Sbarro abandons old recipe for Neopolitan-style pizza

October 10, 2012

As part of its turnaround initiatives, Sbarro today introduced a new Neapolitan-style pizza. The Italian-inspired pizza will replace the chain's longstanding…

Jersey Mike's loyalty program earns award for innovation

October 10, 2012

Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named Jersey Mike's Subs as one of the winners of its 2012 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards.

NRA teams up with U.S. Composting Council to develop best practices

October 10, 2012

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) have teamed up to raise awareness about food waste diversion, composting…

Chipotle joins Fair Food Program

October 10, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has joined the Fair Food Program, which brings better wages and working conditions for the people who harvest most of the nation's…

bd's Mongolian Grill names top griller

October 10, 2012

bd's Mongolian Grill has named Gedde Naschak, a griller at its Auburn Hills, Mich., location, as the winner of its 2012 Master Griller competition, a contest…

Noodles & Co. expanding to Jersey, adds pork to menu

October 10, 2012

Noodles & Company, a fast casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S., has announced an area development agreement with…

A great idea is not enough

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.

Restaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews

October 9, 2012

Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.

Jamba Juice forms West Coast supply chain distribution alliance

October 9, 2012

Jamba Juice Company and Systems Services of America today announced the formation of a supply chain distribution alliance for service on the West Coast. The…

Yogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations

October 9, 2012

Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…

YO!Sushi exec discusses franchising in U.S.

Alison Vickers, business development director for the chain, discusses YO!Sushi's U.S. debut and its upcoming expansion plans.

Capriotti's open in Orange County

October 9, 2012

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop's Orange County restaurant is open for business, marking the chain's 10th unit. The shop, located in Tustin, will serve Capriotti's…

Webinar: What Winning Brands Do with Online Reviews

Social media isn't just for outbound marketing anymore. When every online review is seen by at least 150 other potential guests, you must have a solid strategy…

Top 100: No. 39: La Madeleine

October 8, 2012

La Madeleine Country French Café

Fazoli's, Sbarro CEOs to share how their brands went from 'turmoil to turnaround'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees will learn from the industry's brightest.

Restaurant mobile payment app unveiled for Apple phones, tablets

October 8, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems, payments processors, has launched a solution that helps restaurateurs accept and process card payments anywhere inside and outside a…

Tin Drum brings on new investor

October 8, 2012

Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund LP is taking a minority interest in the rapidly growing Pan Asian fast casual chain Tin Drum Asiacafe (Tin Drum). The…

zpizza kicks off election themed campaign

October 8, 2012

zpizza will kick off its national "pizza lover campaign" this week, featuring founder Sid Fanarof as a candidate. The campaign, titled "Sid for Prez: Join the…

Restaurant industry adds 16K jobs in September

October 8, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the…

Spilling the 'beans' on Fast Casual Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Panelists will give tips on menu development.