Jersey Mike's raises $4M for Feeding America

November 27, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs and its customers raised $4 million in November for Feeding America, a U.S.-based hunger relief organization.

KC Chipotle renames store in honor of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift

November 20, 2023

A Chipotle in Kansas City is renaming itself "Chipolte" in honor of Travis Kelce, a two-time Super Bowl-winning tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and new…

The Outsiders: 32M Americans ditching traditional mealtimes

by Janine Perry — Director of Strategy, Partners + Napier

October 20, 2023

Restaurants may increase traffic and check spend by rethinking day-part strategy, messaging and menu options, according to research from Partners + Napier.

Chipotle meeting Gen Z needs with later hours on Halloween

October 18, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition, Boorito, is back with a national $6 digital entree offer for its rewards members. The deal is available on…

Big Chicken inspiring kids to learn about space travel

October 18, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is teaming up with Blue Origin's nonprofit Club for the Future to inspire future generations to learn about space travel.

Chipotle rollling out a digital-only item

October 17, 2023

Chipotle, an official sponsor of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, is wheeling out a digital-only menu item inspired by Team Principal Guenther Steiner's go-to…

Surf's up at Playa Bowls

October 16, 2023

Playa Bowls, specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as juices, smoothies and cold brew, is the official sponsor of USA Surfing's…

Zaxby's trolls Philadelphia with Dolph Lundgren ad

October 11, 2023

Athens, Georgia-based Zaxby's is putting its own spin on the classic Philly cheesesteak and has tapped Dolph Lundgren to star in an ad campaign geared toward…

Newk's brand refresh adding 'a little extra'

October 5, 2023

Newk's Eatery has rebranded with the tagline "Extra with Every Bite" to amplify the little extras that guests love about the restaurant, said CMO Denise Pedini.

Scooter's launches $1 menu

October 2, 2023

Scooter's Coffee has created a Dollar Delights Menu featuring items priced at $1. Options include mini donuts, brewed coffee, an extra shot of espresso, sweet…

Peet’s Coffee rewarding 'disloyal' Starbucks, Dunkin' customers

September 28, 2023

It pays to be disloyal at Peet's Coffee on National Coffee Day (Sept. 29) when the chain will allow customers to redeem rewards points from competitors…

Chipotle hooks up with Clemson Tigers

September 18, 2023

Chipotle has partnered with Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley to temporarily rename the Chipotle restaurant at 393 College Ave., in Downtown Clemson…

Chipotle launches BOGO trivia

August 21, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of Chipotle's ingredients, food standards, culinary techniques…

Shake Shack searching for chief avocado officer

August 14, 2023

Shake Shake is searching for its first-ever chief avocado officer who shares its passion and pride for avocados. Published on LinkedIn, and on Instagram…

Thanx adds 4 reporting dashboards

August 8, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has debuted four automated reporting dashboards designed to accurately measure and improve loyalty program…

Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman landing at Kura Sushi

August 1, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept serving cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is partnering with Warner Bros.

Tacombi debuts 1st Chicago location

July 26, 2023

Tacombi, which launched in 2006 as a taco-serving bus on the sands of the Yucatán and now operates 17 taquerias, has opened its first taqueria in Chicago.

Chipotle celebrating National Avocado Day with free concert tickets

July 25, 2023

In partnership with the Peruvian Avocado Commission, Chipotle Mexican Grill is turning up the volume for National Avocado Day — July 31 — by giving fans…

Chipotle teams up with soccer stars

July 19, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill, a partner of U.S. Soccer, is bringing back "Bowls for Goals," a promotion for the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming matches in New…

Kraft joins the 'Mayoverse'

July 19, 2023

Kraft Real Mayo is bringing mayo fantasies to life in the Mayoverse, an out-of-this-world digital space that celebrates peoples' passionate love of mayonnaise…