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Marketing in the restroom

Snicker all you want, but if you’re ignoring bathroom advertising—“indoor billboard advertising” in the trade—you may be flushing away a useful bottom-line opportunity. “It’s a captive audience for ad clients,” says Jeff Trent, president of Portland, Maine-based Billboardz, which specializes in restroom advertising.

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Chains make the most of a viral moment on social media

Rather than fight the momentum of a wacky or outlandish social post, some operators are jumping in on the joke.

A look at the fundamentals of marketing and how they can impact the development of new menu items. Plus: the lifecycle of a new menu item and how to manage...

The Mexican chain also brought back a seasonal dessert.

When your concept is all about chicken wings, smart buying is key to profitability in a time of rising prices. A pair of operators share their strategies.

The quest for customers is prompting some chains to think retro.

It’s hard to believe that a mere five years ago, menu developers, purchasing agents, food manufacturers and restaurant customers were in the grip of the low-carb craze.

The chain intends to pull out of the Plenti expanded loyalty network in May.

They are every operator’s dream: loyal customers who enjoy trying new cuisines and who are receptive to advertising messages. The demographic? African-Americans.

The quick-service chain is also planning a permanent memorial at the unit where the shooting occurred.

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