Casey Terrell (Blaze Pizza CMO) on GLP-1, Digital Ordering & the Future of Restaurant Marketing

Joseph Szala interviews Casey Terrell, CMO of Blaze Pizza, about the real forces shaping restaurant growth in 2026.From GLP-1 drugs and shifting appetite patterns to digital ordering systems and marketing-operations alignment, this episode explores how restaurant brand leaders must rethink strategy to stay competitive.Topics include:The impact of GLP-1 medications on restaurant trafficThe myth of the “death of pizza”Digital infrastructure vs. marketing campaignsWhy the traditional funnel no longer worksHow marketing, technology, and operations must alignIf you’re a restaurant CMO, CTO, VP of Marketing, or multi-unit operator, this episode delivers practical insight into building scalable, modern restaurant brands.Follow for more conversations on restaurant marketing, brand strategy, and digital systems.