Shake Shack VP of brand marketing Michael McGarry emphasizes experience over food

Apr 22, 2024

A fine-dining heritage and knowledge of its customer base helps the restaurant chain resonate with its audience

Stacey Pool resigns as Noodles & Company’s chief marketing officer

Apr 19, 2024

After serving in that role for four years she is moving on to work in the auto aftermarket sector

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

Apr 19, 2024

Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery & Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Carl’s Jr., Chick N Max, Chicken Guy, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Church’s Texas Chicken, Dave & Busters, Domino’s, Einstein Bros Bagels, Farmer Boys...

Einstein Bros Bagels launches first limited time offer since 2021

Apr 17, 2024

The Maplehouse Egg Sandwich plays into the sweet-and-savory trend

An inside look at the James Beard Awards and creamsicle drinks

Apr 16, 2024

Plus, details on McAlister’s Deli menu expansion

Mountain Mike’s Pizza promotes Carol DeNembo to chief marketing officer

Apr 16, 2024

The executive had been vice president of marketing since 2018

Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Jollibee, and Taco Bell

Apr 12, 2024

Plus innovation at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Black Bear Diner, Burgerville, Dog Haus, Donatos Pizza, Eatzi’s, Gott’s Roadside, Häagen-Dazs, Holey Grail Donuts, Hot Dog on a Stick, Huckleberry’s Breakfast...

Shake Shack takes on Chick-fil-A in chicken sandwich giveaway on Sundays in April

Apr 05, 2024

The burger chain also touts its antibiotic-free poultry

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway

Apr 05, 2024

Plus innovation at &pizza, Baskin-Robbins, Bojangles, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Burgerville, Carvel, Condado Tacos, Del Taco, Evergreens, Fajita Pete’s, Friendly’s, Island Fin Poké, Jason’s Deli, Krispy Kreme, Lazy...

For better or worse, the new James Beard Awards have some surprising nominees

Apr 03, 2024

The jury is still out as to what the new format means