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…

Wolfnights snags marketing guru to help fuel nationwide expansion

July 8, 2020

Wolfnights, a gourmet wrap concept founded in 2011 in New York City, has hired restaurant marketing veteran Stacey Kane to help hone its story and develop…

Discover commits $5M to support Black-owned restaurants

July 6, 2020

Discover Financial Services has committed $5 million to provide assistance to Black-owned restaurants in the U.S. in the form of $25,000 grants for…

Jersey Mike's teams up with all star baseball player on inspiring youth campaign

June 29, 2020

Jersey Mike's Subs is teaming up with professional baseball player and All Star Aaron Judge on a campaign to benefit Judge's All Rise Foundation, which…

Muscle Maker Grill pilots new concept, expanded menu

June 25, 2020

Muscle Maker Grill Inc. is piloting a new concept name and expanded burger menu at a Muscle Maker Grill location in Lynchburg, Virginia.

"See-food' app enters the scene

June 25, 2020

Jeet App, which allows diners to see photos of menu items before ordering, has hit the app store, a news release said.

Panera coffee is 'free for the summer'

June 24, 2020

Panera's coffee is free for the summer; anyone signed up for the MyPanera+Coffee subscription now has access to unlimited premium hot coffee, hot tea and iced…

Fired Pie celebrates 7 years in July

June 23, 2020

Fired Pie is celebrating its seventh birthday this July by offering a deal for customers at its 21 Phoenix-area locations, a news release said.

Chipotle Challenger Series sets mid-July e-sports launch

June 22, 2020

The second edition of the 2020 Chipotle Challenger Series, in which fans compete against athletes, musicians and celebrities, offers a $25,000 jackpot and a…

Jimmy John's launches BOGO campaign

June 17, 2020

Jimmy John's has launched a national campaign highlighting its buy-one-get-one-50% off sandwich offer available through July 5.  When guests buy any 8-inch or…

Fast Casuals honoring Pride Month with LTOs, donations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although a parade may not be in the cards this year because of COVID-19, restaurants are still finding ways to honor LGBT Pride Month.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit teams with grocery chain to expand bean brand

June 12, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is partnering with Harps, an Arkansas-based gorveyr chain, to expand its barbecue beans brand.

Pivoting to meet immediate demands in the QSR, fast casual industry while planning for the future

Julie Hoffman, travel and hospitality head of industry for Adobe, shares valuable insight on how QSRs and fast casual brands can not only hurdle challenges in…

3 Ways to Re-Build Brand Trust & Attract Guests During COVID

Guests have increased anxiety about the food pickup & collection process today. Restaurants need to rebuild brand trust by delivering these 3 things.

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Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business

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

A free on-demand informative webinar, sponsored by LogMeIn, offers critical insight for retailers getting back to business in the wake of COVID-19.