Summer menu debuts at Bruegger's Bagels

May 9, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels is debuting a summer menu unlike any others with new flavors that are bold, spicy, sweet and savory, said executive Chef Philip Smith. The…

Report: Consumers want clean restaurants with menu variety

May 9, 2013

According to a new report from Mintel; cleanliness (96 percent), menu selection and variety (94 percent) and comfortable seating (91 percent) are the most…

McCain Foods USA launches Fresh-Style Fries

May 9, 2013

In response to increased consumer demand for "natural" foods, McCain Foods USA is launching Fresh-Style Fries. Cut from whole russet potatoes, McCain…

Tips on optimizing your online menu

Showcase your featured specials right on your homepage to draw first-time visitors in and build excitement around your limited-time offering.  

MEDIAPRO deploying animated digital menu boards in restaurants

May 8, 2013

Covina Burger, a California-based QSR restaurant company, has ditched its plastic backlit menu boards in favor of dynamic digital signage menu boards from…

Solving the social media recruitment puzzle

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Although social media hasn't radically changed how restaurants recruit employees yet, it has added a new dynamic that many businesses are not fully equipped to…

All 'Burgers' eat free at Smashburger

May 8, 2013

Smashburger will give away a free Classic Smash nationwide to anyone with the last name "Burger," or variations thereof on May 28, which is National Burger Day.

San Fran fast casual perks up loyalty program

May 8, 2013

San Francisco-based The Melt recently tapped Perka to power its integrated customer rewards program, The Melt Perks. Customers, who prepay on The Melt website…

Burger 21 hits Jersey

May 8, 2013

Burger 21 has expanded the brand to the Northeast with the opening of its first New Jersey location in Voorhees, according to a company press release.

Daphne's California featuring light salads

May 8, 2013

Daphne's California Greek is bringing back its Chicken Strawberry Salad ($8.29) for the spring season, according to a company press release. This salad, which…

CaliBurger planting flag in Philippines

May 8, 2013

CaliBurger has executed a Master Franchise Agreement with IP Ventures, a Manila-based private equity group, to open CaliBurger restaurants in the Philippines.…

Smoothie King announces 49 new FAs

May 8, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises has signed 49 new franchise agreements since the start of January 2013, more than double the total amount of new agreements signed the…

Not open to discussion: The time for restaurant mobile apps is now

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Remember back in the 1990s, when business owners asked, “Do we really need a website?” My, how quickly that question disappeared. Today the vast majority of…

The new reality of a world dairy market

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The years of low stable cheese cost are over; pizza operators need to accept this and price to account for permanently higher costs.

Survey: Internal promotion popular in hourly marketplace

May 7, 2013

According to an online survey from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace for job seekers and employers, 80 percent of companies surveyed have a policy to…

BrightSign to unveil turnkey menu board solution

May 7, 2013

BrightSign, a provider of digital signage, is launching an all-in-one, integrated digital menu board solution, called BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board.

3 fast casuals selling the Middle East

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Middle Eastern market is ripe for American fast casual brands.

Mango Salad returns to Qdoba

May 7, 2013

Qdoba Mexican Grill this week brought back its Mango Salad, but it's available for a limited-time only, according to a company press release.

LA airport welcoming Border Grill

May 6, 2013

Travelers to Los Angeles will soon be able to experience Border Grill in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.

Camille's Sidewalk Café chips are retail bound

May 6, 2013

Camille's Sidewalk Café is now selling its signature tortilla chips at all Camille's locations nationwide and in Oklahoma grocery stores, according to a…