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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Invites Families to Stay and Play with Limited Edition Mahjong Set
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, the iconic family-dining restaurant known for homestyle meals, all day value, and its iconic bakery, is inviting guests to linger a little longer with the launch of a limited-edition Perkins Mahjong set.
Inspired by the Perkins experience and the traditions that have brought families together around its tables for 60 years, the exclusive set puts a Perkins inspired spin on one of the world’s most beloved tabletop games. Designed for both longtime Mahjong players and those discovering the game...
Arby’s Brings Back Steak Nuggets With Push Across Loyalty, Sports and Social
Arby’s is supporting the limited-time return of its Steak Nuggets with a mix of influencer content, a loyalty promotion and football-related activations.
The restaurant chain recently brought back the menu item, which features bite-sized pieces of 100% steak. The return is being supported by activity across social media and sports partnerships, including appearances tied to both college and professional football.
As part of its social media efforts, Arby’s partnered with reality TV star, model and influencer Caleb McDaniel on content...
Hi Baby Gorgeous! Wendy's is Officially Serving Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal
WHAT: Wendy's Chicken Nuggets have never been so glamorous. Starting today, fans can order Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, inspired by the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star's go-to Wendy's order. After years of Lisa sharing her love for Wendy's across the Bravo universe, Wendy's is going the distance with this digital-exclusive meal only available in the Wendy's App and on DoorDash. Plus, when fans order Barlow's meal in the Wendy's app between 9/16 and 9/30, they're entered for...
Chef Boyardee Launches New National Brand Campaign, Marking the Next Champter for an American Icon
Chef Boyardee®, the iconic food brand that has been feeding American families for nearly a century, today announced the launch of a new national brand campaign, marking the latest step in a year of significant innovation and investment.
Since joining Hometown Food Company in 2025, Chef Boyardee has moved quickly to build on its deep brand equity while expanding what the brand can offer today's consumer. In 2026, Chef Boyardee returned to the national stage through a major NASCAR partnership, entered the...
Sonny’s BBQ Brings Back Porktoberfest With Six Weeks of Pulled‑Pork Deals, Cruise Sweepstakes
Sonny’s BBQ is bringing back Porktoberfest, its annual fall promotion built around the chain’s signature slow-smoked pulled pork. The campaign runs from September 21 through October 25, with six weeks of deals for loyalty members and a cruise sweepstakes designed to build engagement.
This year’s promotion is tied to Sonny’s BBQ Rewards, the company’s free loyalty program, and includes weekly offers aimed at driving repeat visits.
"Every fall, Porktoberfest is our love letter to pulled pork, and to...
Wingstop Kicks Off Football Season with New Lemon Pepper Trio and Its First-Ever Wing Pass
Football season is back, and Wingstop is bringing more flavor to fans' game day rituals with the Lemon Pepper Trio, alongside new ways to fuel the watch party all season long.
For the first time, Wingstop is taking its iconic Lemon Pepper beyond the original dry rub with two bold new expressions crafted by Wingstop's Flavor Experts, giving fans three ways to get their Lemon Pepper fix:
SONIC Leans into Football Season with Sweeter $7 Big Deal Meal, New Athlete-led Campaign
SONIC Drive-In is tying its latest value play to football season, refreshing its $7 Big Deal Meal with a dessert addition and launching a new marketing campaign featuring Baker Mayfield and Bijan Robinson.
Available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide, the updated $7 Big Deal Meal now includes a SONIC Cheeseburger, medium drink, choice of medium tots or fries, and a vanilla sundae topped with whipped cream, a cherry and a choice of hot fudge, strawberry...
Chick-fil-A Brings Chicken & Waffles, S’mores Offerings Nationwide
Chick-fil-A is bringing its Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches to restaurants nationwide beginning Aug. 24, expanding on a limited-time test of the offering in select markets in 2025.
The launch also introduces two seasonal beverages: the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. The three items are part of Chick-fil-A’s yearlong "Newstalgia"-inspired menu strategy, which marks the brand’s 80-year heritage by pairing familiar favorites with new twists.
"In this year of Newstalgia-inspired celebrations, we wanted to bring something unique this fall...
Gotta Go Fast! Wendy's Brings Sonic the Hedgehog™ Kids' Meal to the US this Summer
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, Wendy's® is bringing fans a collectible Kids' Meal experience featuring one of seven collectible character card cases, each with a unique set of character cards from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
There are 35 trading cards in all to collect across the seven character sets featuring iconic heroes like Sonic the Hedgehog, Amy Rose and Miles "Tails" Prower, alongside faithful allies Silver the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna...
Got Beef Introduces ‘Granny,’ an AI-Generated Brand Spokesperson
Grass-fed jerky brand unveils a fully AI-produced granny character to anchor its social content as part of a lean, technology-driven operating model.
