10 Fast Food Chains - Including Olive Garden - Have More Effective Advertising Than McDonald's [THE BRIEF]
A recent study from restaurant consultant Technomic found that Subway has the most effective advertising brand in the restaurant industry, powered by the relatability and memorability of spokesperson Jared Fogle. Olive Garden came in second, followed by Sonic, Red Lobster, Popeyes, Chili's, Applebee's, Chick-Fil-A, Red Robin and Little Caesars. Not in the top 10: McDonald's, Burger King or Taco Bell.
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