Starbucks, Nestle advance global collaboration strategy

July 27, 2021

Starbucks and Nestle are aiming to bring Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America.

Bellagreen launches loyalty app to drive a more convenient experience

July 23, 2021

Bellagreen launched a loyalty app called "b green Rewards" this week that aims to give customers an easier, faster and more convenient experience while also…

Summit attendees, sponsors working together to help Atlanta's homeless

Over 300 attendees will spend an hour filling 1,500 bags with essential items for the homeless during the Community Give Back Party at the Restaurant…

Virtual restaurant network expands brand portfolio

July 21, 2021

Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.

Savory Restaurant Fund leader talks creating loyal customers, raving fans

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

Alonso Castañeda, VP of brand development and strategy for the Savory Restaurant Fund, shared how the portfolio of brands is harnessing social listening and…

Sweetgreen's Seasonal Sounds brings music to lunch breaks

July 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has a new way to keep customers humming during lunch via Seasonal Sounds, a platform allowing them to download curated playlists.

Nando’s Rolls Out Yumpingo in UK and Australia (ANZ) Markets to Optimise the Guest Experience In-Store and Off

Yumpingo announced a strategic partnership with Nando’s to roll out their guest experience management solution across all locations in the UK, Australia and…

Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife

July 16, 2021

Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…

Pressed Juicery rebrands, expands products, boosts rewards

July 15, 2021

Pressed Juicery is now known as Pressed as the fast casual brand has done a complete rebranding that also includes an expanded menu, updated in-store…

Noodles & Company named as top achiever in local brand visibility

July 13, 2021

Local search marketing company, Chatmeter, released its latest report on the top 10 restaurant brands by online reputation and local brand visibility. The…

It's soup 'n' swim time at Panera

July 9, 2021

Citing its own study finding that over 70% of people said that hot weather does not stop them from eating soup, Panera Bread is hoping to make summer and soup…

Chipotle hiring via TikTok

July 8, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is using TikTok as its latest recruitment tool thanks to this week's launch of TikTok Resumes, a pilot program allowing job seekers to…

Chipotle hiding $1M of free burritos in NBA Finals ads

July 7, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is raising the stakes on the 2021 NBA Finals by hiding up to $1 million dollars of free burritos in its TV ads.

Chipotle: Get vaxxed, earn freebies

June 30, 2021

In support of the National Month of Action for Vaccinations, Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering buy-one-get-one-free entrees to customers dining in stores…

Givex Branding

Givex provides operational intelligence across a wide of variety of industries such as restaurants, hospitality and retail. We develop fully integrated…

T-Pain is hype man for Moe's LTO

June 28, 2021

Grammy-winning artist T-Pain is serving as hype man in a series of videos promoting Moe's Southwest Grill's limited-time offer — Frank's RedHot Buffalo Queso…

Gimbal’s Matthew Russo explains how location-based marketing can improve services and revenue

Diners come to expect experiences that are catered to them. How can restaurants understand a diner’s context, preferences, and real-world movement to better…

Barberitos putting customers in the mood

June 23, 2021

Barberitos, which has over 50 locations, has rolled out several initiatives to thank guests for their business, including the "Burrito Love" campaign. Meant to…

Solving the labor crisis: How to tap into the potential of your current workforce and be an employer of choice

With vaccination rates increasing, restaurants are starting to return to a semblance of normal operations. But as The Great Return continues, a new challenge…

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Chipotle revs up rewards with Tesla

June 22, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with auto manufacturer Tesla and celebrating the launch of Rewards Exchange, the biggest update to its program since its…