Buffalo Wild Wings reports strong Q1 results

April 26, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2012.

McAlister's Deli unveils new look

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The chain's new store design includes a tea bar and has been unveiled at two new locations.

Blake Bailey named Zaxby's CFO

April 25, 2012

Zaxby’s has announced the appointment of Blake Bailey to chief financial officer (CFO) for Zaxby’s Franchising Inc. (ZFI). Bailey succeeds Tony Townley…

Daphne's warms up menu with summer salads

April 25, 2012

The fresh flavors of summer are arriving early at Daphne’s as the company’s restaurants spotlight three salads with fruit accents, including bringing back last…

Genghis Grill expands appetizer offerings

April 25, 2012

Genghis Grill has announced the addition of several appetizers, drinks and LTO's to their newly designed menu.

Smashburger implements Empathica Local CEM solution

April 25, 2012

Empathica Inc., a provider of customer experience management (CEM) solutions to more than 200 brands, has announced that it has equipped Smashburger with the…

Cranking up catering sales in a multi-unit restaurant environment

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

There are many thousands of proven sales systems that your brand can implement to help make your catering sales sing. But here’s the rub. Even proven sales…

bd's Mongolian Grill promotes Brad Russell to director of marketing

April 24, 2012

bd's Mongolian Grill has announced the promotion of Brad Russell to director of marketing. Russell will continue to report to bd's Mongolian Grill president…

NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space

April 24, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…

CherryBerry inks Wisconsin expansion deal

April 24, 2012

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the continued expansion of CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar, with three new deals signed in Wisconsin that…

Digital Dining rolls out Tabbedout mobile app

April 24, 2012

Digital Dining, a provider of hospitality point-of-sale (POS) software, will add Tabbedout, a mobile payment app that allows consumers to open, view and pay…

Cowboy Chicken signs lease for Texas expansion

April 24, 2012

Cowboy Chicken will soon begin construction of their seventh location in The Rayzor Ranch Development, located in Denton, Texas.

Panera Bread reports Q1 comps, average check increases

April 24, 2012

Panera Bread Company released its earnings report for the first quarter ended March 27, 2012.

Want to Facebook? What are you waiting for

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Ninety five percent. That’s right, 95% of all consumers are on Facebook, according to our latest research findings across both North America and the UK. We…

Starbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations

April 24, 2012

Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…

Penn Station unveils free fries giveaway

April 23, 2012

As a special thank you to its local customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who…

Buffalo Wild Wings to present at investor conference

April 23, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. has announced that the company will present at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2012 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. The presentation…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Healthy beverage evolution: Have we come full circle?

How American consumers are once again searching for healthier beverage options.

Chipotle reports 12% comps increase in Q1

April 22, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.