Chipotle rewards members playing digital game to win freebies

March 31, 2025

Chipotle has launched its digital game, Burrito Vault, to give 157,500 Buy-One-Get-One free entree codes and offer fans the chance to win free burritos for a…

Paris Baguette giving rewards members chance to see Jonas Brothers in concert

March 28, 2025

Paris Baguette and Jonas Con, a one-day fan event in celebration of the Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary, are partnering to host a VIP concert experience…

Naya launches Spring catering menu

March 25, 2025

With spring holidays and celebrations just around the corner, Naya is making entertaining easier than ever with its Middle Eastern catering options featuring…

Cava introduces brand mascot

March 24, 2025

Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual brand is introducing a brand character, Peter Chip, just in time to celebrate his birthday, on Saturday, March 29, which…

Smoke’s Poutinerie launches 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO

March 12, 2025

Canada-based Smoke's Poutinerie's 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO is underway, giving customers a Buy One, Get One Free deal on its Jerk Chicken Poutine.

Place your vote for Top 30: Restaurant Marketing

March 6, 2025

Voting will remain open until March 14.

Blaze Pizza to celebrate Pi Day with BOGO for $3.14

March 6, 2025

Blaze Pizza is offering fans a buy one 11-inch pizza, get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14, according to a press release.

Einstein Bros drops country song honoring breakfast sandwich

March 5, 2025

Einstein Bros.Bagels is honoring its latest LTO, the Country Bagels & Gravy Egg Sandwich, with its first single and music video, "Forget the Fork." The…

Shake Shack heightens partnership with Delta

March 4, 2025

Shake Shack burgers are now available on Delta First Class flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the…

Nomination period extended for Fast Casual Top 30: Marketing

February 24, 2025

Nominations close Friday, Feb. 28.

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…

Tous les Jours launches loyalty app

February 6, 2025

Tous les Jours, offering over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has launched a loyalty app and program. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of…

Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

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Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Trends expert Suzy Badaracco creates a fictional scenario featuring 2025's top menu trends. Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms and cottage…

It's 'Stick Season' at Piada

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 16, 2025

When Noah Kahn wrote the song "Stick Season," he probably wasn't thinking about Piada Italian Street Food's Stickscription program, but it may be the perfect…

Using customer data to boost loyalty

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

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

Gold medalist sprinter Gabby Thomas inspires Cava LTOs

January 9, 2025

Cava is teaming up with Olympic gold medalist sprinter and public health advocate Gabby Thomas to encourage consumers to embrace the Mediterranean spirit of…

Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand

January 9, 2025

Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…