Getting loyalty right

February 20, 2024

Industry veterans will offer invaluable insights on building successful loyalty programs, doing loyalty right (IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company) and…

Tacombi launches Taco Taco Club

February 13, 2024

Tacombi, a 20-unit taco chain founded in Mexico and backed by restaurateur Danny Meyer, is launching its first Taco Tuesday experience — the Taco Taco Club …

Einstein Bros launching 'unlimited coffee' for loyalty members

February 2, 2024

Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving guests a budget boost with its Unlimited Free Coffee program for Shmear Society Rewards members. Over a $3 value per visit…

Tropical Smoothie taps SNL's Chloe Fineman in ad campaign

January 11, 2024

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe is debuting Tropic Bowls, topped with fruit, granola and chia seeds on bases of acai, chia oatmeal pudding or yogurt, as…

Krak Boba launches 'PersonaliTEA' campaign

January 11, 2024

Krak Boba, a 20-unit bubble tea brand based in Southern California, is launching a marketing campaign designed to revolutionize the way people experience and…

Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'

January 10, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…

Mooyah launching virtual fitness program

January 4, 2024

To help consumers achieve balanced lifestyles, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has created a virtual fitness campaign, "Move with Mooyah,…

Starbucks stores home to EV charging stations

December 28, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…

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…