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Crumbl cookie dough

Crumbl jumps into the edible cookie dough space Crumbl jumps into the edible cookie dough space

Crumbl’s cookie dough bits come in an 8-ounce package and are available for $6.99 in the Louisville, Ky., market.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jun 3, 2024

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Wendy’s rolls out Saucy Nuggs Wendy’s rolls out Saucy Nuggs

Jun 3, 2024

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SONIC Park Course

Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games to host the extreme sports competition at the end of June Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games to host the extreme sports competition at the end of June

May 31, 2024

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Marketing & Branding

Smashburger announces Thomas Prather as new chief marketing officer Smashburger announces Thomas Prather as new chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 30, 2024

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Marketing & Branding

Red Robin’s bottomless menu has driven value scores ‘through the roof’Red Robin’s bottomless menu has driven value scores ‘through the roof’

May 30, 2024

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Jacks 4 Munchie Menu

Jack in the Box joins in on the value play game with new price point for Munchies: Under $4 Jack in the Box joins in on the value play game with new price point for Munchies: Under $4

May 30, 2024

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Taco Bell X Cheez It Crunchwrap+Tostada 2 (1810x1099)

Taco Bell will bring its Cheez-It Crunchwrap nationwide

Taco Bell will bring its Cheez-It Crunchwrap nationwide

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Fast food officially has a perception problem

Fast food officially has a perception problem

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Personalized marketing evolves into a necessity for restaurant brands

Personalized marketing evolves into a necessity for restaurant brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s CosMc’s has launched a loyalty program

McDonald’s CosMc’s has launched a loyalty program

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Puerto Rican migrant becomes an award-winning Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee

Puerto Rican migrant becomes an award-winning Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How Taco Bell is becoming more of a global restaurant company

How Taco Bell is becoming more of a global restaurant company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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BurgerFi becomes ChickenFi to draw attention to the debut of its chicken sandwich

BurgerFi becomes ChickenFi to draw attention to the debut of its chicken sandwich

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Pizza Hut names new global chief brand officer and chief marketing officer

Pizza Hut names new global chief brand officer and chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Restaurant operators share insights on the disappearing daypart

Restaurant operators share insights on the disappearing daypart

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

McDonald’s new Grandma McFlurry shines a light on the loneliness epidemic

McDonald’s new Grandma McFlurry shines a light on the loneliness epidemic

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

2024 Power List Reader Picks

The restaurant industry’s most influential marketers, according to NRN readers

The restaurant industry’s most influential marketers, according to NRN readers

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Why you should stay nimble with your restaurant's social media

Why you should stay nimble with your restaurant's social media

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How El Pollo Loco, Zaxby’s, and Shake Shack are staying nimble on social media while stalwart Chick-fil-A is falling behind

How El Pollo Loco, Zaxby’s, and Shake Shack are staying nimble on social media while stalwart Chick-fil-A is falling behind

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Digital marketing is the number one item on operators’ tech stack wish lists

Digital marketing is the number one item on operators’ tech stack wish lists

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Former TikTok employee Lena Katz shares tips for restaurant influencer marketing campaigns

Former TikTok employee Lena Katz shares tips for restaurant influencer marketing campaigns

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Marketing leader Dan Bejmuk offers advice on smart restaurant influencer campaigns

Marketing leader Dan Bejmuk offers advice on smart restaurant influencer campaigns

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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North Italia taps into Formula One Miami Grand Prix with Fan Fest activation

North Italia taps into Formula One Miami Grand Prix with Fan Fest activation

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Restaurant brands prepare for the Mother’s Day rush

Restaurant brands prepare for the Mother’s Day rush

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Bloomin Outback Steakhouse Q1 2024

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands notes consumer pressures

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands notes consumer pressures

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Portillo’s names Nick Scarpino CMO, Keith Correia as chief information officer

Portillo’s names Nick Scarpino CMO, Keith Correia as chief information officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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QSRs ramp up value promotions to win back traffic

QSRs ramp up value promotions to win back traffic

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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IHOP launches another movie-inspired menu and kids eat free promotion

IHOP launches another movie-inspired menu and kids eat free promotion

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jack in the Box marketing chief Ryan Ostrom explains keys to brand’s fun online personality

Jack in the Box marketing chief Ryan Ostrom explains keys to brand’s fun online personality

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Marketing & Branding

Why Yum Brands had its first negative quarter since the pandemic

Why Yum Brands had its first negative quarter since the pandemic

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Top 500 Restaurants

KFC U.S. takes a big hit in a competitive chicken category

KFC U.S. takes a big hit in a competitive chicken category

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Applebee’s has brought back its Dollarita promotion

Applebee’s has brought back its Dollarita promotion

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chili's new Big Smasher Burger

Chili’s gains dine-in traffic from its value messaging

Chili’s gains dine-in traffic from its value messaging

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Krispy Kreme Rewards App

Krispy Kreme launches a new rewards program

Krispy Kreme launches a new rewards program

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Duck Donuts QuackChat

Why Duck Donuts made the switch from a loyalty app to an SMS rewards program

Why Duck Donuts made the switch from a loyalty app to an SMS rewards program

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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