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From 1 M followers to 1. 7 M: How The Taco Spot used social media to fuel national franchise expansion
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (715+ words) Raul Martinez, director of Marketing & Business Development, reveals how the brand turned organic content into a 400-unit pipeline. In the restaurant industry, social media is often viewed as a tool for engagement, brand awareness, or customer service. While those are…...
Tocaya unveils summer happy hour menu
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (204+ words) Fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Tocayahas introduced a summer happy hour menu featuring drink specials, small bites and tortas. The menu is available for a limited time at all eight Tocaya locations Monday through Friday from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. , a according to a…...
Wonder, Zipline to launch Texas food drone delivery program
1+ day, 17+ min ago (254+ words) Wonder and Zipline have partnered to bring drone food delivery to Texas. July 1, 2026 by Amy Sorter " Writer and Editor, Connect Media A Wonder spokesperson told Fast Casual the service initially will be available through the Wonder app, with access through…...
Buffalo Wild Wings names Scott Nelson chief marketing officer
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (319+ words) Buffalo Wild Wings has named Scott Nelson as its new chief marketing officer, tapping a veteran marketer with experience in restaurant growth, brand strategy and digital innovation. Nelson will oversee the brand's marketing and culinary teams, leading efforts to strengthen…...
Earl of Sandwich opens permanent Downtown Disney location
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (238+ words) Earl of Sandwich has opened a permanent restaurant in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort after operating from temporary locations for several years. The 8, 000-square-foot restaurant is the largest in the chain's history. An official grand opening ceremony…...
Portillo's, Vienna Beef launch hot dog for America's 250th birthday
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (198+ words) Portillo's has partnered with longtime supplier Vienna Beef to launch the Char'diniera Dog to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The hot dog will be available for a limited time beginning June 30, according to a company press release. The Char'diniera Dog features a…...
The Power of the Rearview Mirror and the Windshield: An activity of reflection and projection
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (182+ words) Using the metaphor of a vehicle's small rearview mirror and large windshield, columnist Kathleen Wood shares a structured framework designed to briefly reflect on past lessons and proactively plan for future personal and professional success. June 29, 2026 by Kathleen Wood " Founder,…...
Free webinar will teach restaurant operators how AI can personalize offers
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (262+ words) That's the focus of an upcoming Fast Casual. com webinar, "The 1: 1 Personalization Playbook: Using AI to Send Every Guest Their Own Offer," scheduled for 2 p. m. ET July 15. Presented by Hang, the webinar will feature Matt Smolin, the company's co-founder and CEO,…...
In franchising, the product is now your marketing
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (325+ words) June 29, 2026 by Carla Mc Lean " Marketing Executive, IFA World Franchise Show The franchise sector continues to show steady growth, with output expected to rise to $921. 4 billion and the number of franchise establishments increasing to 845, 000 units, according to IFA's 2026 Economic Outlook…...
Nick the Greek keeps rolling in Orange County with 7th opening
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (153+ words) fastcasual. com Nick the Greek has opened its seventh Orange County, California, location at 1313 W. 17th St. , in Santa Ana. Franchisee Vipul Katariya owns and operates the restaurant, as well as units in Yorba Linda, Ventura and North Hollywood. Katariya is planning…...