Corner Bakery Cafe launches healthy living Facebook program

January 3, 2012

To help guests put the flavor back into healthy living, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced a Facebook program inviting fans to kick off the new year by…

Jamba launches new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies

January 3, 2012

On Jan. 5, 2012, Jamba Juice will launch new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost. The new smoothie platform reinforces Jamba's commitment to…

Starbucks raising prices in the US

January 2, 2012

Starbucks Corp. is raising beverage prices by 1 percent in select markets in the United States. The increase effects the cities of New York, Boston…

Togo's hosting Pastrami Pounder Challenge

December 29, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches will host the "Pastrami Pounder Challenge" in celebration of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14.

3 trends hitting foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.

Streetsense designs La Madeleine restaurant prototype

December 18, 2011

Bethesda, Md.-based Streetsense has created an all-new interior design scheme for La Madeleine French Country Cafe, which has opened its first newly redesigned…

Adaptation – 3 Categories Evolve

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.

2011: The five stories and trends that shaped the year

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As we look back on 2011, several stories and trends stand out among the rest. Here's a look at our top picks.

Yogurt Mountain opens 40th store

December 15, 2011

Yogurt Mountain LLC has opened its 40th store. The new location is in Huntsville, Ala., marking its 9th in the state.

Pei Wei invites fans to build a passport, earn rewards

December 14, 2011

Pei Wei Asian Diner is inviting fans to create a Pei Wei passport as part of its recently launched website, PeiWeiMarket.com. The site and Pei Wei passport…

Firehouse introducing customers to Coca-Cola Freestyle with Happy Hour event

December 13, 2011

Firehouse Subs recently rolled out the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine nationwide and, to introduce Louisville, Ky., customers to the technology, the restaurant is…

Buffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system

December 8, 2011

HubWorks Interactive ­LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…

Starbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million

December 6, 2011

It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…

Restaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011

December 5, 2011

The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…

Service with a Smile: Get your employees & customers through the holiday rush

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Even though the holiday shopping season has passed with Black Friday, there are still plenty of opportunities for your employees to make a lasting impression.

Which Wich Spices Up Its Restaurants with Custom Music Offerings

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches used Custom Channels music to match its clientele and improve customer and employee satisfaction.

Corner Bakery Cafe raises record amount for No Kid Hungry

November 22, 2011

With the help of guests across the nation, Corner Bakery Cafe raised more than $268,000 during the 2011 Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry.

Fazoli's hosting Black Friday lunch deal

November 21, 2011

Fazoli's is anticipating what is predicted to be the biggest Black Friday ever by offering a deal for hungry shoppers. On Nov. 25, customers will receive a $…

Seattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway

November 20, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill launches real-time loyalty program

November 17, 2011

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very…