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Domino's wants to make sure your street gets plowed this winter

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2023

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

McDonald's brings back Adult Happy Meals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

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

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Chipotle wants people to steal napkins to fill expensive Car Napkin Holder

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 29, 2023

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

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Crumbl is ditching cookies—in its logo

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2023

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.”

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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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What happens when promos don’t work as expected

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2023

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.

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McDonald's dips its toes into footwear

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 13, 2023

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

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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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