Patrick Benson
Director of Marketing Communications · P.F. Chang's
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Patrick Benson
Director of Marketing Communications · P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's appointed Jim Mazany, a veteran of casual-dining chains including Applebee's and Joe's Crab Shack, to lead the brand as it seeks a turnaround—signaling renewed confidence in executing a p

Multiple restaurant chains including Prêt à Manger, Bojangles, and Culver's are featuring sandwiches prominently in recent menu updates, signaling continued competition for share in the sandwich categ

P.F. Chang's is running a limited-time Wednesday promotion bundling its Sushi Boat with discounted wine and champagne through mid-September, signaling efforts to drive midweek traffic and boost bevera

P.F. Chang's created a new Director of Marketing Communications role and appointed Patrick Benson to it, signaling the brand's investment in formalizing its marketing communications function.

P.F. Chang's CEO background spans Applebee's and Joe's — useful for tracking casual-dining talent but light on strategic details.
P.F. Chang's promoted Patrick Benson, a social media expert involved in recent campaigns, to director of marketing communications.

P.F. Chang's is running a loyalty promotion tied to National Fortune Cookie Day as part of a broader Good Fortune campaign.

Single-brand weeklong promotional campaign with no strategic insight for multi-location operators.

P.F. Chang's is targeting a return to public markets within approximately two years.
New P.F. Chang's CEO (ex-TGI Fridays, Joe's Crab Shack) discusses early turnaround moves targeting declining sales — relevant for operators watching full-service recovery and leadership transitions.
P.F. Chang's has appointed Holly Smith as chief marketing officer.
P.F. Chang's is exploring an initial public offering, signaling potential investor appetite for established Asian-American casual dining despite sector headwinds.