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Angry Chickz launches loyalty program and app with free slider offer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Get ready to swirl into something sweet!

Panera introduces points system to its loyalty program for 70 million members

- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - Loyalty - News Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program The fast-casual chain is shifting to a points-based program with tiers

The Gyro Project gives away 10,000 prizes on National Gyro Day.

The sandwich franchise has introduced a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich and new side items as part of its late summer and back-to-school promotional lineup.

Fast-casual chicken franchise Pollo Campero has announced the limited-time return of its fan-favorite queso as part of a new bacon-focused promotional menu.

The pizza giant enters its fifth year as the official NFL sponsor with an aggressive price promotion and expanded local team partnerships.

Shell is partnering with MyMcDonald’s Rewards to offer fuel discounts, aiming to leverage the burger giant's massive loyalty base to increase traffic at gas stations.

On Aug. 10, Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino stepped down, handing the company to David Deno, former chief executive of Bloomin' Brands.

Open to eligible participants in the U.S. and Canada, the Instagram giveaway runs through August 31st.

Senior living operators Treplus Communities and Greystar are adapting dining and marketing strategies to meet the shifting preferences of aging Baby Boomers and Gen X.

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain reported a 9% increase in same-store sales and continued traffic growth, beating analyst expectations through brand resonance and unique marketing.

Bobbles & Lace measures franchise marketing ROI through customer loyalty and retention.

The largest Zaxbys franchisee group, Roost & Rise Holdings, has promoted an hourly restaurant cook to a corporate marketing role following a successful viral video campaign.

"Scott has a proven track record of building iconic brands, connecting with guests and delivering broad-based business results," said Dave Pace, President and CEO of Red Robin.

Here is something no one wants to talk about. CMOs throughout the franchise world are paying the tax on marketing programs that were never built to scale.

During Papa Johns second quarter earnings call last week, CEO Todd Penegor said the company’s transformation is taking longer than expected as he reported a 8.3% same-store sales decline.

AI-driven customer discovery is rendering the traditional marketing funnel obsolete, forcing franchise brands to rethink how they target and convert modern consumers.

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 07, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Pet Butler announced that franchise owners from across the country attended the NIU Naperville Conference Center for its 2026 National Training Conference.

McDonald's environmental footprint was significant in the 1980s, but the company has since implemented sustainability measures to reduce waste and energy consumption.

Jason’s Deli is engaging customers for National Sandwich Month by launching a contest to crowdsource and vote on its next limited-time menu offering.

Jamba has partnered with the upcoming comedy film Spa Weekend to launch a limited-time promotional campaign featuring a new smoothie, a national sweepstakes, and branded prize packages.

- Quick Service - Finance - Marketing & Branding - News Papa Johns shakes up marketing leadership as its struggles continue The fast-food pizza chain reported a North America same-