CASE STUDY · Small business

Chicago Dogs 42

The owners had a clear vision and brought us in from day one. We handled business development, branding, social media, Facebook ads, video, PR and software.

$150K → $450K in revenue, year 1 to year 2
Omaha, NE·Restaurant·Ongoing
chicagodog42.com
Chicago Dogs 42 Omaha diner location counter and dining room
Flagship Omaha diner interior & ordering counter
THE CHALLENGE

The challenge

One small diner in a struggling Omaha mall. The owners wanted to turn it into a 1950s-style diner with a modern twist, and grow it well beyond one location.

PROJECT FOCUS

Launch and grow a new restaurant brand

OUR STRATEGY

What we did

We were part of every step from day one: business development, branding, social media, Facebook ads, video, PR and software, all built around the owners' vision.

STRATEGIC SCOPE

One team handled the work from planning through launch.

Video Campaign Deliverable
Platform Impact & Growth
Chicago Dogs 42 digital touch-screen ordering app
Custom touch-screen ordering kiosk software & eat-in app
THE RESULTS

What changed

Within 18 months the single mall location grew to 3 locations and 5 more food concepts. Revenue went from $150K in year 1 to $450K in year 2, and by year 3 it was a national franchise brand.

KEY OUTCOME
$150K → $450K in revenue, year 1 to year 2
SERVICES PROVIDED

What we delivered

Everything we handled for Chicago Dogs 42.

Business Consultation & Development
Social Media Content Creation and Management
Paid Social Media Ads (Facebook)
Ad Design and Testing
Graphic Design
Public Relations
Branding
Video Creation & Development
Community Management & Customer Management
Software Development
Performance Report & Optimization
Chicago Dogs 42 original website and online ordering on chicagodog42.com
Official responsive website & online ordering design (chicagodog42.com)
PRINT & ARENA MARKETING

Ralston Arena 22×28 Graphics & Menu Signage

Large-format 22×28 arena concourse posters and digital menu graphics engineered for high-visibility foot traffic in Ralston Arena Section 113.

Fresh, Healthy & Fast
22 × 28"

Fresh, Healthy & Fast

Ralston Arena Section 113 poster featuring Chicago style dogs & gyros

Italian Beef & Sausage
22 × 28"

Italian Beef & Sausage

Ralston Arena Section 113 poster featuring slow-roasted Italian beef

Juicy Grilled Bratwurst
22 × 28"

Juicy Grilled Bratwurst

Ralston Arena Section 113 poster featuring authentic grilled bratwurst

Good Food Brings People Together
22 × 28"

Good Food Brings People Together

Ralston Arena Section 113 brand experience & community poster

VIDEO CREATION & SOCIAL CONTENT

Viral Social Content & Food Truck Expansion

ReLaunch produced on-location video reels for TikTok, Instagram, and local PR campaigns, driving buzz for new food concepts and food truck pop-ups.

Another Day, Another Food Truck!

Food truck launch and community customer engagement reel

Social Video Campaign 01

Organic short-form video featuring menu favorites and diner atmosphere

Social Video Campaign 02

Customer reactions and viral TikTok/Reels promotional clips

Social Video Campaign 03

Behind-the-scenes authentic Chicago recipes & food prep

“It pays to help the little guy. This project is the prime example of this. Hard-work and dedication will always bear great fruit.”
Project Philosophy · ReLaunch Agency
BRAND IDENTITY & SUB-BRANDS

Logos, Retro Diner Badges & Spin-off Concepts

Official splatter badges, 1950s diner emblems, and the spin-off Mother Truckin' burger & dog food truck identity.

CD42 Splatter Logo (Color)
CD42 Splatter Logo (Color)
CD42 Splatter Badge (Black)
CD42 Splatter Badge (Black)
1950s Diner Heritage Badge (Black)
1950s Diner Heritage Badge (Black)
1950s Diner Heritage Badge (White)
1950s Diner Heritage Badge (White)
Mother Truckin' Food Truck Brand
Mother Truckin' Food Truck Brand
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