Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

MICROS, Tabbedout deploy restaurant mobile payment platform

May 8, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an integration, sales and…

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.

Kelly Slater named as Daphne’s California Greek brand ambassador

May 5, 2011

Daphne’s California Greek has announced that 10-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater has become a brand partner and ambassador for the company’s commitment…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reports soft Q1 earnings report

May 5, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2011.

Restaurant concepts expand on foreign shores

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

With their sites set on international ground, restaurant chains prove it’s a small world, after all.

Burrito Boarder to open second location

May 3, 2011

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Burrito Boarder will be opening its second location in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, this month. The first store opened in…

Firehouse Subs joins tornado assistance effort

May 3, 2011

Firehouse Subs will join chains such as McAlister’s Deli to provide assistance to those impacted by the recent tornados in the Southeast.

Chipotle hiring investigation grows in scope

May 3, 2011

The investigation into Chipotle Mexican Grill's hiring practices has been extended to include Atlanta and Los Angeles. Federal immigration agents spent Tuesday…

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.

TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Genghis Grill’s HealthKwest gives chain energy boost

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Genghis Grill's HealthKwest campaign yielded social media growth.

Top 100: Moe's Southwest Grill No. 85

May 2, 2011

85. Moe's Southwest Grill

Top 100: Flying Star Cafe No. 84

May 2, 2011

84. Flying Star Café

Top 100: Denny's (Denny's Cafe) No. 83

May 2, 2011

83. Denny’s (Denny’s Café)

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

Soul Daddy wins America's Next Great Restaurant

May 1, 2011

It was a surprising end to America’s Next Great Restaurant, but on Sunday evening, show viewers – and the winner himself – heard Soul Daddy was to become the…

Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

Webinar to discuss emerging trends in foodservice

April 28, 2011

Empathica and FastCasual.com will present a roundtable webinar May 12 discussing the five emerging foodservice industry trends. The webinar, "Emerging Trends…