Einstein Noah debuts new Bagel Dog

June 26, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is adding a Bagel Dog to its menu this summer. The new Bagel Dog features a premium, Hebrew National quarter pound all beef hot…

Reward and loyalty programs for your catering customers

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Provide your customers with the option to select which program they prefer.

Shark Tank's Cinnaholic unveils new bakery design

June 25, 2014

Cinnaholic recently unveiled a prototype of its new bakery design. The architect's rendering reveals the design for new Cinnaholic locations moving forward…

Genghis Grill raises $10,000 For Wilcox Memorial Fund

June 25, 2014

A fundraiser hosted by Ghengis Grill in Henderson, Nev., netted $10,000 for the family of a local man who died while attempting to prevent a shooting at a Las…

World Cup is a windfall for Buffalo Wild Wings, other sports bars and restaurants

June 25, 2014

Thanks the FIFA World Cup, Buffalo Wild Wings is seeing a surge in business that's likely to continue until the tournament wraps up on July 13, according to a…

Moe’s Southwest Grill teams up with Coca-Cola Freestyle to offer exclusive beverage

June 25, 2014

Moe's Southwest Grill has teamed up with Coca-Cola Freestyle to create Vanilla at Peachtree, a custom beverage available only at select Moe's restaurants.

NBA championship bet spurs inter-restaurant rivalry, charity donation

June 25, 2014

During the recent NBA finals, Danny Meisenheimer, COO of Pollo Tropical in Miami, and Todd Coerver, COO of Taco Cabana in San Antonio, wagered that the brand…

Millennials want more than brand familiarity

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Younger consumers are willing to pay extra for products from companies with positive social, environmental impacts.

Corner Bakery Cafe names new PR and marketing agency

June 24, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe announced today its partnership with Trevelino/Keller as its B2B public relations and marketing agency of choice. According to a news…

Taco Cabana restores 'Tango Frogs' art installation at Dallas location

June 24, 2014

Taco Cabana is bringing a piece of Dallas' art history home. The "Tango Frogs" – 10-foot tall sculptures of frogs playing musical instruments — will be…

JJ's Red Hots, King of Pops team up for summer popsicle creation

June 20, 2014

JJ's Red Hots is teaming up with King of Pops to create a new summer menu offering: JJ's Red Pop, a gourmet popsicle featuring chocolate, smoked candied bacon…

Mobile apps are restaurant marketing’s future, not mobile websites

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Apps must provide significant value and engagement to users, not just routes to ads or videos or other low-value ends.

Salsarita's serving up the 'World's Hottest Burrito' for a limited time this summer

June 20, 2014

For a limited time this summer, Salsarita’s customers will have a chance to try their luck with BurHEATo, which includes a teaspoon of the world’s hottest…

Gratafy mobile gifting app launches in Denver

June 20, 2014

Gratafy recently announced that it has launched in Denver, allowing consumers to purchase and send more than 600 gifts from local restaurants and bars. 

Baja Fresh getting real-time digital, mobile feedback through Sparkfly

June 20, 2014

Baja Fresh is partnering up with Sparkfly for real-time analysis of their digital and mobile promotions.

Dickey's adds chief brand officer to communicate 'basics done right'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Christie Finley aims to deliver consistent customer experience as company expands rapidly coast to coast.

Bruster's CEO talks about the brand's anniversary, growth and proprietary operating system

Sahene is also heading up a relatively new Philly Cheesesteak concept called Wit or Witout, which recently opened its third store and has sold its first two…

Schlotzsky’s new loyalty app features friend-referral rewards

June 19, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has launched its Lotz4Me Guest Rewards mobile app nationwide. The company said in a news release that it is the first platform in the fast casual…

Paytronix launches rewards solution for multiunit chains

June 18, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. has introduced its new EXPRESS Pilots program designed specifically to help restaurant and retail chains create and deploy a new rewards…

Genghis Grill hosts fundraiser for Las Vegas shooting victim

June 18, 2014

The Genghis Grill in Henderson, Nev., is hosting a community-wide fundraiser today through 9:30 p.m. to support the family of Joseph Wilcox. Wilcox died while…