NRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May

June 30, 2011

As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…

Oh baby: Chipotle names Wrap What You Love winner

June 30, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 18th anniversary promotion, encouraging customers to wrap what they love in gold foil, has named a 4-day-old baby, appropriately…

P.F. Chang’s celebrates anniversary with Facebook giveaway

June 30, 2011

Throughout July, P.F. Chang's China Bistro's Facebook fans can redeem a free lettuce wrap offer and dine-in guests can earn one-third off any wine bottle on…

Flippin' Pizza, Tutti Frutti fro-yo testing mobile wallet

June 30, 2011

United States restaurants may be another step closer to allowing customers to pay with their mobile phones. MobilePayUSA, a division of Irvine, Calif.-based…

Smashburger taps Twist as regional AOR

June 29, 2011

Smashburger has named Twist as its St. Louis agency of record ahead of a 12-unit expansion in the market. The first Smashburger in the St. Louis area will open…

McAlister’s Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo

June 29, 2011

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."

Salad Creations expands to Florida campuses

June 29, 2011

Salad Creations is expanding its presence on college campuses with ARAMARK, an award-winning, global food services company. Under the partnership, a new Salad…

Tossed president named to 40 under 40 list

June 29, 2011

Tossed Franchise Corp. president and founder Jason Chodash has been named to the 2011 "40 Under 40" list of South Florida's "Best and Brightest" young…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Tossed’s National Salad Contest winner named

June 28, 2011

Tossed has named Sarah Wilson of Boston as the winner of its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest.

Firehouse Subs approves $250k in first responder grants

June 28, 2011

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has approved 20 grant requests valued at more than $250,000 that will assist fire departments, police departments…

Freshii CEO named to Inc.'s 30 under 30

June 28, 2011

Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin has been named as one of Inc. magazine's 30 under 30 young business owners in America.

Zaxby's shakes up summer with LTO

June 28, 2011

Zaxby's is bringing another specialty milkshake and meal deal to the table this summer through the unveiling of its new Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake and…

Registration opens for Foodservice Social Media Universe

June 28, 2011

Registration is now open for the Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, Sept. 18-20, at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. Conference registration is $695…

Setting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians

June 27, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.

Flippin’ Pizza signs new franchisee in Maryland

June 27, 2011

Flippin' Pizza, the 13-unit fast casual New York-style pizza concept, has signed a franchise agreement with foodservice veteran Brett Silver to transfer three…

Jamba Juice launches new Facebook promo

June 26, 2011

Jamba Juice Co. announced today the launch of its "What Would You Blend?" campaign.

NPD Group: Restaurant visits up for dinner

June 26, 2011

After several years of traffic declines, visits to restaurants during dinner time increased over the last three quarters, according to foodservice market…

Schlotzsky’s gains growth momentum

June 23, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed 75 franchise agreements for a total of 25 restaurants that will each house the Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon and Carvel…

PizzaMarketplace.com names editor

June 23, 2011

Pizza Marketplace publisher NetWorld Alliance (NWA) has named Cherryh Butler editor of its online publication, PizzaMarketplace.com. NetWorld Alliance is a…