Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers

July 10, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…

Top 100: Newk’s Express Café No. 73

July 10, 2011

73. Newk’s Express Café

Top 100: Mama Fu’s Asian Diner No. 72

July 10, 2011

72. Mama Fu’s Asian Diner

Top 100: Fuddruckers No. 71

July 10, 2011

71. Fuddruckers

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to add 23 Calif. locations

July 10, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will add to its current 156 locations with the opening of 23 new locations throughout the California market over the next year.

Fazoli's to offer 99-cent children's meals

July 10, 2011

The Fazoli's restaurant chain has designated the week of July 11 as Kids Week. As part of the festivities, up to two kids meals can be purchased for 99 cents…

Zpizza’s debuts Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

July 10, 2011

Zpizza has introduced a new, limited-time strawberry goat cheese salad that combines a gourmet mix of lettuces including baby red and green oak, baby lola…

Are digital menu boards really that complicated?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

We all know there's a lot of differences between digital menu boards and traditional menu boards. They are new and there's a lot to learn, but are they really…

How Background Music Can Enhance a Restaurant Brand

Thoughtful restaurant music selection can significantly enhance the customer experience, reinforce brand image and increase sales.

Boston Market names new chief admin officer

July 7, 2011

Boston Market has announced that J. Randal “Randy” Miller has been promoted to chief administrative officer for the national brand, an appointment that became…

Tender Greens opens first bottle-free location

July 7, 2011

Tender Greens opened its newest location today in Pasadena, Calif., its sixth in California and its first 100-percent bottle-free store.

Five ways to integrate your multichannel marketing

While the message should remain consistent, what works on television or in a circular likely won't work on mobile or at the store.

Our greater food culture

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

In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map (below, or click here for a larger view) is intended to serve as a snapshot of…

Panda Express launches Garlic Lover’s Chicken

July 6, 2011

Panda Express has launched a new, limited-time entrée, the Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast. The stir-fry dish combines a variety of vegetables including…

Ohio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls

July 6, 2011

When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.

Wingstop posts 6% sales increase in Q2

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 6, 2011

Wingstop’s same-store sales for its second quarter 2011 increased 6 percent, marking one of the chain’s strongest quarters in recent years. Year to date…

Technomic study: Burger consumption reaches 2-year high

July 6, 2011

A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption has increased considerably since 2009, with nearly 50 percent of today's consumers saying they eat a…

Value, flavor trump healthy menu selections

July 6, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…

Pret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program

July 5, 2011

Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…

Boloco smoothie LTO to benefit Boston's Island Pass

July 5, 2011

A portion of the sales from Boloco’s Islander limited-edition smoothie will be contributed to a program that allows low-income children and their families to…