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Shake Shack launching national rollout of redesigned mobile app
December 4, 2018
Shake Shack has rolled out web ordering across the nation following a 10-city pilot that enabled users to place orders and skip the line for pick up, according…
read nowSmashburger franchise taps mobile marketing to drive customer engagement
November 29, 2018
Smashburger franchise owner, Regrub Inc., is using ShopAdvisor’s mobile marketing system to draw new customers and expand customer engagement and so far it's…
read nowChipotle celebrates Veterans Day with BOGO special
November 5, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer a special buy-one, get-one deal in honor of veterans on Nov. 11.
read nowSurvey finds customers expect review responses 'all the time'
October 26, 2018
It's a question on all restaurateurs' minds: Should your brand respond to customer reviews? According to the latest survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers this…
read nowSwig n’ Sweets embarks on big rebranding effort
October 25, 2018
Soda and snack bar chain Swig n' Sweets is rebranding across its 17 locations in Utah and Arizona, with its Lehi location the first to debut its new look.
read nowToast adds analytics, mobile pay, loyalty integrations
October 16, 2018
Restaurant management platform, Toast, has added Avero, GoParrot, and Rooam as key integrations in the Toast Partner Ecosystem, which the company said in a…
read nowWahoo's Fish Tacos making James Beard House debut
October 3, 2018
It's not common for a fast casual brand to host dinner at the James Beard House in New York, but California's Wahoo's Fish Tacos has earned a seat at the table…
read nowThanx launches marketing platform to monitor all communication channels
October 2, 2018
Thanx, a provider of customer engagement and retention tools for restaurants and retailers, has launched Thanx Campaigns, a platform that enables segmented…
read nowChipotle piloting customer loyalty program
October 2, 2018
Hoping to drive traffic, Chipotle is getting in on the loyalty action, piloting Chipotle Rewards. The points-based loyalty system is now live in three test…
read nowSmash Pass back at Smashburger
September 28, 2018
Smashburger is again offering its Smash Pass this holiday season for $100. Available online only, the pass grants customers a free entree every day from Nov.
read nowCBD oil on the menu at By Chloe
September 28, 2018
New York-based By Chloe is getting in on the cannabis action through a partnership with Toast Holdings, the parent company of luxury cannabis brand Toast.
read nowPsst: What's the secret code for free tacos?
September 25, 2018
Chronic Tacos, a California-inspired Mexican grill, is celebrating National Taco Day Oct. 4 by giving customers a free taco. The chain will announce the secret…
read nowChipotle launches 'For Real' campaign to shine light on real ingredients
September 25, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched an integrated marketing campaign — For Real — to emphasize its commitment to preparing real food made with real…
read nowStarbucks CEO announces corporate layoffs
September 25, 2018
Starbucks CEO told employees via memo last week that corporate layoffs and a variety of other changes were coming soon in an effort to increase slowing sales…
read nowCalifornia Fish Grill makes commitment to sustainability official by joining Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
September 21, 2018
In an effort to continue to serve only sustainably caught or raised seafood in all 22 of its locations, California Fish Grill has partnered with Monterey Bay…
read nowFazoli's raising $100K for Feed the Children
September 7, 2018
Fazoli's is on a mission to raise $100,000 this month for Feed the Children, a nonprofit with a vision to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.
read nowWhy pumpkin spice latte LTOs aren't going away
August 30, 2018
Pumpkin spice lattes are now synonymous with fall and a highly anticipated annual tradition for fans and the foodservice operators offering them. Although…
read nowBalance Grille's mobile app upgrade leads to more traffic
August 29, 2018
After a few attempts, Balance Pan Asian Grille has launched a mobile app that works well for operations and customers. The chain — which posted a 17 percent…
read nowAt Potbelly, there is such a thing as 'free lunch'
August 7, 2018
Potbelly Sandwich Shop will give thousands of sandwiches, shakes and cookies through Sunday to Potbelly Perks members nationwide, according to a company press…
read nowBridg launching platform to make customer data 'more accessible' to restaurants
August 2, 2018
Bridg, a customer identification technology for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching a platform designed to make guest data more accessible and actionable…
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