Social Media Part 1: Do I know you?

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

It's important to know who makes up your social media audience

Smashburger names new president

August 9, 2011

Smashburger has announced several key promotions, including the promotion of Greg Creighton to the position of president, where he will take on an expanded…

Seattle's Best 'Level System' proves success

August 9, 2011

Less than one year after launch, Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best Coffee reports that its radically simplified 'Level System' packaged coffee line is making a…

The quest for authenticity

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

A lot has been written about authencity over the past several years – in personal relationships, business endeavors and brand management.

NPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%

August 8, 2011

U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.

NetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers

August 8, 2011

NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…

Caribou Coffee intros grown-up grilled cheese

August 7, 2011

Caribou Coffee is now providing their guests meal options for lunch with the launch of the new grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches.

NYC Starbucks locales cover outlets to stop squatting

August 7, 2011

Some Starbucks locations in New York City are taking extra precautions to avoid having people camp out there all day.

It's go 'mobile' time

Developers of mobile sites and applications weigh in on how to best offer mobile services.

Firehouse Subs rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle nationally

August 4, 2011

After a nearly two-year test, Firehouse Subs is launching Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, customers now…

Einstein Noah Q2 revenues up slightly

August 4, 2011

Colorado-baed Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, today reported…

MAD Greens launches food-allergy app

August 3, 2011

Denver-based MAD Greens has rolled out a mobile web-app that allows customers to select foods and ingredients that they may be allergic to or wish to avoid for…

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

Energy Kitchen announces executive appointments

August 1, 2011

Manhattan-based Energy Kitchen has announced two new executive appointments.

Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

Will restaurants add Google+ to crowded social media plates?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The fastest growing social media network ever is currently in beta phase for businesses.

Camille’s Sidewalk Café latest to rollout iPads

July 28, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has just launched a new initiative with the system-wide rollout of Apple iPads at its new Camille’s Sidewalk Café stores. The…

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook strengthened in June

July 28, 2011

Driven by stronger same-store sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s…

Truitt Bros. to host Northwest Sustainability Tour

July 27, 2011

As the largely undefined concept of sustainability continues to mainstream, foodservice professionals are faced with a series of questions: What does…

Buffalo Wild Wings net grows 16.4%

July 27, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 26, 2011.