Hot Takes Marketing

Hot Girls Run on Dunkin': What a 20-Cup Drop Teaches Restaurant Marketers

By Paul Molinari 7 October, 2026

Dunkin's "Hot Girls Run on Dunkin'" campaign showcases how to create buzz while launching a...

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Hot Takes Industry Systems

Walled Garden or Open Road? Your POS Is About to Decide Your Future

By Paul Molinari 30 September, 2026

Explore the pivotal choice between walled garden and open ecosystem POS systems, shaping the future...

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Industry News Podcast

Fast Food Just Admitted the Kiosk Experiment Is Failing

By Paul Molinari 16 September, 2026

Fast food chains spent a decade betting on kiosks. Now McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's are...

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Web 3 Hot Takes Podcast

Web3 Didn't Die. It Went Undercover.

By Paul Molinari 20 August, 2026

Explore how the initial hype around Web3 in the restaurant industry faded, yet innovative solutions...

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Industry GTM Marketing

2026 Restaurant Loyalty Benchmark: What It Means for Vendors

By Paul Molinari 3 August, 2026

Incentivio's 2026 loyalty benchmark covers 4,000+ locations and 19 cuisines. What the...

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Hot Takes Industry

What 50 Years of Pop Radio Already Knew About the Restaurant Industry

By Paul Molinari 24 July, 2026

This is how pop music reflects the restaurant industry's evolution, revealing timeless themes of...

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Marketing

Know Thyself: Find Your Brand Archetype and Understand Your Attraction

By Paul Molinari 15 July, 2026

Find your brand archetype! Learn our brand archetype system to build one people remember and are...

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Marketing Search

The Search Box Is Going Away. Here's What Replaces It.

By Paul Molinari 11 July, 2026

As AI transforms search, discoverability shifts from clicks to trust signals. Learn how to adapt...

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Hot Takes Industry News

The World Cup Effect on Restaurants: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Insane

By Paul Molinari 6 July, 2026

Explore the 2026 FIFA World Cup's impact on restaurants, revealing opportunities and pitfalls for...

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Hot Takes GTM Marketing

CMO or Marketing Director? Most Founders Hire the Wrong One First.

By Paul Molinari 2 July, 2026

Many tech founders hire the wrong marketing role first. Here's how a fractional CMO can elevate...

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