Moe's rolls out new Taco Stacks

August 10, 2011

The giant Homewrecker burrito at Moe’s Southwest Grill finally has an adversary: Moe’s new Taco Stacks. Weighing in at just over 1 pound, this limited-time…

FREEBIRDS continues on expansion track

August 10, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito continues to blaze new expansion trails with the opening of two locations in Texas, bringing the system-wide total of restaurants to 54.

Slow economic recovery slows digital menu board deployments

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

Many of us have been working hard on the development of digital menu boards (and digital signage) and investing capital for several years because we believe…

You can’t get mustard only here

Always make sure you're in the right place.

Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It's important to know who makes up your social media audience

Newk's Cafe continues down growth path

August 9, 2011

Newk’s Express Café is on pace to exceed its expansion plans for 2011. The company has already signed 35 agreements for new locations in 2011. Six restaurants…

Smashburger names new president

August 9, 2011

Smashburger has announced several key promotions, including the promotion of Greg Creighton to the position of president, where he will take on an expanded…

Seattle's Best 'Level System' proves success

August 9, 2011

Less than one year after launch, Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best Coffee reports that its radically simplified 'Level System' packaged coffee line is making a…

The quest for authenticity

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

A lot has been written about authencity over the past several years – in personal relationships, business endeavors and brand management.

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

Petrus Brands names Gloria Garrett EVP, Marketing

August 8, 2011

Petrus Brands, parent company of Shane’s Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie, has named Gloria Garrett as its new executive vice president of Marketing. In this…

MOOYAH heads to Sunshine State

August 8, 2011

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, which currently has more than 22 open locations across the country, is bringing its better burgers to Florida. Through a…

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

Red Mango introduces mango flavor

August 8, 2011

After many repeated requests from fans on Facebook and Twitter, Red Mango is introducing its newest frozen yogurt flavor, mango, in stores nationwide.

Caribou Coffee intros grown-up grilled cheese

August 7, 2011

Caribou Coffee is now providing their guests meal options for lunch with the launch of the new grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches.

NYC Starbucks locales cover outlets to stop squatting

August 7, 2011

Some Starbucks locations in New York City are taking extra precautions to avoid having people camp out there all day.

It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Charley's introduces Spicy Asian sandwich

August 4, 2011

In response to customer demand, Charley's Grilled Subs has rolled out a Spicy Asian BBQ Chicken sandwich nationwide.

Firehouse Subs rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle nationally

August 4, 2011

After a nearly two-year test, Firehouse Subs is launching Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, customers now…

Togo’s marks 40th anniversary with new wraps, marketing campaign

August 4, 2011

Togo's kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the past and future. The company will launch a new campaign based on its history with an ad that…