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Wingstop teams with OPI RapiDry nail polish for promotionWingstop teams with OPI RapiDry nail polish for promotion

Brand partners with influencer Ashtin Earle to promote snacking with smudge-free nails 60 seconds after painting

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Jan 30, 2025
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1 Min Read
Domino's Pizza Yellow Tail wine
Marketing & Branding
Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnershipDomino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 30, 2025
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The new Mango Habanero Chicken is El Pollo Loco’s first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
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El Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decadeEl Pollo Loco introduces its first chicken flavor innovation in nearly a decade
byAlicia Kelso
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Casual Dining
Chili’s, McDonald’s, federal fundingChili’s, McDonald’s, federal funding
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Jan 30, 2025
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Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investmentsChili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments
byRon Ruggless
Jan 29, 2025
1 Min Read
McDonald's Canada's Bestie Bundle
Quick Service
McDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep benchMcDonald’s new CMO Alyssa Buetikofer demonstrates the chain’s deep bench
byAlicia Kelso
Jan 29, 2025
1 Min Read
Quick Service
Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Dunkin’ rolls out Valentine’s Day-themed merch in collaboration with artist Corey Paige Designs
Jan 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Popeyes x Don Julio collab
Quick Service
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Jan 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie, Digital Content Producer
Tom's Watch Bar
Casual Dining
Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime
Tom’s Watch Bar is ready for primetime
Jan 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Casual Dining
Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime
Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime
Jan 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Potbelly
Fast Casual
Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off
Potbelly’s new stage-gate process is paying off
Jan 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Chipotle's "Extra Sunday" promotion
Fast Casual
Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl
Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl
Jan 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
Tariq Hassan
Quick Service
McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan is leaving the company
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
Jan 27, 2025
byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches
Applebee's Boneless Wings
Casual Dining
Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Jan 27, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Just Salad recipe generator Salad AI
Fast Casual
Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app
Just Salad launches recipe generator on mobile app
Jan 24, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Taco Bell's Super Bowl campaign features Doja Cat
Quick Service
Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Jan 23, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
McDonald's Pokémon GO activation
Quick Service
McDonald’s introduces Pokémon Happy Meals, activations
McDonald’s introduces Pokémon Happy Meals, activations
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion
Chipotle has recruited three TikTok creators for giveaway promotion
Jan 22, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Red Robin
Casual Dining
Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts
Red Robin gains momentum from local marketing efforts
Jan 21, 2025
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1 Min Read
Lunar New Year lanterns Chinese Menu Online survey items
Marketing & Branding
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Chick-fil-A's new family meals
Quick Service
Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices
Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
El Pollo Loco
Marketing & Branding
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
Jan 17, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
arbys quitters
Marketing & Branding
Restaurant chains make their cases for or against Quitters Day
Restaurant chains make their cases for or against Quitters Day
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Dutch Bros Sticker Groovy And Bright
Marketing & Branding
Stickers stick the landing in restaurant marketing
Stickers stick the landing in restaurant marketing
Dec 23, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Why so many legacy restaurant brands are launching spinoffs
Why so many legacy restaurant brands are launching spinoffs
Dec 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Loyalty programs
Marketing & Branding
8 new restaurant loyalty programs and rewards revamps of 2024
8 new restaurant loyalty programs and rewards revamps of 2024
Dec 18, 2024
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8 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Starbucks, insurance liability, Buffalo Wild Wings
Starbucks, insurance liability, Buffalo Wild Wings
Dec 17, 2024
byNRN staff
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Marketing & Branding
A look at the year in brand collaborations – on and off the menu
A look at the year in brand collaborations – on and off the menu
Dec 17, 2024
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11 Slides
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Influencer marketing takes off with restaurant brands
Influencer marketing takes off with restaurant brands
Dec 13, 2024
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6 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Restaurant brands are getting personal with their customers to cut through the noise
Restaurant brands are getting personal with their customers to cut through the noise
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Marketing & Branding
10 marketing and operations restaurant trends for 2025
10 marketing and operations restaurant trends for 2025
Dec 12, 2024
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10 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Nick Chavez of 7 Brew
Marketing & Branding
7 Brew names Nick Chavez as its first chief marketing officer
7 Brew names Nick Chavez as its first chief marketing officer
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
SONIC Iconic Drinks by Paris & Nicole
Marketing & Branding
Sonic collaborates with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in ‘Simple Life’ throwback
Sonic collaborates with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in ‘Simple Life’ throwback
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Luna Grill appoints former Taco Bell executive as first chief marketing officer
Luna Grill appoints former Taco Bell executive as first chief marketing officer
Dec 9, 2024
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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