- Consumers Cool On QSR Meal Bundles
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney -
Meal bundles are losing their appeal, as intel from MarketForce and CapGemini hint at what QSR restaurants should focus on as they begin welcoming diners back inside. ...
- DoorDash To Help Restaurants Set Up Websites
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Thursday, May 28, 2020
DoorDash is launching an initiative called Storefront to help restaurants create websites and directly manage online pickup and delivery orders. “The goal is to help the businesses survive the pandemic, ...
- Vice's 'F*ck That's Delicious' Pivots To Ads Supporting Local Restaurants
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The ads on digital and social platforms contain a call to action to support the Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation. ...
- Restaurants Without Masks: What Are They Trying To Say?
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Restaurant consultant Aaron Allen weighs in on why some restaurant workers are still unmasked -- and why that's a horrible risk for the industry. ...
- Apple, Google Delivered COVID-19 Tracing Technology -- Will Users Share Data?
Search & Performance Marketing Daily, Laurie Sullivan - Thursday, May 21, 2020
Apple and Google have collaborated on a technology designed to protect people -- but will consumers download and use it? ...
- Chuck E. Cheese, Applebee's Offer Food Under Different Names
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Recently, some eagle-eyed delivery app users thought they were ordering pizza and wings from a new local spot — but were shocked to find that the food was all from ...
- Wendy's Breakfast Launch Starts Strong, Lifts Morning Biz
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Monday, May 18, 2020
"It's clear that Wendy's new breakfast menu is driving traffic and intrigue, even during a time of uncertainty," according to analyst. ...
- Domino's Angered By CMA Approval Of Amazon's Purchase Of Deliveroo
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Friday, May 15, 2020
Pizza delivery chain Domino's has blasted the CMA's decision to allow Amazon to buy Deliveroo. "The Telegraph" reports the pizza business believes the decision will just "reinforce the dominance of ...
- McDonald's Issues Strict Guidelines For Reopening Eating Areas
Marketing Daily - Top of the News, Thom Forbes - Friday, May 15, 2020
Franchisees will encourage social distancing by closing some tables; requiring employees to wear masks and gowns; cleaning digital kiosks after every order. ...
- Shake Shack Offers 'Stay Home' Social Media Series
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Shake Shack is launching a social media series "in response to changing market conditions and a desire to bring value to a community of consumers tuned into the digital space during ...
- Grubhub Sued By Restaurant For False Advertising
Digital News Daily, Wendy Davis - Tuesday, May 12, 2020
"Grubhub is purposefully listing restaurants as closed or not taking online orders even though that is completely false," a Denver-based bar and restaurant alleges in a class-action complaint filed Mon ...
- Uber, Grubhub Chat About Sharing A Meal Delivery Service
Marketing Daily - Top of the News, Thom Forbes - Wednesday, May 13, 2020
They could reach an agreement as soon as this month, sources tell Bloomberg's Ed Hammond, who broke the story, but "talks could still fall through," he reports. ...
- Massholes Can Even Ruin Ice Cream: Why I Hate People
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, May 12, 2020
What one Cape Cod ice-cream bar can teach us about the best and worst of fast-food customers. ...
- Recording Artist Livingston Helps Panera Bread Provide Meals For The Needy
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Thursday, May 7, 2020
A portion of the proceeds from downloads and streams of Livingston's "Say The Word" will benefit Feeding America. ...
- Popeyes, Liquid Death Supports Musicians Sidelined By Pandemic
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Monday, May 4, 2020
Musicians who post their performances of Popeyes' jingle on social media become eligible to be paid for performing in Popeyes commercials. ...
- Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Mexican Food Takeout Or Delivery
Out to Launch, Steve McClellan - Monday, May 4, 2020
To thank supporters, Land O'Lakes Foodservice and Tabasco will give away fifty-five $55 gift cards. ...
- KFC, Olive Garden, P.F.Chang's Scramble To Celebrate Mom
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Monday, May 4, 2020
Mamas may be longing for Champagne brunches. But this year, the best they can hope for is a little takeout. ...
- How Long Will It Take Consumers To Again Eat In Restaurants?
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Monday, May 4, 2020
While the bond between people and food will never change, people's relationship with restaurants has. It depends on whether or not they use a food delivery app. ...
- Advice For Restaurateurs In 'New' Future
Marketing Insider, Mark Chmiel - Monday, May 4, 2020
For one: Plan ways to handle customer concerns. Establish a thorough, step-by-step safety program for your restaurant. ...
- Rbb Communications Creates Miami Eats Campaign
Out to Launch, Steve McClellan - Friday, May 1, 2020
Campaign is anchored by free online directory of local restaurants letting customers know where they can get takeout and delivery. ...
- Chick-fil-A Launches Meal Kit in Response To Pandemic
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Thursday, April 30, 2020
With the coronavirus prompting more consumers to want to eat at home, Chick-fil-A is rolling out a meal kit. “The chicken chain will start selling its new product nationally as ...
- Starbucks To Restart Marketing As More Locations Reopen Next Week
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Thursday, April 30, 2020
Approximately 60% of the chain's stores have drive-through service -- a factor that has helped it avoid the 100% shutdown it experienced in China. ...
- Struggling Boston Market Acquired By Engage Brands
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Boston Market has been acquired by Engage Brands, LLC, one of the Rohan Group of Companies, for an undisclosed amount. The Rohan Group of Companies operates multiple franchised restaurant concepts ...
- Restaurant Delivery Services, Issues Comprise Top Social-Media Mentions
Digital News Daily, Gavin O'Malley - Monday, April 27, 2020
Trending topics include pandemic-specific terms and practices, including "contactless delivery," such as avoiding physical contact with delivery persons and properly sanitizing deliveries. ...
- Domino's Aren't Falling At Biggest U.S. Pizza Chain
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Monday, April 27, 2020
Domino's "is about as well positioned as a restaurant company could possibly hope to be for the current COVID-19-impacted industry environment," says one analyst. ...
- Better Than Normal: California's Kindness Shows How Innovation May Save The Day
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, April 28, 2020
California is tapping into the true purpose of the restaurant business: Feeding people's need for connection and community. ...
- From One Crisis To The Next, Chipotle Grows Digital Orders, Loyalty
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Thursday, April 23, 2020
Digital sales grew 81% year over year to $371.8 million-the company's highest-ever quarterly level-representing 26% of sales. ...
- New Campaign For 'The World's Largest Hot Dog Chain'
Mediapsssst, Richard Whitman - Thursday, April 23, 2020
Wienerschnitzel, with more than 300 drive-thru restaurants in mostly Western states, just broke a new broadcast campaign. ...
- Potbelly: 'This Is The Moment When Brands Are Built'
Brand Insider, Steve Smith - Thursday, April 23, 2020
While many brands are responding to the pandemic by putting their media plans on pause, Potbelly CMO believes in investing in moments of disruption. ...
- Have A Great American Picnic, At Home
Mediapsssst, Richard Whitman - Monday, April 20, 2020
And do it with takeout, tomorrow, to support the restaurant industry with a chance to win a big prize. ...
