Pick Up Stix serves up free entree, extends LTO

June 9, 2009

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Pick Up Stix restaurants has announced its offering of a free entrée with the purchase of any other entrée, through July 15, at…

Company veteran named Quiznos new president

President of Quiznos Canada shifts focus to U.S. operations.

Le Pain Quotidien issues allergy alert

June 9, 2009

NEW YORK — The manufacturer of Le Pain Quotidien's Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread is recalling a limited number of 14.15-oz. jars of Noir Belgian Dark…

Panera Bread, Starbucks receive Zagat survey awards

June 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…

Zebu Forno opens fourth N.J. location

June 8, 2009

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Zebu Forno, the European-style bakery and café, has announced it has opened its fourth New Jersey location and first in Morris County in…

Genghis Grill continues to expand Texas presence

June 8, 2009

DALLAS — Genghis Grill has announced it has opened two new locations in San Antonio and Georgetown, Texas, bringing up to six the total of locations open so…

California Tortilla launches kids activity book

June 8, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Kids will eat for free June 10 at California Tortilla as the brand introduces its first kids activity book. For each adult entree purchased, a…

Quiznos launches Torpedo sandwich promo

June 7, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of its "Where Do You Torpedo?" promotioon, giving consumers the chance to win $10,000 for demonstrating how to eat…

Noodles & Company opens in Chicago suburb

June 7, 2009

CHICAGO — Noodles & Company has announced it will open its first restaurant in Glen Ellyn, marking the chain's 26th location in Illinois.

Pollo Campero partners with Radiant Systems for U.S. operations

June 7, 2009

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced an agreement with Pollo Campero to standardize its U.S. operations on MenuLink Labor and MenuLink…

NPD: QSR only strength in global foodservice for 2008

June 7, 2009

CHICAGO — Among the effects of the worldwide economic downturn was fewer visits to foodservice outlets across the globe, according to market research company…

Enhancing the customer experience

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Three fast casuals that have turned obvious customer-service approaches into benchmarks for success.

Tasti D-Lite signs NYC franchise deal

June 4, 2009

NEW YORK, NY — Frozen dessert concept Tasti D-Lite has inked an area development deal for the New York Metro market, the company has announced. The agreement…

Starbucks to drop high-fructose corn syrup

June 4, 2009

Reuters: Starbucks Corp. plans to revamp its menu at the end of this month to lure health- and cost-conscious consumers. On June 30, the coffee chain will…

MonkeyMedia debuts QSR catering software solution

June 3, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — MonkeyMedia Software, provider of web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, has released MonkeyCatering 3.0…

Bruegger's reports better-than-expected Q1 results

June 3, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced its financial results for the 2009 first quarter ending April 15. First quarter systemwide gross…

Einstein Noah to present at Piper Jaffray conference

June 2, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that the company will present at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray, NASDAQ forum

June 2, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be a presenter at the 29th Annual Piper…

Starbucks lays off customer service reps

June 2, 2009

The Seattle Times: Starbucks Corp. is laying off an undisclosed number of workers this week at its customer service center in Seattle, which answers calls and…

Wand Corp. partners with LG Electronics for LCD screens

June 2, 2009

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Wand Corp. has announced a partnership with LG Electronics to directly sell and repair LG LCD Screens to Wand Corp.'s quick-service and…