Saladworks attributes strong Q2 to LTO sales, warm weather

June 27, 2014

Saladworks reported a 15-percent increase in system-wide sales in the second quarter, fueled in part by strong sales of its Springfit Salad and warmer spring…

Sweetgreen's converts DC area store into test kitchen

June 27, 2014

Sweetgreen's recently revamped one of its Washington D.C.-area stores to become a test kitchen for the chain, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Farmer Boys appoints new chief marketing officer

June 27, 2014

Farmer Boys announced today that Karen Eadon has joined the company as vice president/chief marketing officer. As the VP/CMO, Eadon will lead Farmer Boys…

Amsterdam Falafelshop wins 'Favorite Fast Bites' category at RAMMY Awards

June 27, 2014

Amsterdam Falafelshop was recently named winner of the "Favorite Fast Bites" category at the 32nd annual RAMMY Awards. RAMMY Awards recognize Washington…

JobApp releases social recruitment platform

June 27, 2014

JobApp recently released a new Social-Mobile Recruiting Start-Up Program aimed at helping service industry employers recruit Millennials.

Muscle Maker Grill sending fans 'Behind Enemy Lines' with social media campaign

June 27, 2014

According to a report on MediaPost, Muscle Maker Grill has launched a "Behind Enemy Lines" social media sweepstakes campaign encouraging its fans to post…

Pollo Tropical's streamlined menu, focus on accuracy boost AUVs

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Increased efficiency, improved accuracy lead to gains for Pollo Tropical.

Fast casual brands using social media to engage World Cup fans

The World Cup means big business for many fast casual brands, and they are reaching their fans directly through their social channels.

Au Bon Pain adds new items to summer menu, holds over spring menu items

June 26, 2014

Au Bon Pain recently announced new summer menu items at its U.S. cafes.  

TouchBistro adds Pay at Table service in PayPal app

June 26, 2014

TouchBistro today announced that it has integrated the Pay at Table service in the PayPal app with its TouchBistro mobile point-of-sale solution for tableside…

Caribou Coffee recognizes Lyons Magnus as supplier of the year

June 26, 2014

Caribou Coffee recognized Lyons Magnus today with its the inaugural Supplier of the Year Award. Lyons Magnus supplies Caribou Coffee with ingredients for…

Pollo Tropical launches Beach Break Happy Hour promotion

June 26, 2014

Pollo Tropical announced this week it is launching a new "Beach Break Happy Hour" promotion. Now through Sept. 7, Pollo Reward$ members can purchase any two…

La Prep now sells Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee exclusively

June 26, 2014

La Prep announced recently that all of its coffee is now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. The change took effect June 9.

California Tortilla adds Bangkok Shrimp dishes to summer menu

June 26, 2014

California Tortilla is featuring Thai flavors on its summer menu, with Bangkok Shrimp Tacos, Quesadillas and Bowls available nationwide for a limited time.

Einstein Noah debuts new Bagel Dog

June 26, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is adding a Bagel Dog to its menu this summer. The new Bagel Dog features a premium, Hebrew National quarter pound all beef hot…

DiningGrades launches website to report restaurant food poisoning

June 26, 2014

Restaurant patrons can now report a suspected restaurant food poisoning event on DiningGrades.com and provide information to restaurant management, health…

Round Table develops fast casual pizza concept

June 26, 2014

Round Table Pizza recently opened a new fast casual pizza concept, called Fresh Pixx, located in Dublin, Calif.’s Fallon Gateway Shopping Center.

SSP bringing fast casual concepts to Sacramento airport

June 26, 2014

SSP America has been awarded a 10-year, $80 million contract at Sacramento International Airport's Terminal A. The contract calls for SSP to develop six units…

Luby's, Fuddruckers open dual concept location in Dallas

June 26, 2014

Side-by-side Fuddruckers and Luby's restaurants opened today in Dallas, the company's third new side-by-side build project and the first in the Dallas area.

Uncle Maddio’s adding four restaurants in North Dakota

June 26, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will make its debut in North Dakota today, with a grand opening in Minot. The new location, at 3310 16th Street SW, is franchised by…