Muscle Maker Grill joins Restaurant.com program

October 23, 2011

Restaurant.com has added 10 new chain partners to its program, including fast casual Muscle Maker Grill.

Buffalo Wild Wings Q3 net earnings up big

October 23, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2011. Highlights for the third quarter versus the same period a year…

Top 100: The Habit Burger Grill No. 49

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October 23, 2011

The 41-year-old chain, featuring suchstaples as its original “charburgers,” fries,shakes and malts, has grown from onestore in Santa Barbara, Calif., to…

Proceeds from MonkeyMedia Software catering 'how to' to benefit Share Our Strength

October 20, 2011

A new book is now available to help multi-unit restaurant chains understand what it takes to develop a successful catering platform. Erle Dardick, the founder…

La Madeleine commits to $100,000 Susan G. Komen for the Cure donation

October 20, 2011

To further demonstrate its support for fellow Dallas-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure, la Madeleine Country French Cafe has recommitted to the fight against…

NRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance

October 20, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…

Chipotle Mexican Grill 3Q revenue up 24%

October 20, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter, ended Sept. 30, 2011. Highlights for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to…

Sodexo opens first Star Ginger food truck

October 19, 2011

Sodexo Inc., along with celebrity chef Mai Pham, opened its first Star Ginger Asian Grill & Noodle Bar in the form of a food truck on the campus of…

Starbucks has blonde ambition

October 18, 2011

Starbucks is going Blonde. The coffee giant has announced that it has created a lighter blend called Blonde Roast to join its current lineup of medium and dark…

Mobile inventory management helps control restaurant costs

October 18, 2011

ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management technology and logistics services for the foodservice industry, has launched ArrowScan, a handheld scanning…

Top That! opens 1st franchised unit

October 18, 2011

Tulsa, Okla., is home to Top That! Pizza's first franchise unit; four more are under construction and dozens are in the pipeline, according to Lori Walderich…

Togo's uses 'edgy' commerical to launch pork sandwich

October 18, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has launched a new commercial as part of its "Better than a Breadwich" campaign that supports its new BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich.

Tossed to celebrate Canadian opening

October 17, 2011

Tossed, a New York City-based chain that serves garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, will open its first Canadian location Oct. 21. The restaurant…

Pei Wei goes south of the border

October 17, 2011

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. announced it has signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V., a quick-service restaurant…

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…

Snagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'

October 17, 2011

Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…

The Counter rapidly expanding

October 17, 2011

The Counter Custom Built Burger is spreading throughout the country and into the Middle East. It opened its original location in Santa Monica in 2003, but has…

Saladworks reports record sales

October 17, 2011

Saladworks' same-store sales rose an average of 15 percent in September and October when compared with the same period in 2010.

Perka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform

October 17, 2011

Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…

Yogurtland goes pink for partnership with Avon Foundation

October 17, 2011

Yogurtland has announced a partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women to support breast cancer awareness. The brand will support the partnership with a…