Why mukbang belongs in your restaurant marketing playbook

by Shannon O'Shields — Vice President of Marketing, Rubix Foods

For the modern-day foodie, flavor is a multisensory experience. It's the snap of a shell, the slurp of sauce, the echoing crunch you can practically feel…

Velvet Taco launches annual WTF taco contest

July 30, 2025

Velvet Taco, a fast casual restaurant known for its globally inspired tacos, has launched its fourth annual WTF (Weekly Taco Feature) Recipe Contest, inviting…

Velvet Taco, Salad House, &pizza, Erik's DeliCafe leaders talk online engagement, smart promotions

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

Top restaurant leaders share insight on fueling growth through online engagement and smart promotions at the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Ziggi's Coffee going all-fin with 'Bad Bruce' dirty soda for Shark Week

July 18, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee is diving into "Shark Week" with a drink that has a bite. The coffee franchise has partnered with Discovery to launch a limited-time frozen…

Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign

July 17, 2025

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…

California Tortilla celebrating 'Shark Week' with fin hats, freebies

July 16, 2025

California Tortilla is bringing back its popular "Shark Week" promotion, offering customers a complimentary shark fin hat with the purchase of a fish taco. The…

6 ways Nekter drives loyalty without repetitive discounts

CTO Jon Asher explains why the chain doesn't go all in with heavy discounting.

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

10 ways to deliver epic customer service

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

In a world where so much is automated and impersonal, exceptional service is a brand's most human and most powerful differentiator. It's not about being…

Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant

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

Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…

How Big Chicken Is Using Guest Feedback to Fuel Franchise Growth

Big Chicken uses Ovation to identify system-wide issues and improve the guest experience across its growing franchise network. By catching trends like missing…

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Socializing for success: 13 takeaways from Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant marketers spent an hour swapping social media trips, tricks and no-nos when crafting social media plans.

Salad House taps Bikky for data-driven growth

June 3, 2025

Salad House, a health-focused franchise, is deploying the Bikky customer data platform for data-driven growth.

Top 35 Marketers to be honored at Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital…

Chipotle rolling out 'Summer of Extras'

May 21, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out "Summer of Extras," a three-month program designed to give Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. enhanced benefits, bonus…

Dishing out local store marketing secrets for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hoping to build a loyal customer base in their neighborhoods, restaurant owners can learn actionable local store marketing tactics at the upcoming Restaurant…

Big Chicken launches sandwich promo featuring sports personalities

May 9, 2025

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken is tipping off a limited-time "Inside The Sandwich Wars" promotion featuring four oversized sandwiches inspired by Shaq and his…

DEEL Media, Pointsmith launch solution integrating print, digital retail signage

May 6, 2025

DEEL Media's digital signage solutions are now integrated with Pointsmith's software, The Engine, for an end-to-end, print-to-digital media content management…

Andy's Frozen Custard to turn 40, host tour

May 5, 2025

Andy's Frozen Custard turns 40 next year, and to celebrate, the brand is launching Sweet Since '86: Andy's Frozen Custard 40th Anniversary Tour, a year-long…

Panera coming in (croissant) clutch

April 30, 2025

Panera Bread is offering a limited-edition "Croissant Clutch," a purse inspired by its Croissant Toast Sandwiches.