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Mark Brandau

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Mark Brandau joined Nation's Restaurant News in 2005 as a desk editor, and since 2008 he has covered marketing and advertising trends for NRN and NRN.com. Following a move to NRN’s Chicago office in 2009, he began covering the largest foodservice chains based in the Midwest, including McDonald’s Corp. and Yum! Brands Inc. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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Chains get closer to consumers with integrated social, local mobile platforms 
Restaurants are taking their marketing to the next level with SoLoMo platforms
McDonald's rehires Easterbrook as global chief brand officer
Former CBO, head of European division returns to Golden Arches in familiar role
KFC China same-store sales fall 16%
Parent Yum China's sales drop as negative publicity, avian flu burden chain
Study: Applebee’s leads 1Q Facebook engagement
Restaurants are succeeding with brand-specific content, Expion finds
Caribou Coffee closing, rebranding 168 units
Move to rebrand as Peet’s Coffee & Tea comes after review of business strategy
KFC's Original Recipe Boneless chicken
Experts: KFC boneless chicken may have long-term potential
Original Recipe Boneless could change consumer perception of the brand, industry watchers say
KFC to launch boneless chicken 1
Original Recipe Boneless chicken will debut mid-April
Casual-dining chains top study of 1Q restaurant ads
LongHorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden break through with lighter fare and value
Customization key to developing kids' meals
Moe's, bd’s Mongolian Grill, Subway appeal to families with variety, education
Little Caesars joins deep-dish pizza battle
Chain fights Domino’s, Pizza Hut on price, menu variety and convenience
KFC introduces kids' meals
The Li'l Bucket meal is being promoted with two social media contests
Taco Bell keeps brand buzz going
Study finds consumer perception of the chain remains above its QSR peers
Wendy’s launches flatbread sandwiches
The quick-service chain takes aim at competitors with a more upscale menu item
Regional pizza chains aim to bridge digital divide
Mid-size brands defend market share by boosting online, mobile ordering
Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza make line
Smaller pizza chains try to win on customer loyalty 
Concepts like Donatos Pizza and Papa Murphy's compete for loyalty with customization and quality
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