Marketing across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza is getting even more flavorful with the new Meaty Italian Pizza, joining its popular Papa’s Picks lineup from May 11 through June 7, 2026.
ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Recent airline disruptions have left travelers with loyalty points that may go unused.
Effective restaurant marketing requires a cohesive system to manage local visibility, digital presence, and guest reviews to prevent revenue loss across multi-location chains.
The fast-food giant reported a 3.9 percent increase in U.S. same-store sales for the first quarter of 2026, driven by value-focused menu options and marketing execution.
McDonald’s reported a 3.9% increase in U.S. same-store sales last quarter, driven by strategic value offerings and marketing initiatives.
A new report indicates that 68% of small business owners, including restaurant operators, plan to increase marketing budgets in 2026 to drive growth despite economic headwinds.
Toast Inc. has launched Toast IQ Grow, a marketing platform combining agentic AI and human support to help restaurant operators manage digital presence and customer engagement.
The QSR chain has finalized a cloud-based platform rollout across 21 states to streamline POS, digital ordering, and royalty-focused loyalty programs.
The pizza chain is launching a massive global marketing campaign across 42 international markets in its first-ever film partnership with Disney and Pixar.
As soon as Rob Russini purchased his Minuteman Press franchise in Wappingers Falls, NY early in 2026, he hit the ground running.
Swiftly’s partnership with Vistar Media integrates digital out-of-home advertising with retail media platforms, targeting shoppers across 1.1 million screens in high-traffic environments like grocery and convenience stores.
First Watch reported a 2.8% increase in same-store sales following its first major core menu overhaul in nearly a decade, boosting average check sizes.
Papa Johns is launching a global marketing campaign featuring themed personal pizzas and merchandise to celebrate the 30th anniversary and upcoming release of Toy Story 5.
Taco Bell is leveraging its AI-powered Byte platform and loyalty program expansion to drive digital sales toward a 50% mix of total domestic revenue.
FGMC event for franchise marketers held June 2-4 in Atlanta.
The chicken giant is capitalizing on Met Gala buzz by partnering with The Mark Hotel to provide luxury chicken and caviar drops for high-profile attendees.
If your mornings involve mismatched shoes, a missing snack, and a last-minute scramble out the door – you’re not alone.
Franchise development has a measurement problem. Brands obsess over lead volume, cost per lead, and funnel conversion rates.
The International Franchise Professionals Group has acquired St. Jacques Marketing to launch a new organic lead generation platform for the franchise industry.
Golden Corral is celebrating its return to the Baton Rouge community with a grand reopening celebration, featuring a giveaway for the first wave of guests and a week of special…
The fast-food giant is partnering with Disney for a movie-themed promotional menu featuring specialty Whoppers and chicken fries.
The Texas-based Pilates franchise is launching its first national advertising campaign featuring real members and instructors to emphasize authenticity and inclusivity across its growing studio network.
During Wingstop’s first quarter earnings call Wednesday, CEO Michael Skipworth painted a detailed picture of the chain’s recent growth, including the addition of over 1,000 new restaurants since 2023, as well as the more
Cicis Pizza offers Olé Pizza buffet for Cinco de Mayo.