Salsarita's and PuckerButt team for 'World's Hottest Burrito'

February 25, 2014

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina and the PuckerButt Pepper Company have teamed up to create the "World's Hottest Burrito," according to a news release from the…

Cobranding Part 2: Will it work for fast casuals?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Three executives discuss how and why cobranding works well for their concepts.

Zaxby's named 'most craveable' fast casual

February 20, 2014

For a second consecutive year, Zaxby’s has ranked as America’s “Most Craveable Fast Casual” by Technomic, a market research firm specializing in the restaurant…

Cobranding Part 1: Will it work for fast casuals?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While developing the right partnership can be tricky, cobranding is a great way to add an additional revenue stream.

Report shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts

February 19, 2014

New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…

The New Avocado “Mother Sauce”

Simply pureeing fresh Avocados from Mexico creates a luscious and smooth new “Mother Sauce” that can be used on a variety of menu hits. Learn how to use this…

Chipotle debuts comedy series

February 17, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today debuts its original comedy series, "Farmed and Dangerous" on Hulu and Hulu Plus. The four-episode series marks Chipotle's first…

Leveraging your network for effective marketing strategies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If you thank your loyal customers and show you appreciate them, most of the time they will return.

Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation offering free kids meals for Presidents' Day

February 14, 2014

Kids can test their historical knowledge and design their own Presidential Plate to celebrate Presidents' Day at Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants…

NRA launches 'Extreme Digital Makeover' campaign

February 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has launched its "Extreme Digital Makeover" campaign geared toward members looking to expand their business online. Winners…

Square 1 Burgers trades burgers for social smooches

February 13, 2014

Square 1 Burgers & Bar is hoping to spread some love with a new campaign that will have cameras snapping and lips puckering all over Florida's West-Central…

Wok Box hosting annual 'Crack-A-Cookie' contest

February 13, 2014

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen is hosting its 4th annual Crack-A-Cookie contest, giving customers the chance to win a grand prize trip for two to one of three…

McAlister's launches sweepstakes to promote 'Lite menu'

February 12, 2014

McAlister's Deli has launched its "Drop It to Win" sweepstakes, where one fan will win a beach getaway for learning about the "Lite Choose Two" menu at…

Maui Wowi bringing back its Valentine's Day Sweetheart Deal

February 12, 2014

To celebrate Valentine's day, Maui Wowi is bringing back its Valentine's Day Sweetheart Deal, which gives customers  who order on Valentine's Day a small…

Giardino debuts Grain Bowls

February 12, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads is adding grain bowls to its menu of salads, garden wraps and boccata sandwiches. Grain Bowls combine warm quinoa, brown rice or…

Café Yumm! opens new Oregon location

February 12, 2014

Café Yumm! has opened its 13th restaurant in Candalaria Crossing at 2755 Commercial Street S.E. in Salem, Oregon.  To celebrate, Franchise Owners Anna and Sean…

Slapfish premieres behind-the-scenes video

February 12, 2014

Slaphfish, a fast casual seafood brand based in Orange County, Calif., launched this week the first in a series of videos that takes customers…

California Tortilla offering free Valentine's Day Love Chips

February 12, 2014

California Tortilla is giving customers who purchase any entrée a free order of dessert "Love Chips," the chain's cinnamon-sugar dusted tortilla chips, served…

Daphne's California Greek supporting Feeding America

February 11, 2014

Daphne's California Greek has launched "Spoon It Forward," a charitable program to support three Feeding America affiliates in Southern California. For every…

VooDoo sponsoring NASCAR for 2014 season

February 10, 2014

VooDoo BBQ & Grill has signed on again to sponsor BK Racing's Alex Bowman and Ryan Truex for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, according to a company…