McDonald’s Spent $50 Million on TV Advertising in April

Papa John’s Claims It’s Still on Track Despite More Losses

Google Wants to Tell You What to Eat

Author: Danni Santana

Chains

Chuck E. Cheese Is Reinventing Itself as a Millennial Parent Hangout

3 years ago

No one goes to Chuck E. Cheese for the food. So this is clearly an eatertainment play; almost like a Dave & Buster's for kids.

Marketing

Ahead of IPO, Postmates Ups Marketing Efforts in Key Urban Markets

3 years ago

Postmates has always done well in densely-populated, urban markets — just look at its logo. This new campaign, focused on delivery as a way of life in cities, is a smart way to capture diners' attention immediately.

Marketing

Uber Eats Gets Bang For Its Advertising Buck During the NCAA Tournament

3 years ago

Uber Eats' commercials were hard to miss during the NCAA tournament. I'm sure Subway and McDonald's did not mind the free advertising either.

Chains

Jack in the Box Franchisees Call for CEO’s Removal … Again

3 years ago

Jack in the Box is not the only restaurant chain dealing with franchisee unrest. But it does appear that its relationship with operators will not be salvaged at this point. A sale of the company is what both the company and franchisees really want.

Chains

Chick-fil-A Is Falling Out of Favor With U.S. Airports

3 years ago

Chick-fil-A has a long history of donating money to conservative groups, and it's starting to plague the chain in historically liberal cities.

Chains

Burger King Tests Plant-Based Impossible Whopper

3 years ago

We've seen many chains become early adopters of plant-based options for customers over the past year, but Burger King is probably the most surprising.

Chains

Why Expansion to Fast Casual Works for Established Restaurant Brands

3 years ago

Fast casual concepts represent a large opportunity for restaurant groups that may be feeling a bit of pressure to keep sales momentum going after turning fortunes around.

Operations

Digital Transactions Rule … Outside the U.S.

3 years ago

Generally, a higher adoption of digital payments lends itself to more consumer spending.

Chains

Subway Shutters More Stores as Diners Pass on Footlongs

3 years ago

Subway was once considered a healthier option than traditional fast food. But then diners began to realize its sandwiches are packed with calories and carbs.

Marketing

Papa John’s Hires a New CMO

3 years ago

Papa John's has its CMO. It will be interesting to see how the industry vet attempts to turn the company's fortunes around.

Chains

Papa John’s Targets a Younger Demographic With Star Power and Third-Party Delivery

3 years ago

Papa John's is fighting for cultural relevance, and it is doing so in every way imaginable. It's easily the greatest soap opera happening right now.

Chains

McDonald’s Ends Fight Against Minimum-Wage Increases

3 years ago

Technology isn't the only area where McDonald's is getting more progressive.

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