Einstein Noah celebrates National Bagel Day with giveaway

February 5, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are celebrating National Bagel Day Feb. 9 by offering a free bagel and shmear to customers who purchase any…

Bruegger's commemorates anniversary with free bagel

February 5, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels will officially celebrate its 30th anniversary on Feb. 7. Until 11 a.m. that day, guests can redeem a coupon for a complimentary bagel and…

For now, mobile payment is more neat-o than necessary

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

For the past couple of years, retailers have talked incessantly about mobile payment technology and made untold investments to allow their customers to pay for…

35 Top Restaurant Apps [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A look at where restaurant consumers are located in the mobile space.

McAlister's spices up menu with Cajun shrimp

February 4, 2013

McAlister's Deli is serving Cajun Shrimp now through March 31. The Cajun Shrimp menu showcases Louisiana-inspired seasonings on a Po Boy, Caesar Wrap and…

I Dream of Falafel holding March Madness contest

February 4, 2013

I Dream of Falafel's getting in the basketball spirit with its March Madness 'Create Your Own Wrap' Bracket.

FREEBIRDS opens Kansas location

February 4, 2013

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has opened its latest unit in Lawrence, Kan., under FB Midwest Development LLC, the first franchisee of FREEBIRDS World Burrito. To…

Garbanzo opening 1st Arizona unit

February 4, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights for up to 20 units to GMG Arizona LLC.

Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 7

February 3, 2013

No. 7: Food trucks

Elo Touch Solutions' new mobile tablet solution

Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City. The tablet is…

VooDoo BBQ helping ex-NFL players transition from football to business

February 1, 2013

New-Orleans based VooDoo BBQ & Grill is hosting a live Webcast Saturday to help NFL players and retirees transition from professional football to business…

Jersey Mike's opens first airport locations

February 1, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…

Chef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept

February 1, 2013

Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…

Duke Marketing CEO tapped to speak at restaurant industry event

February 1, 2013

Linda Duke, chief executive of Duke Marketing LLC, will be a speaker at the 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, held at the University…

Boston Market exec goes 'Undercover' to study operations

The chain's chief brand officer discusses her appearance on "Undercover Boss" and the restaurant's recent rebranding efforts.

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 6

January 31, 2013

No. 6: The better burger segment

Gluten-free menus can be a challenge – or not

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Conservative estimates see gluten-free at $8 billion in consumer food purchases alone in 2013.

Restaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up

January 31, 2013

Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Partnership streamlines business intelligence, marketing software needs

January 31, 2013

Improving Restaurants, a software technology company for the restaurant industry, and SpenDifference, a provider of supply chain support, have teamed up to…