Chipotle launches mobile trivia

August 26, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill fans can test their dedication to the brand by playing Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that quizzes them on the chain's sourcing…

Whataburger dishes it up for doggies

August 26, 2020

To celebrate National Dog Day (Aug. 26), Whataburger has added the Whataburger Pet Set to its retail lineup at Whatastore.com, according to a company press…

Optimize Technology to Deliver Better Customer Loyalty & Engagement

When it comes to driving loyalty and increasing profitability through customer relationships, here are four technology-driven tactics imperative to a…

Pollo Tropical offering contactless experience via app upgrade

August 17, 2020

Pollo Tropical has launched curbside pick-up service, which allows customers to park at the restaurant and have their orders delivered to their cars, and even…

DoorDash, NBA partner to promote Black-owned restaurants

August 17, 2020

DoorDash and the National Basketball Association have signed a multiyear marketing partnership to make the third-party delivery platform the official delivery…

It's Fall: Starbucks told me so

August 12, 2020

Pumpkin Spice season is officially here, according to Starbucks, which has already made its fall flavors available in grocery stores.

Wahlburgers sauce makes retail debut

August 11, 2020

Wahlburgers fans can now pick up Wahl Sauce in thousands of retail stores nationwide thanks to a collaboration with ARKK Food Company and Legacy Foods…

Whataburger takes its fare on the road with first food truck

August 7, 2020

Texas fast casual brand Whataburger is celebrating its seventh decade in business by launching its first-ever food truck.

Little Greek COO: Why standing still won't work

Bryan St. George, COO of Little Greek Franchise Development/Little Greek Fresh Grill, discusses marketing techniques that can help restaurants during COVID-19.

Chipotle launching avocado-dyed apparel

August 3, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a responsibly sourced line of Chipotle Goods and branded accessories available exclusively to Chipotle Rewards members. The…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit food truck model grabbing big attention

August 3, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding its food truck business with the development of seven truck units.

Chipotle: 'Time to unlock the guac'

July 29, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering Chipotle Rewards members the opportunity to top off meals with free guac to celebrate National Avocado Day (July 31.)

Fired Pie selling branded masks

July 29, 2020

Arizona-based Fired Pie is selling branded masks to customers for $4 at all 21 locations, and customers wearing them may receive $1 off their purchase each…

NRA: 'Second wave of closings hinders recovery efforts'

July 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association wants all U.S. governors and mayors to know the restaurant industry has maintained an "unwavering commitment to customer…

Kabbage co-founders launch social referral app Scout

July 22, 2020

Drum Technologies, a startup led by the co-founders of Kabbage Inc. announced the launch of Scout, a social referral app that allows users to recommend…

Chipotle celebrating 100th Chipotlane this month

July 15, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill will celebrate the opening of its 100th Chipotlane, the brand's drive thru digital order pick-up lane, this month at its newest store…

Zaxby's sponsors online gamer SypherPK

July 13, 2020

Zaxby's has become the exclusive restaurant sponsor of Ali Hassan, also known as "SypherPK," a professional gamer and streamer with 11 million followers across…

4 ways loyalty programs can drive digital engagement

These days, if retailers aren’t leveraging loyalty programs to connect with their hard-won customers, they’re missing out on opportunities to boost much-needed…

Shake Shack launches virtual camping experience

July 8, 2020

For customers who miss camping, Shake Shack has created Shack Camp, an interactive experience providing supplies needed for six weeks' worth of activities to…

Sweetgreen hosting one-day $5 promo

July 8, 2020

Sweetgreen is selling some of its most popular warm bowls and salads for $5 for one day only; Wednesday. Referred to as "$5 Greens Day," the campaign is geared…