Potbelly adds Zapp's potato chips to offerings

June 1, 2009

CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works is having a "Free Chip Celebration" on June 3 to introduce its new side offering: Zapp's potato chips.   On June 3 from 1…

Drive sales through employee-performance programs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual operators boost retention and brand loyalty by giving back to their employees.

NRA Show: Clatterhead offers customer loyalty solution

Tom Gimbel, founder of Clatterhead, demonstrates for QSRweb the company's Amplify solution, a customer referral reward service that builds a restaurant brand's…

Four Initial Considerations for Every Digital Signage Project

Careful planning can help ensure the success of a digital signage project. Learn about the four key elements of installation, connectivity, software and…

Presented by DigitalSignageToday.com

Obama stops at Five Guys for jalapeno cheeseburger

May 31, 2009

The Associated Press: President Barack Obama made a surprise lunchtime stop at a Washington, D.C., Five Guys on May 29.   The president ordered a cheeseburger…

Pinkberry, Red Mango spice up competitive efforts

May 31, 2009

USA Today: Frozen yogurt sales are expected to increase 20 percent during the summer months, prompting big-name chains such as Pinkberry and Red Mango to…

Boston Market names F. Lane Cardwell Jr. new CEO

May 31, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market Corp. has announced that F. Lane Cardwell Jr. has been appointed as the company's new chief executive officer, effective…

Water bottle source of Starbucks explosion

May 31, 2009

NY1: Police investigating the explosion at an Upper East Side Starbucks in New York City say the device that went off was made from a small plastic water…

Capriotti's named 2009 World Series of Poker sandwich

May 31, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's has announced its selection as the official sandwich of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), a designation given to the company for…

Man continues worldwide mission to visit every Starbucks

May 28, 2009

The Times (United Kingdom): Freelance software engineer Winter has already been to more than 9,100 Starbucks locations throughout the world — and he is due to…

Starbucks looks for 25% lease reductions at stores

May 28, 2009

Bloomberg News: Starbucks Corp. is pushing some U.S. landlords to reduce their lease rates by as much as 25 percent, taking advantage of a declining real…

Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year

May 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Charley's Grilled Subs brings back Chipotle Chicken sandwich

May 28, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has re-introduced its Chipotle Chicken sandwich for a limited time, the company has announced.   The sandwich, which…

Einstein Noah finalizes stock redemption schedule

May 28, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced the finalization of the redemption schedule for its $57 million in Series Z Preferred stock held…

Bruegger's launches summer menu items

May 28, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced it is serving up new menu items — including two iced coffee drinks — and bringing back an old favorite. To beat the…

Freshii to open 20 units throughout Colo., Wyo.

May 28, 2009

CHICAGO — Mark Damschroder has signed a master franchise agreement to open 20 Freshii restaurants in Colorado and Wyoming. There are 13 units in Chicago and…

NRA 2009: Transaction processing and PCI compliance

Henry Helgeson, co-CEO and president of Merchant Warehouse, spoke with Fast Casual senior editor Valerie Killifer during the 2009 NRA Show in Chicago. Helgeson…

NRA 2009: Mobile ordering solutions

Juan Marti, CEO of Pogo Corporation, speaks with Fast Casual Sr. editor Valerie Killifer during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant…

Larry Destro named Taco Del Mar president

May 27, 2009

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced the appointment of Larry Destro as its new president and CEO. He is based out of Taco Del Mar's corporate office in…

EVOS to open Miami locations

May 27, 2009

MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…