IHOP expands its virtual restaurant brands lineup

Apr 24, 2024

IHOP is expanding its partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts to grow Pardon My Cheesecake and add NASCAR Refuel and MLB Ballpark Bites to its system.

Consumers serve as the north star of IHOP’s influencer strategy

Apr 22, 2024

The restaurant company leverages influencers for its omnichannel marketing approach, and CMO Kieran Donahue recently added an NIL campaign featuring student-athletes.

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC

Apr 19, 2024

Plus innovation at Beyond Juicery & Eatery, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Carl’s Jr., Chick N Max, Chicken Guy, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Church’s Texas Chicken, Dave & Busters, Domino’s, Einstein Bros Bagels, Farmer Boys, Hooters, Iron Hill Brewery &...

Chuck E. Cheese partners with deaf children’s society

Apr 17, 2024

Brand seeks to enhance inclusivity and accessibility at play centers

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway

Apr 05, 2024

Plus innovation at &pizza, Baskin-Robbins, Bojangles, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Burgerville, Carvel, Condado Tacos, Del Taco, Evergreens, Fajita Pete’s, Friendly’s, Island Fin Poké, Jason’s Deli, Krispy Kreme, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Newk’s Eatery...

First Watch adds benefits for caretakers

Apr 01, 2024

In response to high demand, First Watch recently added child and elder care benefits for part-time and full-time employees.

IHOP is bringing its Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola to restaurants

Apr 01, 2024

The IHOP x Pepsi creation was first introduced in March 2022 and was available only through a social media giveaway.

Dine Brands joins initiative to diversify franchise ownership

Mar 29, 2024

Dine Brands is supporting the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program aimed at providing business ownership opportunities.

Perkins debuts catering program nationwide

Mar 22, 2024

Family-dining brand of Ascent Hospitality offers new pickup-delivery menu

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s

Mar 14, 2024

Plus innovation at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Bob Evans, Caribou Coffee, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chipotle Mexican Grill, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Dave & Buster’s, Friendly’s, Gong Cha, Gott’s Roadside, The Habit Burger Grill, Honeygrow, Island...