Listen, learn and leverage

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

The voice of the consumer is louder and more far-reaching than ever thanks to the proliferation of the Internet and social media. For fast casual operators…

Togo's opens in Tracy, Calif.

July 15, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced the opening of its newest location in Tracy, Calif. The restaurant is owned by local resident Byron Bogaard, an existing…

Will Instagram become a more effective marketing tool than Facebook?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How major chains are using the photo-sharing site to engage with loyal customers.

Qdoba joins KidsLive Well

July 12, 2012

Qdoba Mexican Grill has joined the National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program as the organization celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Dickey's adds locations in Louisiana

July 12, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has a location in Houma, La., and a new location slated to open in Shreveport later this year.  In addition, they have tapped industry…

LevelUp eliminates merchant fees

July 12, 2012

Mobile payment startup LevelUp is throwing down the gauntlet to other payment networks. It's eliminating all transaction fees charged to merchants who accept…

Panera Bread readies for Q2 earnings

July 11, 2012

Panera Bread Company will report its fiscal 2012 second quarter results after the market close July 24, 2012.

Starbucks upgrades Android payment app

July 11, 2012

Starbucks Corp. has announced that it is expanding the reach and functionality of its popular mobile payment application. The company said it is introducing an…

Zoes Kitchen rolls out take-home tubs

July 10, 2012

Zoës Kitchen has introduced its Zoes Fresh Take, a collection of easy-to-make recipes that utilize the restaurant's most popular sides and salads.

Buffalo Wild Wings redesigns restaurants

July 10, 2012

As it enters its 30th year, Buffalo Wild Wings is refreshing its look, restaurants and its commitment to the guest experience. After more than a year of…

Starbucks Refreshers make global debut

July 9, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the availability of its handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers beverages. Customers can order Starbucks Refreshers beverages…

Cosi announces completion of rights offering

July 9, 2012

Cosi Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced rights offering that expired June 30, 2012.

Caribou Coffee opens new locations, names SVP retail operations

July 9, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C.-area locations with an opening in Vienna, Va., in Fairfax County. Caribou…

Bruegger's Bagels opens first airport location in Pittsburgh

July 9, 2012

AIRMALL USA, an airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at PIT, has opened a Bruegger's Bagels at the Pittsburgh…

Venus Williams serves up Jamba Juice location

July 9, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has announced the grand opening of their newest store in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle. The store is operated through a joint venture…

A new frontier: Desktop dining

How "desktop dining" represents an untapped opportunity for the restaurant industry.

Pret A Manger continues Manhattan expansion

July 8, 2012

RKF, the exclusive retail leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger, has arranged long-term leases for the sandwich on Eighth Ave. in Midtown West, and at…

The Habit Burger expands in Calif.

July 8, 2012

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its seventh Sacramento, Calif.-area location July 11 in Folsom. The Irvine-based concept continues to grow with more than 5…

Wingstop sales increase 12.6 percent

July 8, 2012

Wingstop has announced that same store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent year to date.

National Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth

July 5, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S.