Marketing across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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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-
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii raises funds for donkey rescue with $20,000 goal
The new app could aid the coffee brand’s growth by driving sales and raising the quality and volume of consumer data it collects.
- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Church’s Texas Chicken teams up with Mr. Tendernism for new campaign The viral food personality and pitmaster, Walter Johnson, is feat
Dutch Bros has added two customer-created beverages, Mexican Mocha and Island Potion, to its official menu for a limited time.
Rowland Hobbs is CEO and co-founder of Stake , a fintech platform that rewards renters with cash back, working to make renting financially rewarding. Before Stake , he led design a
Noodles & Company is bringing fresh-from-the-oven comfort to the table with its new limited-time Baked Cheese Tortelloni, available Aug.
Pop Demon Hunters promotion was the first in a string of McDonald's marketing last quarter.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii raises funds with limited coffee blend.
Wingstop is saddling up for the Flavor Rodeo, bringing fan-favorites Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk back to menus nationwide after prior limited-time runs.
Hardee’s launched a new campaign focused on authenticity and engagement, seeking a new spokesperson for the brand.
As consumers continue seeking menu items that deliver both flavor and functional benefits, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is proving that even the smallest bites can make a big impact.