Today, Ellie sits down with Jill Marchick, a veteran insights leader at Applebee's. From navigating post-pandemic shifts in dining behavior to leveraging cutting-edge technology in research, Jill shares invaluable wisdom from her extensive career spanning roles at iconic brands like Starbucks and McDonald's. She offers fascinating perspectives on how casual dining is adapting to changing consumer expectations, the role of AI in research, and the delicate balance between innovation and maintaining brand identity
