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      Adam Blacker

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      40 Million People Downloaded McDonald’s App in 2022
      The figure was 194 percent more than its closest competitor.
      Zaxby's Signature Chicken Sandwich.
      Zaxby’s is America’s Fastest-Growing Restaurant App
      The brand received a major boost from launching its rewards program.
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      Zaxby’s App Gets a Major Rewards Boost
      The brand's downloads are surging thanks to some well-timed offers.
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      Fast-Food Apps are Growing at a Prolific Rate
      Promotions are proving a powerful incentive in today’s climate.
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      Fast-Food Apps are Becoming De Facto Storefronts

      The number of mobile orders is only increasing industrywide.

      July Was the Biggest Month on Record for Fast-Food App Downloads

      And all signs point to more records being broken.

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      McDonald’s Keeps Driving Traffic to its App

      And there's evidence the inflationary climate has started to turn guests toward value.

      Taco Bell Mexican Pizza.

      Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza Relaunch Skyrockets Engagement

      App downloads spiked as the brand offered rewards members an early in.

      Panera launched a new drink subscription for all self-serve beverages.

      'Unlimited Sip Club' Drives Record App Activity for Panera

      The promotion resulted in more new installs than the original coffee subscription launch.

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      Blaze Pizza Strikes Engagement Gold with Pi Day Deal

      March downloads of its app soared 767 percent over February.

      The Cravetarian.

      Taco Bell's Subscription Launch Drove Massive App Activity

      The brand is averaging some 100,000 more daily active users.

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      McDonald's App Dominates Fast-Food Industry

      The chain had 100 percent more downloads in 2021 than the second best.

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      Burger King’s Cryptocurrency Play Pays Off

      New installs on the chain's app increased 30 percent.

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      CarPlay, Android Auto Offer Alluring Potential for Restaurant Mobile Apps

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