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Patrick Benson drives digital fandom for El Pollo Loco Patrick Benson drives digital fandom for El Pollo Loco

The entertainment industry veteran cultivates a network of authentic influencers for the restaurant chain on TikTok

Apr 22, 2024

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White Castle’s Lynn Blashford updates ‘the crave’ for today’s consumer White Castle’s Lynn Blashford updates ‘the crave’ for today’s consumer

byJoanna Fantozzi

Apr 22, 2024

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Pizza Hut’s Lindsay Morgan wants to tug on the heartstrings of nostalgic pizza fans Pizza Hut’s Lindsay Morgan wants to tug on the heartstrings of nostalgic pizza fans

byJoanna Fantozzi

Apr 22, 2024

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Dutch Bros’ Tana Davila makes branding magic for the ‘cool kid’ of coffee Dutch Bros’ Tana Davila makes branding magic for the ‘cool kid’ of coffee

byJoanna Fantozzi

Apr 22, 2024

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Domino’s Kate Trumbull appeals to today’s driven consumer Domino’s Kate Trumbull appeals to today’s driven consumer

byJoanna Fantozzi

Apr 22, 2024

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McDonald’s ‘share the pen’ philosophy has driven business results McDonald’s ‘share the pen’ philosophy has driven business results

Apr 22, 2024

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Taco Bell’s Taylor Montgomery: Marketing today is about being a connector

Taco Bell’s Taylor Montgomery: Marketing today is about being a connector

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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KFC CMO Nick Chavez says brand’s influencer strategy helps attract a younger audience

KFC CMO Nick Chavez says brand’s influencer strategy helps attract a younger audience

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Julie Hauser-Blanner named COO of Smalls Sliders

Julie Hauser-Blanner named COO of Smalls Sliders

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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CKE Restaurants chief marketing officer Jennifer Tate wins big with Carl’s Jr. burger giveaway

CKE Restaurants chief marketing officer Jennifer Tate wins big with Carl’s Jr. burger giveaway

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jillian McVicar Nelson Dunkin Power List

Dunkin’ chief marketing officer Jillian McVicar Nelson highlights its fun image

Dunkin’ chief marketing officer Jillian McVicar Nelson highlights its fun image

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Pat OToole Burger King Power List

Burger King chief marketing officer Pat O’Toole emphasizes the restaurant chain’s unique qualities

Burger King chief marketing officer Pat O’Toole emphasizes the restaurant chain’s unique qualities

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Kristin Tormey Wendy's Power List

Kristin Tormey of Wendy’s creates a distinctive tone

Kristin Tormey of Wendy’s creates a distinctive tone

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Kim Freer of Raising Cane’s: creating memories and connections

Kim Freer of Raising Cane’s: creating memories and connections

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

David Skena Krispy Kreme Power List

Why Krispy Kreme is all-in on the creator economy

Why Krispy Kreme is all-in on the creator economy

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White Castle promotes 20th anniversary of ‘Harold & Kumar’

White Castle promotes 20th anniversary of ‘Harold & Kumar’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Taco Bell collaborates with another sauce company for its Nacho Fries

Taco Bell collaborates with another sauce company for its Nacho Fries

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC

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Regional Chains

Why 154-year-old Graeter’s Ice Cream still makes its product by hand as it grows

Why 154-year-old Graeter’s Ice Cream still makes its product by hand as it grows

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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KFC is testing a new twist on its signature Twister

KFC is testing a new twist on its signature Twister

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s has introduced a new McCrispy variation as it looks to gain chicken share

McDonald’s has introduced a new McCrispy variation as it looks to gain chicken share

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Bojangles is adjusting its strategy to grow beyond the Southeast

How Bojangles is adjusting its strategy to grow beyond the Southeast

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Smalls Sliders mixes its own ‘Smorange’ Pantone color

Smalls Sliders mixes its own ‘Smorange’ Pantone color

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Subway returns honey oat bread, sriracha sauce to menu

Subway returns honey oat bread, sriracha sauce to menu

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

How Pizza Hut is leading the future of restaurant marketing

How Pizza Hut is leading the future of restaurant marketing

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Marketing & Branding

Restaurant brands roll out 4/20 promotions

Restaurant brands roll out 4/20 promotions

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Pizza Hut teams with influencer Keith Lee for LTO pie

Pizza Hut teams with influencer Keith Lee for LTO pie

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Analyzing the 'swicy' trend on restaurant menus

Analyzing the 'swicy' trend on restaurant menus

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Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro wins the 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year award

Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro wins the 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year award

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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What do teens' favorite restaurants say about the future of the industry?

What do teens' favorite restaurants say about the future of the industry?

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How Yum Brands is developing its people and aiming for gender parity

How Yum Brands is developing its people and aiming for gender parity

byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches

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How Jack in the Box plans to get to 20% digital sales with a new hybrid tech stack

How Jack in the Box plans to get to 20% digital sales with a new hybrid tech stack

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Marco’s Pizza boosts its marketing team with three key leadership appointments

Marco’s Pizza boosts its marketing team with three key leadership appointments

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KFC Global names Alex Barsk as its new CFO

KFC Global names Alex Barsk as its new CFO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chick-fil-A is once again named teens’ favorite restaurant

Chick-fil-A is once again named teens’ favorite restaurant

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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