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 traffic

• The myth of the “death of pizza”

• Digital infrastructure vs. marketing campaigns

• Why the traditional funnel no longer works

• How marketing, technology, and operations must align

If 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.