Five Guys earns top burger in Zagat's 2011 survey

September 5, 2011

McDonald's, Subway and Wendy's were big winners in this year's Zagat's National Fast Food Restaurant Survey, released today.

Atlanta is home to 15 new Wingstops

September 5, 2011

Wingstop announced today the company has signed multiple development agreements that will result in 15 new restaurants in the Atlanta area.

The trouble with change

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

At Hartman Group, we've always taken a conservative, "wait and see" approach to technology, innovation and change. Cool gadgets, shopping technology and…

Starbucks CEO launches website demanding fiscal change

September 1, 2011

Starbuck's CEO Howard Schultz hopes his new website and Facebook page can help turn around the economy. The online campaign comes after his Aug. 15th open…

Veggie burger heats up Cali

September 1, 2011

Luna Grill's new Organic Veggie Burger is so popular that the restaurant sold out of them three times in the first week of opening its Hillcrest location in…

Texas Restaurant Association members get health care coverage

September 1, 2011

More than 37,000 Texas restaurant owners and operators now have access to health insurance and related services through the Restaurant Health Care Alliance, a…

Fazoli's wants proof that kids love its spaghetti

August 31, 2011

Fazoli's has launched a contest inviting parents to create videos of their children eating spaghetti. The best techniques will win catered lunch for the…

Noodles & Co. hits Connecticut

August 31, 2011

Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based restaurant concept that serves made-to-order noodles, salads, soups and sandwiches, has a new development agreement…

Seattle's Best going strong

August 31, 2011

Twelve Seattle's Best Coffee stores have opened throughout North America since April due to the company's attractive business opportunity, according to Jim…

Firehouse to give away free subs

August 31, 2011

Firehouse Subs will give all its Facebook fans a free medium sub on Labor Day with the purchase of a sub, drink and chips. To redeem the offer, fans can visit…

la Madeline launches fall menu

August 31, 2011

In honor of the upcoming fall season, la Madeleine Country French Café has created new menu items that customers can try in the Savoury Sampler, which allows…

Capriotti's: Can you do the CAPpy?

August 31, 2011

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop fans can dance for free food. A new application on Capriotti's Facebook page allows customers to upload a 35-second video of them…

Panda Express heads to Mexico

August 31, 2011

Panda Express has announced that it will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Sept. 3 in Mexico City. The company is actively looking to open more locations…

Sugar isn't so sweet

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

This morning as I was catching up on some of my favorite food blogs I found myself sucked in by a banner ad at the top of the page. The ad, from General Mills…

The power of a FIRST impression

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Back in June, I wrote about the power of a last impression, and how a customer's most recent experience can undermine years of positive impressions about a…

Using a Restaurant POS for Marketing and Promotion

POS systems can create customer databases, increase the effectiveness of loyalty programs and improve the store-operator interface, if users take the time to…

It's easy being green: How to make your restaurant eco-friendlier

Restaurants embracing the green movement may have an easier time staying in the black.

Top 100: OinkAdoodleMoo No. 60

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August 30, 2011

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Top 100: OinkADoodleMoo No. 60

August 30, 2011

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Jamba Juice opens new stores

August 30, 2011

Jamba Juice is now open in West Valley City, Utah. Franchisees, Daljit and Pam Hundal and Jason and Tara Lindstrom, all principals of Utah's largest Jamba…