Illinois Restaurant Association marks 100th year

January 24, 2014

The Illinois Restaurant Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the restaurant and hospitality industry in Illinois, is celebrating its…

DMK Burger Bar hosts Facebook contest to mark birthday

January 24, 2014

To celebrate its fourth year in business, DMK Burger Bar is hosting a Facebook contest where fans can enter to win a year of free burgers for two. Those who…

Menchie's offering freebies for National Fro-yo Day

January 24, 2014

Menchie's is gifting fans a coupon for a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt in celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day Feb. 6. On that day, guests can bring…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill marks birthday with BOGO deal

January 24, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is marking its sixth birthday Jan. 28. To celebrate, Garbanzo guests who purchase an entrée Jan. 27 through Jan. 31 can order an…

MenuTrinfo adds Amtrak to portfolio

January 24, 2014

MenuTrinfo has been named the nutritional partner for Amtrak, and will conduct menu nutritional services for the railway's food and beverage service.

Mama Fu's marks Lunar New Year with promo

January 24, 2014

Mama Fu's Asian House will ring in the 2014 Lunar New Year beginning Jan. 27 with half-priced entrees and kids selections with the purchase of a beverage. The…

Fast casual going global

It's up to restaurant operators to feed consumersthe more ethnic flavors they demand.

Smashburger named a Top 10 promising company by Forbes

January 23, 2014

Smashburger is ranked No. 6 on Forbes' third annual America's Most Promising Companies list. According to a news release, Forbes' list recognizes the top 10…

Granbury Solutions names Touch Dynamic as primary vendor

January 23, 2014

Granbury Solutions has named Touch Dynamic as its primary vendor for point-of-sale hardware. According to a news release, Touch Dynamic has more than 13 years…

Togo's hosts grand re-opening for two California locations

January 23, 2014

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced its former restaurant of 25 years has been relocated within the same Paseo Plaza Real shopping center at 6971 El Camino Real in…

Panera Bread chips in to help 'Share the Warmth' campaign

January 23, 2014

Pittsburgh-area Panera Bread locations have made a donation to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up Campaign in the amount of $25,000. This donation…

Breakfast sales growth linked to healthy options, coffee

January 23, 2014

More than eight out of 10 Canadian consumers (82 percent) say they eat breakfast at least sometimes, and 32 percent say that they always eat breakfast…

Are restaurant recipes protected by law?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Understanding the proper application of trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks is key to protecting your restaurant's proprietary recipes and products.

Panera renews partnership with gift card provider

January 22, 2014

Stored Value Solutions has renewed a long-standing relationship with Panera Bread for gift and promotional card program management, according to a company…

Yumz debuts express model

January 22, 2014

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt today announced the launch of Yumz Express, a kiosk-sized version of a full-size Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt store. The new model is…

Giardino closes 2013 with sales increases

January 22, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads posted solid growth in 2013, reporting 10.6 percent positive comparable sales, according to a company press release. This increase…

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza expands California footprint

January 22, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza opened its second Southern California location this week in Los Alamitos.

Syrus Restaurant Information Services hires first COO

January 22, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies and analytics, has hired Brian Graham as its first chief operating officer.

Is the Domino’s remodel mandate a response to fast casual? Kind of.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast casual pizza isn't 'just competition for pizza' brands, but for all restaurants, particularly during lunch.

Luxury drink lounge hits college campus

Dlush, a luxury beverage and treat lounge, opened this week on the University of California San Diego campus.