Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

Stop discounting, start Bundling: Serving the smarter, value-obsessed holiday diner

by Kelli Anstine — President, Bernstein-Rein Advertising, Inc.

Restaurants that create solutions — particularly if you can offer the triple threat of  financial savings (real or perceived), time/effort savings, and…

Fast casual brands plan to expand local marketing in 2026

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

How regional campaigns and micro-influencers are fueling more in-store traffic and online orders.

Delta, Starbucks brew 'In-Air Coffeehouse' for loyalty members

October 29, 2025

The In-Air Coffeehouse is the first Group Drop event, with more unique experiences planned for next year.

Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks

October 24, 2025

Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…

Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix

October 16, 2025

Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…

Teriyaki Madness debuts fully AI-generated ad campaign

October 15, 2025

Teriyaki Madness has launched what it says is the first fully AI-generated ad campaign in the fast casual restaurant industry, a move the company said slashes…

Shipley Do-Nuts launches 'Hot Glazed Guarantee'

October 14, 2025

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has launched a "Hot Glazed Guarantee," promising customers hot glazed donuts until 10 a.m. or later daily at nearly all of its…

The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump

by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank

Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…

YOLO to Solo: 5 things your restaurant guests want

by Jill Griep — Account Director, Bernstein Rein

The dining landscape is shifting fast, and today's guests are bringing new expectations with them every time they walk through the door. It's no longer just…

Using AI to increase restaurant revenue by improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

Guests want faster service, personalized interactions, and consistent experiences—across every location and every channel. Restaurants that meet these demands…

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Torchy's Tacos 'Worthy' of "Torch the Defense" promo

October 2, 2025

Torchy's Tacos has teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs and wide receiver Xavier Worthy to launch the "Torch the Defense" promotion, which will award fans…

Why fast casual is 'Partying like its 1995'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

California Tortilla and Noodles and Co are embracing throwback pricing promotions as part of a broader trend of brands using nostalgia to engage with customers…

MOD Pizza partners with Disney on TRON: Ares movie promo

September 29, 2025

MOD Pizza has joined forces to celebrate the theatrical release of TRON: Ares, according to a press release.

Penn Station partners with Barstool, Virtual Dining Concepts on LTO

September 23, 2025

Penn Station East Coast Subs is collaborating with Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast and Virtual Dining Concepts to introduce a menu item, the Mega…

Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…

How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025

The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 recognizes the leaders redefining how restaurants win off-premise. These are the operators, technologists, and…

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Ziggi's launches 'swicy' latte featuring Mike's Hot Honey

August 21, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey for its fall menu, which includes the hot honey brand's first-ever national coffee collaboration. The menu…

Chipotle rewarding college students with extra points, dorm decor

August 20, 2025

Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever…