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Permission granted by Brinker International
Deep DiveFor restaurant chains, marketing virtual brands poses equal challenge and opportunity
Third-party apps, where most virtual brands live, offer marketers access to consumer data they don't otherwise have — an increasing priority as the data privacy landscape tightens.
By Chris Kelly • March 19, 2021 -
Retrieved from DoorDash on March 09, 2021
DoorDash delivers 'In the Zone' to boost women-owned restaurants
Looking to maintain its recent momentum as delivery services have grown, DoorDash and its Caviar unit have added in-app carousels of women-owned businesses in select markets to help customers find them.
By Robert Williams • March 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from Taco Bell on August 20, 2020
Yum Brands buys Kvantum's AI business to 'fast-track' data-driven marketing
The owner of KFC and Taco Bell will combine Kvantum's machine learning tech with culture-based insights from Collider Lab, a consultancy it acquired in 2015.
By Peter Adams • March 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco names Organic digital AOR as chain accelerates digital transformation
The partnership will support the brand's efforts to advance its social media engagement and e-commerce business after a period of rapid digital growth.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on February 11, 2021
Will Clubhouse be the next social media platform for marketers?
The parent company of Burger King and Popeyes jumped on the buzzy app last week, opening the possibility of another digital channel for brands to utilize.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Julie Littman/Industry Dive
Report: Loyalty customers spend more than twice as much on takeout meals
The spending disparity between loyalty members and non-members reflects why so many major brands, including Taco Bell, Wendy's and White Castle, have added or enhanced their loyalty programs during the pandemic.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald's escalates chicken sandwich wars with merch drop
A capsule collection for the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich includes a hoodie and a vinyl record with a track that will be in the chain's advertising.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Jimmy John's
ColumnCampaign Trail: Jimmy John's bets on 'strong DNA' in rebrand designed for digital
To keep up with its "freaky fast" positioning, the sandwich chain needed to grow up without feeling old compared to its competitors.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 16, 2021 -
Rosie Bradbury/Industry Dive
Sweetgreen preps in-house agency with new exec
The fast-casual brand hired Thomas Wilder as its first executive creative director, overseeing advertising, packaging, online channels, store experiences and social media.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 16, 2021 -
Courtesy of Panda Express
Panda Express celebrates Lunar New Year with digital red envelopes
The QSR brand also partnered with influencer Joy Cho to create limited-edition kits to help families celebrate the holiday at home.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Lowe's
Deep DiveBrands get back together with experiential marketing in time for Valentine's Day
Dunkin' and White Castle are among the brands offering in-person experiences designed to be memorable and safe. But are consumers ready?
By Aaron Baar • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Permission granted by Burger King
Burger King expands loyalty program nationwide
The chain expects to have more than two-thirds of its restaurants activated with loyalty capabilities this month and will soon launch a new Royal Perks deal.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Sept. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Taco Bell
Taco Bell decries rivals' celeb menu stunts in 'Build Your Own Cravings' mobile push
Even as it teases fellow QSRs like McDonald's and Chipotle that have relied on celebrities, Taco Bell's latest effort also features influencers.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald's offers 'Golden Start' to Lunar New Year with 3 digital experiences
A livestreamed concert available only in the chain's app, an IGTV mini-series and red envelope gift cards are arriving to celebrate the holiday.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber
Uber Eats earmarks $20M in expansion of independent restaurant support
Uber's Eat Local commits $4.5 million for microgrants to support restaurant partners, as well as waives and reduces certain fees through June 30.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 4, 2021 -
McDonald's takes its loyalty program national
MyMcDonald's Rewards, which was tested across 900 restaurants, will be available at participating locations across the U.S. beginning July 8.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated June 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber Eats
Uber Eats delivers support to restaurants, comedy to Super Bowl in 'Wayne's World' tie-up
As competition heats up with DoorDash, Uber Eats announced its Super Bowl ad debut and is urging people to support local restaurants by waiving fees Feb. 3-7.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dunkin'
Dunkin' offers drive-thru weddings for Valentine's Day
Interest remains strong in the romantic holiday but marketing must reflect how consumers plan to celebrate differently because of the ongoing pandemic.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
DoorDash rides with Daveed Diggs, 'Sesame Street' for first Super Bowl ad
A reimagination of the "People in Your Neighborhood" song from the children's show highlights all the things that people can order via the app.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chipotle
Chipotle's debut Super Bowl spot highlights support for local farmers
The ad's themes reflect how Chipotle believes the coronavirus has changed consumer behavior, with a greater importance on community.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of IHOP
IHOP adds burritos and bowls to meet off-premise demand
The causal chain's off-premise comp sales increased 154% during Q3, and the new more portable items are meant to be ideal for takeout and delivery.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Checkers & Rally's
Q&ACheckers & Rally's CMO on 'crunching' 2020 and being nimble in the new year
QSR veteran Dwayne Chambers explained how an in-house marketing team and the restaurant's drive-thru concept helped the chain score a record year.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of White Castle
White Castle revamps Valentine's Day event with drive-in, carhop service
Fans of the burger chain can book time for a socially distanced date through the OpenTable website or app.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Burger King
Burger King prioritizes digital with first rebrand in more than 20 years
With its all-encompassing visual update, the QSR chain also seeks to demonstrate its improvements to food quality and sustainability.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2021 -
DoorDash
DoorDash drivers can now earn cash rewards
The benefits are part of the company's $12 million Dasher Rewards Program, which was announced in November, that offers additional incentives to the most active couriers.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 6, 2021
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