Buffalo Wild Wings will no longer sponsor Fiesta Bowl

June 18, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings announced this week it is not renewing its sponsorship of the Fiesta Bowl.

Chipotle teaming up with Major League Soccer for All-Star Week

June 18, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with Major League Soccer to sponsor a nationwide contest for an AT&T MLS All-Star Week prize package.

Fazoli’s set to sponsor major harness racing event

June 17, 2014

Fazoli's will be the presenting sponsor for the 69th running of the $600,000 “Little Brown Jug brought to you by Fazoli’s” harness race for 3-year-olds.

LED digital signage for new Buffalo Wild Wings flagship set to light up Times Square

June 16, 2014

The new Buffalo Wild Wings location in New York City's Times Square will feature full-motion LED digital signage to fit into the hustle and bustle of the…

Schlotzsky’s launches new campaign through mobile loyalty app

June 16, 2014

Schlotzsky’s has launched a new campaign to encourage fans to download its new Lotz4Me Guest Rewards mobile app. The campaign follows John S. and Mike L., who…

5 steps to get more (raving) customer reviews

Seventy-nine percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

Buffalo Wild Wings launches Instagram account

June 13, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings has added an Instagram account, just in time to engage FIFA World Cup fans. The channel was introduced with the help of the brand’s social…

Smashburger kicks off summer road trip to expose brand

June 13, 2014

Smashburger has launched a social media campaign, #SmashRoadTrip, geared toward creating awareness for the brand.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco guest counts up from loyalty mobile app launch

June 13, 2014

Wahoo’s Fish Taco announced that its guest count has increased since the rollout of its CircleShout-built mobile loyalty app. According to a news release…

Wayback Burgers hosts annual free shake day

June 13, 2014

Wayback Burgers’ 80-plus locations will give away free junior Black & White Milkshakes all day on June 24 for its annual Free Shake Day. The Black &…

I Dream of Falafel undergoing a facelift

June 13, 2014

I Dream of Falafel is undergoing a rebranding effort that includes a restaurant redesign with new décor and an updated menu. According to the company, the…

California Tortilla joins Healthy Dining roster

June 13, 2014

California Tortilla has partnered with Healthy Dining to promote its dietitian-recommended menu options on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

How restaurants can use technology to influence customer trigger points

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A mobile strategy is about getting data from your customers while at the same time giving them a genuine value-add.

Robeks DC flagship store marks 10th anniversary

June 12, 2014

Robeks is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its first unit, located at 1707 L St N.W. in Washington DC, with a weeklong celebration June 16 through June 21.

Panera and agency part ways in he said/she said saga

June 12, 2014

After two years, Panera Bread and AOR Cramer-Krasselt have parted ways. But why, exactly, isn’t exactly clear after Advertising Age obtained a memo from…

Why IT deserves a spot at the marketing table

In order to resonate with customers, applications and campaigns must be exciting, unique and useful.

Pancheros celebrates Florida opening with $1 burritos

June 11, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its newest location this week, located in Jupiter, Fla. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer $1 burritos on…

bd's Mongolian Grill aims for incremental sales lift with new drink offerings

The company is broadening its craft beer selection to remain on trend.

Tropical Smoothie Café’s AUVs surpass $526K

June 10, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café today reported its average unit volumes increased to $526,403 in 2013 — a more than 5-percent jump since 2012. The AUV represents the…

The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.