

310 - How Food Brands Create Menu Hits with Jessica Serrano, CMO at Dig
Feb 12, 2025
Jessica Serrano, CMO at Dig, shares her insights on crafting menu hits at the popular fast-casual restaurant. She emphasizes the importance of consumer feedback and seasonal ingredients in menu innovation. Jessica dives into effective marketing strategies for transforming hesitant customers into veggie lovers, highlighting the role of protein-driven advertising. The conversation also explores how AI could streamline personalization in food selection while maintaining the essential human touch in cooking. Discover the underrated items on Dig's menu that you might have missed!
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Past Projects
- Jessica Serrano, Dig's CMO, previously launched successful limited-time offers.
- These include Taco Bell's Naked Chicken Chalupa and Burger King's Whopper Melt.
Menu Innovation Process
- Dig's menu innovation is seasonal, focusing on in-season vegetables and customer needs.
- They use various feedback methods, from paper concepts to in-restaurant trials.
Trends vs. Long-Term
- Trend chasing, like mashups, was popular but now consumers prioritize holistic diets.
- Dig focuses on pronounceable ingredients and transparency, exemplified by their baked crispy chicken.