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Marketing Bites

 

The weekly column from Managing Editor Heather Lalley, looking at the restaurant industry's latest marketing gimmicks, trends and campaigns. 

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Olive Garden launches a holiday merchandise collection starring its iconic cheese graters

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 16, 2023

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.

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Taco John's puts a big marketing push behind its Apple Grande dessert

 By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 09, 2023

Marketing Bites: Restaurant chains continue to push holiday promos. Meanwhile, White Castle launches affordable promos and other chains celebrate National Pickle Day.

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Restaurant chains are feeling festive already

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 02, 2023

Marketing Bites: Various chains launch holiday promos; Dunkin’ and Bark team up on dog toys for a cause; and chicken chains celebrate National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day in creative ways.

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Wendy's celebrates Hallo-Weekend with spooky good deals

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 26, 2023

Marketing Bites: More restaurant chains are getting ready for Halloween weekend. Other chains are honoring public servants this week. And a look at what food-centric holidays are coming up.

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Chili's celebrates its second Barbz Day with pink 'Barbaritas'

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Marketing Bites: From Barbz Day to free pizza promotions, here’s a look at what’s new in restaurant marketing.

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Restaurant chains want diners to feel lucky on Friday the 13th

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 12, 2023

Marketing Bites: Restaurant chains continue to get into the spooky spirit. White Castle debuts new merch. And chains celebrate other food-centric holidays.

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Restaurant chains gear up for spooky season

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 05, 2023

Marketing Bites: Restaurant chains launch spooky specials, Taco Bell is giving away free tacos for life and Jimmy John’s tries out boy math.

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Coffee chains brew up promotions for National Coffee Day

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 28, 2023

Marketing Bites: Dairy Queen drops new merch, the Spongmonkeys debut their first single and a variety of food-centric holidays are around the corner.

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Burger King wants to help diners score a date

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 21, 2023

Marketing Bites: The burger giant launches a limited-edition Homecoming Meal, Panera is paying for dating subscription services and Schlotzsky’s debuts a sandwich-inspired home decor line.

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Ice Spice and Dunkin' collaborate on new seasonal drink

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 14, 2023

Marketing Bites: Dunkin’ launches the Ice Spice Munchkins Drink in a commercial during the VMAs, Sweetgreen teams up with Renee Rapp and where to score a deal on National Cheeseburger Day.

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