Navigating gift card taxation

How to properly treat the sale of the gift cards on income tax returns.

Pandini's builds guest loyalty with free iPads

July 7, 2010

In an effort to appeal to its customers, Pandini's guests are getting free use of an iPad while they dine in the Germantown, Pa., store. Guests can use the…

New iPhone app reveals beverage consumption trends

July 7, 2010

A new iPhone app could help revolutionize the restaurant industry – without customers even knowing about it. GuestMetrics' iPhone app provides beverage…

Wingstop hits seven straight years of comps increases

July 7, 2010

National wing chain Wingstop has ended its second quarter of the year with its 28th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales. Sixteen-year-old Wingstop…

Chipotle Mexican Grill to announce Q2 results this month

July 7, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call July 22 to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A press release…

Bruegger’s adds new lemonade coolers, bagel breakfast sandwiches

July 7, 2010

This summer, Bruegger's Bagels will offer guests refreshing new summertime menu options and add to its popular and budget-friendly "4 under $4" breakfast…

FDA seeks public comment on menu labeling requirement

July 7, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved into the public comment stage as it develops regulations for the national menu labeling requirement. The new…

Kids meal toys: Temptresses of joy or industry scapegoat?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

I awoke to a crime scene in my living room the other morning. Armed with just a bathrobe and mad hair I approached the blood stained cloth and bloody foot…

Chipotle marketing focus to surround Food with Integrity

July 6, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced new marketing programs that include advertising, a revamped website, and new packaging aimed at better communicating its…

Daphne's closes fourth OC location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 6, 2010

The Fast Food Maven has reported that Daphne's Greek Cafe has closed its fourth Orange County, Calif., location within the past year.

Smartphone search latest tool for new customer acquisition

July 6, 2010

A new survey by Compete has found that nearly one in three smartphone owners has called or stopped into a local business after finding it using a local search…

Moe's celebrates 10 years with free queso

July 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving each guest a free six ounce cup of its famous queso at all locations July 21. Guests can…

Study: Customers will pay more for better service

July 6, 2010

A majority (61 percent) of Americans report that quality customer service is more important to them in today’s economic environment, and will spend an average…

Bay Bread Group to manage bakery production with MonkeyFoodFactory

July 6, 2010

Bay Bread Group, parent company of the Le Boulange chain of rustic French-inspired bakeries, will deploy MonkeyFoodFactory to two wholesale bakeries for…

Executive chef salaries rose slightly in 2009

July 5, 2010

StarChefs.com has announced the results of its nationwide 2009 Salary Survey: While the 2008 Survey posted significant losses, 2009 showed that some chefs are…

Fuddruckers begins Exotic Fridays Contest

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July 5, 2010

Fuddruckers has started to serve elk burgers as part of the company's Fudds Exotics menu platform that features game burgers and wild-caught salmon filet.

Zaxby's celebrates 20 years with search for biggest fan

July 5, 2010

To celebrate its 20th year, Zaxby's is courting its fans and encouraging them to document their passion for the brand with its Zaxby's Fanatic Video Contest at…

Fast casuals focus on food, health

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The fast casual segment has built a loyal following through its emphasis on quality and taste.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes intros new tropical menu

July 1, 2010

This July, Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes will feature a new Summer Tropics menu with brand new recipes featuring tropical and exotic flavors being offered…

Shane's Rib Shack hosts The Ultimate BBQ Side contest

July 1, 2010

Shane's Rib Shack has lanched its "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest," which Shaniacs can enter by posting their side recipe on the Shane's Rib Shack Facebook page…