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Taco Bell CMO sole restaurant industry player on NRF Top 25 list
January 5, 2017
Taco Bell Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Thalberg was the only restaurant industry leader named to the National Retail Federation's 2017 list of 25 people…
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Why Dominos and Papa John's sales are up in a food service downturn
by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions
Why are some pizza chains thriving in an overall economic downturn for the restaurant industry? The answers speak volumes about today's customers' demands.
read nowTaco Bell responds to customers with New Year's resolutions
January 4, 2017
Taco Bell is kicking off 2017 with a series of "resolutions" to its customers and employees, reflecting the kind of brand responsiveness increasingly demanded…
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Freshii's devilish promo rewards customers for ditching QSR gift cards
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The latest promotion from Freshii — which officially classifies itself as a "health casual" brand — is taking direct aim at its fast food competitors by…
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FastCasual accepting nominations for Top 100 Movers & Shakers
January 4, 2017
FastCasual is taking nominations for its annual list of Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which honors the brands and executives leading the fast casual restaurant…
read nowDunkin' goes deep (south) with help from Drew Brees
January 4, 2017
Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and existing franchisee, Vik Patel, to develop up to 69 sites in New Orleans, Baton…
read nowLittle Caesar's LTO feeds family for a fiver
January 3, 2017
Little Caesars comes out of the gate swinging in 2017, with two offerings giving customers cash back along with a little something sweet to start 2017. The…
read nowCulver's pays melty homage to the pride of Wisconsin
January 3, 2017
Already renowned for its frozen custard, Culver's is hanging its hat on dairy again to kick off the new year. According to a news release, the chain in…
read nowBronx McDonald’s introduces self-serve kiosks, adds employees
January 3, 2017
A McDonald’s in the Bronx, New York, that recently reopened with self-serve kiosks has significantly added the number of employees, according to…
read nowStudy: QSR and Fast Casual only restaurant segments to see traffic growth in '17
January 3, 2017
If there's a bright spot in the restaurant industry outlook for the year ahead, at least one data analysis and research company believes it will be in the…
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'McVatican' opens to less-than-pleased Cardinals
January 3, 2017
McDonald's may not be in the best graces with Italians these days with its plans for a restaurant near the cherished "Il Duomo" in Florence, and now the…
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Pushing boundaries: Top 10 menu trends of 2017 revealed
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Combining cuisines from all over the world will be 2017's No. 1 trend. Other trends include spicier flavor profiles, more vegan and veggie options and DIY…
read nowNRDC cries 'foul' on Burger King's antibiotic-raised chicken claims
December 30, 2016
The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is crying "foul" on the recent announcement from Burger King and Tim Hortons that the brands will stop purchasing…
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The lucky 13: Twitter features to maximize restaurant marketing
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
Twitter has effectively been our micro-blogging friend for a decade, which has changed the face of marketing because this great promotional tool allows brands…
read nowDollar dogs at Hot Dog on a Stick this January
December 29, 2016
Hot Dog on a Stick is offering $1 turkey or veggie dogs every January Tuesday as part of a customer appreciation promotion that incorporates social media and…
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'If in doubt, leave it out': The lessons in Cinnabon's Carrie Fisher tweet
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Cinnabon's poorly received social media post about Carrie Fisher, upon her death this week, has restaurant leaders talking about how best to prevent such…
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5 findings inside diners' minds make great guides for 2017
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
NPD Group recently outlined its top five predictions about the American diner's state of mind as it relates to the dinner plate. Taken collectively, these five…
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Cinnabon unleashes wrath of internet over Fisher tweet
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Cinnabon is struggling today with a problem that haunts just about every restaurateur in the digital age after the company's social media managers posted what…
read nowKFC China develops customer facial recognition technology to suggest menu items
December 28, 2016
KFC’s Chinese division is creating kiosks that will suggest menu items to customers based on their appearance, according to The Daily Dot. Specifically, the…
read nowBrands usher in 2017 with LTOs
December 28, 2016
All around the fast food universe, chains are preparing to be reborn as newer, better versions of themselves when the new year starts at midnight Saturday.
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