Got Beef, a direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef jerky brand, announced the launch of “Granny,” an AI-generated brand spokesperson who has already started appearing across the company’s social media platforms and a new billboard campaign. The character marks the centerpiece of the brand’s content strategy and reflects a broader operating approach built around artificial intelligence tools.
Granny is a recurring...
Pizza Hut Debuts Hut Originals as It Leans Into Nostalgia and Family Traditions this Summer
Pizza Hut is rolling out Hut Originals, a new summer platform designed to spotlight the brand's most recognizable menu items, experiences and fan-driven traditions. The initiative launches alongside the new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza, now available at participating locations nationwide, and will be supported by limited-time value offers, merchandise collaborations and Pizza Hut Classic location experiences throughout the season.
"After seeing so much excitement from customers around our Classic locations and the Pizza Hut originals...
SPAM Brand, Hello Kitty Launch Limited-Edition Collectible Can
The SPAM brand is teaming up with Sanrio®, home to Hello Kitty®, for a limited-edition collaboration that unites two globally recognized brands with passionate fan communities.
Available nationwide while supplies last, the SPAM® x Hello Kitty® collectible can features Hello Kitty enjoying SPAM Musubi, celebrating the fandom, flavor and fun that have made both brands favorites across generations.
The launch is supported by “Tour de Sizzle,” a new digital campaign that takes fans on a global culinary adventure inspired by...
Chipotle Taps Soccer Fandom With First-Ever Matchday BOGO Promotion
Chipotle Mexican Grill is leaning into soccer fever this summer with a new promotion aimed at driving traffic during one of the sport's biggest international tournaments.
On June 11, customers who wear a soccer jersey to participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada and the UK after 3 pm local time can receive a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) free entree. The offer marks the company's first soccer-themed BOGO promotion and expands on a series of sports-related marketing activations that have become...
Subway and Wendy's Bet on Blockbuster Franchises to Engage Families This Summer
Subway is launching a nationwide promotion tied to Disney's upcoming live-action Moana film, giving the sandwich chain a major family-focused marketing platform ahead of the movie's July 10 theatrical release.
Beginning June 11, customers can upgrade any meal for an additional $1 to receive one of five limited-edition collectible cups featuring characters from the film, along with access to a $15 Fandango promo code for a movie ticket. The promotion includes cups featuring Moana, Maui, Mini-Maui, Pua and...
Save A Lot Spotlights In‑Store Fresh Meat Cutting With New National Campaign
Save A Lot is taking aim at industry audiences with a new national marketing initiative designed to reinforce its positioning in fresh protein.
The independently owned discount grocer has launched its Fresh Cut Meat campaign, supported by a commercial running across digital, social and in‑store channels. The effort underscores a point of differentiation the retailer says is often overlooked in the discount segment: meat is cut fresh in‑store rather than shipped in pre‑packaged.
“At Save A Lot, we know customers are ...
Butterball Aims for Everyday Relevance With “Care Hard. Cook Easy.” Campaign
Butterball is looking to move beyond its Thanksgiving stronghold with the launch of “Care hard. Cook easy.”, a new integrated campaign aimed at building everyday relevance and long-term growth, particularly with younger consumers.
Developed with agency partner Carmichael Lynch, the effort reflects Butterball’s push to translate decades of holiday leadership into more frequent meal occasions across the year.
“At Butterball, we’ve earned a special place in people’s lives during the holidays, and we have a tremendous opportunity to show up for them all year...
DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt Launch First Global FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
DoorDash is taking its FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship global, launching a new international campaign with Deliveroo and Wolt as the three brands come together in a shared marketing push for the tournament.
The campaign, titled “Deliver Us to Fútbol,” rolled out today across TV, BVOD, out-of-home, paid digital, audio and social channels. It marks the first international creative campaign spanning DoorDash and its global portfolio brands, with local activations, events and partnerships planned across the US, Canada, the UK...
Applebee’s Brings Back All You Can Eat Menu Alongside New Don Julio ‘Poolio’ Margaritas
Applebee’s is bringing back its traffic-driving promotion disguised as abundance with the return of its All You Can Eat menu this summer.
The limited-time offer features Applebee’s signature Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp, all served with bottomless fries for $15.99 when dining in.
“It’s a saucy, savory, All You Can Eat American summer at Applebee’s with the return of our fan-favorite All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp,” said Michelle Chin...
Golden Corral Fires Up Summer with NEW Backyard Grill Menu Featuring Premium Proteins
Golden Corral, the nation’s go-to buffet for variety and value, is turning up the heat throughout the summer with its new Backyard Grill promotion, serving up delicious char-grilled flavors that bring the cookout straight to the buffet, available systemwide beginning today.
Backyard Grill brings an assortment of seasonal offerings across lunch and dinner, including the brand-new Grilled Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Breast, available during both lunch and dinner hours featuring a grilled chicken breast marinated in Ranch...
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