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McDonald's launches Squishmallow Happy Meals

McDonald’s Squishmallow Happy Meal will be available in restaurants nationwide, beginning Dec. 26.

Marketing

Crumbl enters the world of Wonka with its latest cookie

Marketing Bites: Crumbl launches a “Wonka” themed cookie. TGI Fridays and O’Charley’s focus on value. And Scooter’s Coffee donates to nonprofit Reading is Fundamental.

Marketing Bites: Pizza Hut says thank you to delivery drivers, Wingstop launches a card game and Shoney’s celebrates National Free Hot Fudge Cake Day.

The pizza chain is giving out $500,000 worth of grants to communities for snow plowing services this season.

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s has teamed up with Kerwin Frost to launch new limited edition adult happy meals. Dunkin’ and Martha Stewart launch martini glasses. And Kura Sushi introduces a new Bikkura Pon prize collection

The cookie chain unveiled a brand refresh this week that goes big on the pink and features a simplified logo that does away with the word “cookies.”

Also, new merch includes a line of mystery tee-shirts designed by celebrated artists.

Marketing Bites: Olive Garden, Sonic and Jimmy John’s launch holiday merchandise collections. Velvet Taco is giving away free tacos for a year to one lucky diner. And Wendy’s brings back its Frosty Key Tag fundraiser.

Restaurant Rewind: If the offer proves more or less enticing than anticipated, chaos can follow. Here are some prime examples from the industry’s past.

The burger giant has teamed up with Crocs on a footwear line that features iconic characters like Grimace and Birdie.

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