- In A Pizza-Driven World, Domino's Keeps Dominating
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, October 13, 2020
America continues to rely on pepperoni's magical powers to get through the pandemic, with Domino's U.S. sales rising 17.5%. ...
- Taco Bell Launches eGifting Service
Around the Net in Email, Ray Schultz - Thursday, October 8, 2020
Taco Bell has launched an eGifting service called Taco Gifter. It is part of an effort by the brand to embrace the digital-first economy. ...
- Domino's Dials Into Garbage Guilt
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The pizza giant is introducing local details on pizza-box recycling. ...
- Queen For A Day: Why Burger King Proudly Planted One On Ronald McDonald
MediaDailyNews, Joe Mandese - Thursday, September 10, 2020
To help celebrate gay pride, Burger King has literally planted one on arch rival McDonald's spokescharacter Ronald McDonald. ...
- Savoring A Well-Earned Love Letter To Restaurants
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Longing for a restaurant meal, yet dreading the risks that come with it? National Restaurant Association launches ad campaign meant to tempt you back. ...
- McDonald's To Offer Travis Scott Meal
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Friday, September 4, 2020
McDonald's is offering its first celebrity meal in nearly 30 years with the founder of Cactus Jack Records. Through October. 4, the fast food company will sell the Travis Scott ...
- Krispy Kreme Finally Opens NYC Flagship
Around the Net In Brand Marketing, Tanya Gazdik - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
After a delay prompted by the pandemic, Krispy Kreme has finally opened in Times Square, complete with the world’s largest hot light and the nation’s tallest glaze waterfall. Opening during ...
- Ernst & Young: Most People Still Dread Restaurants. What Can Change That?
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Monday, August 31, 2020
EY's latest tracking says 53% of U.S. consumers are still uncomfortable with dining out. Mike Gottlieb, global restaurant leader, explains how the restaurant landscape is going to solve the= prob ...
- Carl's Jr.'s Latest? Weekday Wining
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Carl's Jr. is classing up its Steakhouse Angus Thickburger, rolling out a wine-pairing experience with Nocking Point Wines. ...
- Husband Of Kamala Harris Part Of A Past $42M Lawsuit Over Taco Bell Chihuahua Mascot
Around the Net in Search Marketing, Laurie Sullivan - Friday, August 14, 2020
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Democratic VP Kamala Harris, is in the midst of a decade-long battle over the Taco Bell chihuahua. He and another man claim they created the chihuahua ...
- COVID-19 Cozy: How Church's Chicken Got Closer To Consumers
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Friday, August 14, 2020
Church's Chicken took a digital-first approach offline and online to get willing customers to give up personal information and share a little bit about themselves. ...
- Inspire Brands Puts $424M Media Portfolio Up For Review
MAD, Larissa Faw - Friday, August 7, 2020
Inspire ranks as the U.S.'s fourth-biggest restaurant company and hopes to better align its media approach. ...
- Shake Shack Still Getting Shook
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Monday, August 3, 2020
Systemwide, sales fell 45% to $123.8 million in the second quarter, with an operating loss of $24.1 million. ...
- Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Tops In Satisfaction
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Chick-fil-A and Chipotle top the American Customer Satisfaction Index. But even before the pandemic, consumers were losing their appetite for restaurants. ...
- Fast-Food Cravings: Health, Comfort, Hospitality
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Maeve Webster, president of Menu Matters, explains what comes next in this "We're re-opening -- oops, maybe not" period. ...
- Q&A: Can Subscriptions Reignite Restaurant Sales?
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Monday, June 29, 2020
Panera Bread's new chief brand officer explains how it hopes subscriptions -- and plenty of free coffee -- can reignite its breakfast business. ...
- Searches On Yelp For Black-Owned Businesses Rose Nearly 2000% Since May
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Friday, June 26, 2020
Yelp released its latest Economic Impact Report outlining the economy as people respond to Black Lives Matter protests and as states begin to re-open and some re-close. ...
- After Three Months Of Home Cooking, Will America Race Back To Restaurants?
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Monday, June 8, 2020
How pent-up demand will balance lingering Covid-19 concerns and financial worries is still unclear. NPD's David Portalatin shares his outlook. ...
- Consumers Cool On QSR Meal Bundles
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meal bundles are losing their appeal, as intel from MarketForce hints at what QSR restaurants should focus on as they begin welcoming diners back. ...
- 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. ...
- Reopening Success Depends On Staff Training
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, May 19, 2020
As restaurants ready reopening plans, everything seems uncertain. Blue Orbit consultant Michael Maxwell explains how getting staff ready can save the day. ...
- 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 ...
- Restaurant Employees To Benefit From This Year's National Slider Day Celebration
Mediapsssst, Richard Whitman - Thursday, May 14, 2020
White Castle is throwing a "Slider Jam" virtual party featuring Dude Skywalker. ...
- 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. ...
- 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. ...
- 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. ...
- Google: Fast-Food Franchises Become Phishing Lures In COVID-19 Scams
Inside Performance, Laurie Sullivan - Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Phishing lures using American fast-food franchises and COVID-19 messaging are being used to target personal accounts of U.S. government employees. Google's Threat Analysis Group released a report Wednesday detailing the ...
- Burger King's Rebel Whopper Ad Banned By ASA
Around the Net In MAD London, Sean Hargrave - Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Burger King is accustomed to receiving plaudits for its risk-taking advertising but it has been slapped on the wrists by the ASA today. The "BBC" reveals the restaurant chain has ...
- Burger King Salutes 'Couch-po-tatriots,' Rewards Problem-Solving Kids
Marketing Daily, Steve Ellwanger - Monday, April 13, 2020
New commercials note that "Your country needs you to stay on your couch and order in." ...
- How Chick-fil-A Became A Teen Heartthrob
QSR Land, Sarah Mahoney - Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The new Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" ranking says Chick-fil-A achieved the highest restaurant mindshare in nearly 20 years. ...
