How Perkins Goes Viral on a Budget: Lessons from the Restaurant Industry
The restaurant chain used creator-led storytelling to connect its comfort-food heritage with younger diners.
Perkins turned a fake menu item into a viral moment — without a national ad budget — by pairing creator humor with its comfort-food heritage. The strategy could offer a replicable model for brands navigating tight budgets and fragmented audiences.
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