DUKE MARKETING CLIENTS CHOSEN AS TOP
FAST CASUAL MOVERS & SHAKERS

San Rafael, Calif. – February 2010 – Duke Marketing LLC, an Integrated Marketing Communications firm, announced today six of the firm's clients have been chosen as Top 100 Fast Casual Movers & Shakers by the restaurant industry's Fast Casual Magazine.  The 2009 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers were chosen out of more than 450 fast casual restaurant operations based on unit size and revenue growth, and a variety of factors including marketing tactics.

Topping the list this year Duke Marketing clients, Mooyah Burgers & Fries chosen #1, Genghis Grill chosen #2, and Rubio's Restaurants was #5. Some other clients include Grand Traverse Pie Company ranked this year at #45, Togo's Sandwiches at #69 and Sandella's Flatbread Cafe at #79.

Duke Marketing has handled public relations for Mooyah Burgers & Fries and Rubio’s Restaurants for several years.  “We are so proud to have several of our clients on the Movers & Shakers list,” said Duke. 

“We are excited to see our client Togo’s Sandwiches on this list this year, said Duke.  “Although they have been classified as a QSR-quick serve, they also offer a higher quality product than most QSR sandwich brands enabling them to be considered a fast casual brand.”

Genghis Grill recently had Linda Duke keynote their annual franchise convention in Dallas.  Duke and her team developed a customized local store marketing manual for the brand which was introduced at the event. 

“We also congratulate some of our recent clients that were also selected as part of the Top 100 Movers & Shakers” Duke said. Sandella’s Flatbread Café, moved up this year on the Movers & Shakers ranking, as did Grand Traverse Pie Company. 

Duke Marketing specializes in integrated marketing communications for multi-location and franchise organizations.  With a full range of services, including: thought-leadership, local store marketing, public relations, consumer promotions and cause marketing, franchise communications, market-by-market planning, creative development and media buying.

About Duke Marketing, LLC®
Duke Marketing, LLC is a California-based Integrated Marketing Communications company with expertise in integrated marketing communications for multi-location and franchise organizations.  Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, including: thought-leadership, local store marketing, public relations, consumer promotions and cause marketing, franchise communications, market-by-market planning, creative development and media buying with on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions.  

For more information contact Duke Marketing at 415-492-4534 or via e-mail at info@dukemarketing.com the Company’s web site is located at www.dukemarketing.com.