (Miami) Dolphins

August 16, 2021

Miami-based Pollo Tropical has become the official chicken of the Miami Dolphins thanks to a three-year agreement that includes in-game, in-market and…

Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs

August 13, 2021

The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…

Quizno's shifts to rebranding effort

August 12, 2021

REGO Restaurant Group, owners of Quizno's, is working on a comprehensive rebranding plan with consulting firm Prophet and will launch several prototype…

Farmer Boys celebrating big anniversary this month

August 12, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California fast casual known for its burgers, will celebrate a milestone this month — its 40th anniversary on Aug. 25.

Chipotle shows teacher support with hefty school supply effort

August 10, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is showing its support for teachers as it launches a $100,000 supply reimbursement effort as the school season kicks off.

Clean Juice recruits Tim Tebow for commercial TV spots

August 10, 2021

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has released a 30-second TV commercial featuring professional athlete and philanthropist Tim Tebow…

Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Panda Express spreading good fortune on special tour

August 5, 2021

Panda Express is all about spreading good fortune and is driving a nationwide good fortune tour effort via its philanthropic Panda Cares Foundation.

Whataburger teams with Feeding America to celebrate legacy

August 4, 2021

In an effort to celebrate its legacy while also supporting local communities, fast casual brand Whataburger is hosting a special event during its annual…

Applying Marketing Principles to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Recruitment tactics that worked a year ago aren’t enough today. Could digital marketing be the key? In this webinar, executives from Chipotle, Boloco, and…