Marketing News & Media

Qdoba debuts smoky menu item

August 9, 2016

Qdoba is now making smoked brisket available for customers to add to any of the chain's customizable menu offerings. In fact, Qdoba's new Outlaw Knockout…

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Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

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Uberrito announces new location, promotions

August 8, 2016

Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…

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Can coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?

August 5, 2016

In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…

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Dickey's expands in home state with 2 new locations

August 4, 2016

Dickey's is opening two new units in southern Texas, in New Braunfels and San Marcos. The New Braunfels location opens this fall, followed by the San Marcos…

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Robeks debuts Brazilian-inspired LTOs in anticipation of Rio Olympics

August 3, 2016

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is celebrating the 2016 Rio Olympics by bringing in a bit of Brazilian flavor to its stores in the form of acai. The new…

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Burger 21 announces 2 new LTOs

August 2, 2016

Burger 21 is introducing two new LTOs, including Sweet Heat Chicken Burgers and the Watermelon shakes from now through Aug. 20.

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Einstein Brothers combats child hunger by giving away egg sandwiches

August 2, 2016

Einstein Brothers Bagels has joined forces with No Kid Hungry to combat child hunger. On Aug. 16, the chain will offer customers a free cracked egg sandwich…

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Freebirds announces free food giveaway

August 2, 2016

Freebirds, an Austin-based concept, has announced a chance for All Access Rewards members to earn free entrees. Members purchasing dinner for two between Aug.

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The true effects of food photos: part 1

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Back in the 1800s when photography was first invented, it would have been hard to imagine people using the technology to document lunch. As restaurants are…

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Alabama and Pittsburgh get a gold rush from KFC

August 1, 2016

KFC is testing a new "Georgia Gold" fried chicken and tenders in this month in Mobile and Pittsburgh. The company said the chicken has a crispy, tangy flavor,

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Boudin announces new menu items

August 1, 2016

Boudin introduced three new pork-based menu items at its San Francisco locations on July 27, according to a company press release. The new meals include the…

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Smoothie King surpasses 800 units, anticipates exponential growth

August 1, 2016

Though a relatively young concept, Smoothie King will cross a major milestone this week when it opens its 800th location on Aug. 2 in Orlando, Florida. To…

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Dickey's new LTO goes for the whole thing

July 29, 2016

Dickey's will offer a new LTO in August called a Chicknic Pack. The multi-person meal includes a whole smoked chicken, two sides, four rolls and barbecue sauce.

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Holler & Dash biscuit shop announces 2 new locations

July 29, 2016

Holler & Dash biscuit house will open new locations in Tennessee and Florida by year's end, according to a news release.

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Instagram: One marketer's take on why it may be a restaurant's best friend

July 29, 2016

There's a lot of buzz lately in the food service community about Instagram and its value as a visual marketing tool. That's part of the reason a Toronto-based…

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Corner Bakery Cafe serves up Italian menu items

July 29, 2016

Corner Bakery Cafe announced new menu items, including the Italian Classic Sandwich and the Rustic Italian Panini, in a company press release. The new…

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Firenza begins targeted expansion

July 28, 2016

Firenza Pizza signed a development agreement for five new units in North Carolina, according to a company press release. The locations will be developed over…

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Dickey's BBQ to open San Antonio unit

July 28, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will opened a new location in the Alamo Ranch community of San Antonio and celebrate with a month of promotional giveaways, according to…

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Newk's slices up new sandwich bread

July 28, 2016

Newk's Eatery is replacing its standard bread choice for five sandwiches with a new 11-grain wheat bread, beginning on Aug. 1, according to a company press…

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