New research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics

October 19, 2012

Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…

NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…

Fast Casual gaining mainstream attention as we gear up for Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The 7th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off Sunday.

Top 100: No. 41: Which Wich

October 18, 2012

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

Johnny Rockets shooting across Central America

October 18, 2012

Johnny Rockets will open eight restaurants throughout Central America, including in Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala over the next…

Got gluten-free? There’s an app for that

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Online services that offer guidance to diners with food allergies, gluten intolerance, or just watching what they eat are now available anywhere.

The sustainability playground: consumer fatigue

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.

Uncle Maddio's celebrates new location with pizza giveaway

October 18, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Atlanta Oct. 20 by awarding free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers.

NRA seeking food and beverage innovation nominees

October 18, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made advancements and innovation in ingredients, preparation…

Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo

Starbucks Japan ran a "pop-up store" Sept. 9-30 in the shopping district of Harajuku in Tokyo to bring attention to the chain.

Corner Bakery Café expanding in 3 fresh markets

October 17, 2012

Corner Bakery Café is tapping into the Portland, Ore., Minneapolis-St.Paul and Orlando, Fla., markets. With more than 140 franchise and company-owned locations…

Elevation Burger opens 30th restaurant

October 17, 2012

Naples, Fla., is home to the 30th Elevation Burger franchise. Located at 6436 Naples Blvd., directly across the street from Barron Collier High School, the…

Muscle Maker Grill moving in on Mo.

October 17, 2012

Muscle Maker will open its first Missouri restaurant Oct. 25 in the city of Springfield. Part of a multi-unit agreement to develop locations throughout…

Togo's expanding Oregon presence in mission to hit 400 units by 2015

October 17, 2012

Togo’s, a fast casual chain serving made-to-order sandwiches, is aggressively targeting Oregon for expansion, Tony Gioia, chairman and CEO of Togo’s Holdings…

Report: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety

October 17, 2012

Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes…

Fast Casual CEOs discuss their views on technology innovation

A trio of fast casual execs discuss the best time to adopt technology, look at new technologies hitting the sector.

Quiznos adds two C-level execs to management team

October 16, 2012

Quiznos today announced the appointment of John Coletta as chief financial officer and James Lyons as chief operating officer.

Operators to learn about word-of-mouth marketing in the 'social age'

October 16, 2012

Attendees of the Fast Casual Exec Summit will learn how to inspire customers to "talk up" their brands via social media.

Technomic: Barbell menus appeal to all income levels

October 16, 2012

The foodservice industry can build incremental sales by appealing to middle- and lower-income consumers as much as those with greater disposable income…

Qdoba announces leadership changes

October 16, 2012

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc. that operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill, announced that president and…