Report: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter

October 3, 2012

Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Some of the industry's biggest names will speak at this year's summit.

FREEBIRDS hires former Grill Concepts exec

October 3, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has hired Dmitri Fagel as the new director of operations support for FREEBIRDS system-wide. Fagel, who spent the past two decades at…

Dipping sandwiches arrive at Togo's

October 3, 2012

Togo's recently unveiled two new sandwiches – the Roast Beef Dip and the Triple Dip -- at all of Togo's 250 locations.

Farmer Brothers launches specialty coffee line

October 3, 2012

Farmer Brothers has launched its first specialty line of coffee available through its nationwide direct-store-delivery (DSD) network. The Artisan Collection…

CUPS opening 1st NY unit

October 3, 2012

CUPS Frozen Yogurt, a beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, opens its first New York location at 7 p.m. today at 2080 Mall Walk, Cross Country Shopping…

Le Duff America names new president for 3 concepts

October 3, 2012

Le Duff America Inc. has named Jeff Drake president of Brioche Dorée North America, Au Pain Doré and Michel's Bakery Café. As president, Drake will lead…

It's time to 'Monkey' around at Fast Casual Exec Summit

Monkey Media's Erle Dardick weighs in on why operators can't miss this year's Summit.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

MICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants

October 2, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…

POS system hackers are caught and prosecuted

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

Subway has been the subject of intensive scrutiny and media attention since it came to light that its POS system was found to be vulnerable and that several…

FREEBIRDS, Panera, Fazoli's supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

October 2, 2012

Three popular fast casual chains — Fazoli's, Panera Bread and FREEBIRDS — announced this week that they are running promotions in support of October being…

Capriotti's enhances catering menu

October 2, 2012

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop now has a more extensive catering menu, including the Cap's Big Box Lunch which is a 9-inch sub, small chips or cole slaw and a fresh…

Pancheros spices up menu with new condiments

October 2, 2012

Pancheros Mexican Grill, based in Iowa, is debuting two new condiments — a cilantro lime vinaigrette and a salsa verde — on Oct. 8.

Zaxby's launches TV, FB promo

October 2, 2012

Zaxby's is asking guests to join in on the Big Zax Snak Meal online debate asking whether it's a meal or a snack. The chain has teamed up with NFL linebacker…

NRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021

October 2, 2012

The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…

Top 100: No. 37: Genghis Grill

October 1, 2012

Genghis Grill: The Mongolian Stir Fry

Moe's brings back LTO to please FB fans

October 1, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants are bringing the Stack back as a permanent menu offering. The Stack, two crunchy corn tortillas wrapped inside a grilled…

LTOs on the menu at Salsarita's, Cowboy Chicken, HuHot, Earl of Sandwich

October 1, 2012

October marks the start of Fall in the minds of many, and several fast casual chains chose today – Oct. 1 – to roll out limited-time offers, including Cowboy…

Restaurant traffic, sales up for 15th consecutive month

October 1, 2012

Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a modest gain…