
Consumer Marketing Roundup: September 24, 2019
The article discusses marketing attribution using Google Analytics and Facebook Attribution.
Google is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 589 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * AI search is changing the way customers discover automotive brands, with research now happening inside AI assistants that name two or three brands and explain why [[2026-11-02 How AI Search Is Changing the Way Customers Discover Automotive Brands (e9697e)]]. * Multi-location businesses need to track AI visibility across all locations to understand where AI recommends their locations and how it describes them [[2026-11-02 How MULOs Can Win Customers Without the Click (ecb340)]]. * A restaurant's digital presence is crucial in influencing where customers decide to order, with 74% of diners saying it affects their decision [[2026-10-27 How digital friction is costing QSR orders before they begin (90bfb8)]]. * Walmart is opening its ecommerce infrastructure to outside AI shopping agents through its Agent Profiles and Walmart Agent Gateway tools [[2026-10-22 Walmart Is Building the Access Rules for Agentic Commerce (b1af98)]]. * Franchise brands can improve their online visibility through search engine optimization, local search visibility, and online reviews [[2026-10-15 Building a Modern Franchise Brand SEO, Local Search & Reviews (6f5671)]]. * Escapology's corporate team manages marketing efforts centrally, including local discovery and SEO, to support its franchisees [[2026-10-14 Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 Marketing Toolkits (98cd38)]]. * Best Life Brands' CMO Jennifer LoBianco discusses the importance of local store marketing for franchisees, highlighting the need for a combination of online and offline strategies [[2026-10-13 Building a Modern Franchise Brand in 2026 Local Store Marketing That Lifts Sales (5a8185)]]. * Restaurants face pushback and risk when integrating AI tools, with 48% of executives concerned about managing risk, due to employee and consumer concerns over inaccuracy and inefficiency [[2026-10-07 Why restaurants face pushback, risk when integrating AI tools (d45e07)]].

The article discusses marketing attribution using Google Analytics and Facebook Attribution.

The article discusses various news stories, including Google's new search function and a Pizza Hut-Kelloggs Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza collab.

Five simple tips are shared to help franchise restaurant locations win the war for hourly talent, including prioritizing application responses and leveraging technology.

Determining how to allocate the money from a franchisee marketing fund is serious business, with common themes emerging in how brands can best spend to derive best practices.

Main Goes Big president Cameron Torabi shared insights on traditional TV advertising and marketing budgets in a Q&A with 1851 Franchise.

Emerging franchise brands should allocate their marketing budgets wisely, prioritizing key areas such as digital marketing and lead generation.

Voice ordering is revolutionizing the foodservice space, with companies like McDonald's leveraging AI-powered voice technology to streamline store operations and enhance customer loyalty.

A recent survey found that 48% of Americans have interacted with at least one company on social media, highlighting the importance of social media marketing strategy.

Marketers should focus on building deeper relationships with existing customers through technology and a human touch, rather than solely relying on new customer acquisition strategies.

Franchise candidates should bring specific questions to discovery day to determine whether to pursue the franchise opportunity, including questions about the brand's team and operations.

Prospective franchisees should complete their due diligence before attending discovery day to ensure every one of their questions has an answer.

Global Franchise Group uses EZ CERT to monitor franchisee insurance compliance across 1,500 locations.

Franchisors need to utilize all of the tools available to them to build buzz in 2020 and place high in Google searches.

The article discusses the importance of integrated, omnichannel marketing, but it is not specifically about franchising or multi-unit operations.

With so much noise all around vying so desperately for consumers' attention, marketing a business effectively is an essential function to any business's lifeline.

Marketers should consider the value of brand awareness in driving sales, rather than solely focusing on driving sales.

I divide franchise sales efficiencies into two categories: the franchise sales process and franchise development personnel training.

When it comes to franchising, there are many different business models that potential owners can look to buy into.

Stacked Pickle sees a significant increase in comparative sales by integrating off-premise sales into its business model, with 38% of sales coming from third-party delivery.

Millennials use online and offline media to research and purchase products.

Dunkin' has introduced a new beverage, Shot in the Dark, which includes a reusable sipping device, as part of its pivot from doughnuts to drinks.

Our success is based on the success of our franchisees, so we put an enormous level of resources behind supporting local store marketing.

A survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans are subscribed to at least one loyalty program.

The US Justice Department is considering taking action against Apple and Facebook, with the Federal Trade Commission overseeing complaints about the social network.