Marketing News & Media

McDonald’s Q3 beats earnings projections

October 27, 2022

McDonald's beat analyst estimates for its third quarter with revenue of $5.87 billion, compared to expected $5.70 billion, and U.S. same store sales jumping…

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TikTok restaurant videos spurring orders, diner visits

October 26, 2022

More than half of millennial TikTok users, 53%, have visited or ordered food from a restaurant after viewing the dining location on TikTok.

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Restaurant patron price sensitivity increasing

October 25, 2022

Nearly three-quarters of consumers (72%) believe restaurant prices are higher, or much higher, than a year ago and 40% don't consider restaurants a good value.

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Arby's wood-smoked bourbon sells out

October 21, 2022

Arby's has sold out of its limited-edition smoked bourbon. It was made with the help of Ohio-based distillery Brain Brew, according to a USA Today report.

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McDonald's adult Happy Meal toys selling for $1000s

October 21, 2022

McDonald's fans looking to score the Adult Happy Meal toys may be out of luck.

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Australia-based Gelatissimo undergoes brand refresh

October 19, 2022

Sydney, Australia-based Gelatissimo has a sweet new brand identity, including a new logo, color palate and brand voice designed by the Houston Group, according…

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Taco Bell brings back Steal a Base, Steal a Taco for World Series

October 18, 2022

Taco Bell is teaming up to MLB to bring back its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promo during the 2022 World Series presented by Capital One. As always, Taco Bell…

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Restaurant loyalty spend hits record high

October 17, 2022

Restaurant customers are expressing their loyalty like never ever before which is a good thing for foodservice operators as 5% to 17% of total restaurant…

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White Castle creates behind-the-scenes video series

October 13, 2022

White Castle has produced a series of videos called "The Crave Chronicles" that takes fans behind-the-scenes of the legacy Slider burger. It's a look at the…

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Whataburger adds condiment charms to jewelry line

October 12, 2022

Whataburger has partnered with designer James Avery Artisan Jewelry to create a line of Whataburger charms, according to a press release.

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Burger King rolls out slogan as part of historic rebranding

October 7, 2022

Burger King has unveiled a tagline, "You Rule", as part of its "Reclaim the Flame" plan, announced on Sept. 9, according to a press release.

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Halo Burger’s history, dedication to community makes it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Halo Burger just celebrated its 99th birthday and the storied QSR brand has made its mark as a regional company in Michigan with a focus on community.

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Golden Chick partners with American Idol contestant for jingle

October 6, 2022

Golden Chick has partnered with American Idol alum Britney Holmes to record its jingle.

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Krystal releases Side Chik sandwich with social media influencer

October 5, 2022

Krystal has announced the release of its Side Chik chicken sandwich, and the brand has partnered with social media influencer Brittany Renner to advertise the…

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Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August

October 5, 2022

Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…

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Sonic releases pet line

October 4, 2022

Sonic Drive-In has released a pet line, according to a press release.

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4 ways restaurant automation solves labor shortage challenges

by Christin Dorner — Content and Media Manager, Star Micronics America, Inc

When there isn’t enough labor to cover mission-critical tasks at your QSR, restaurant automation can fill some of the gaps. Here are four ways technology can…

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Taco Bell bringing back subscription service for one day only

September 29, 2022

Taco Bell is bringing back it's digital taco subscription, the Taco Lover's Pass, available exclusively on the Taco Bell app for Rewards members for only one…

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Ovation secures $2M funding round

September 28, 2022

Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.

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ParTech taps machine-learning tech for loyalty software

September 27, 2022

ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Technology Corp. and provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and…

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