Smoothie King Center unveiled to host NBA All-Star game

February 7, 2014

New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson and Smoothie King owner Wan Kim announced today a multiyear agreement reached between the Pelicans and Smoothie King to…

Bizzare Foods' Andrew Zimmern to host event at NRA show

February 6, 2014

Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World on the Travel Channel, will serve as host and emcee for the…

Charleys partners with Coca-Cola

February 6, 2014

GOSH Enterprises, parent company of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks restaurant concepts, and The Coca-Cola Company, have announced a…

Braddah's launches retail line

February 6, 2014

Braddah's Island Style Burritos, Bowls & Tacos, a fast casual restaurant that combines Hawaiian and Mexican flavors, is now selling retail items just in…

Why Bruegger's launched a new design, menu

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Along with the new physical design, the chain has updated its logo, point-of-purchase materials, to-go packaging and is now in the process of updating the…

Bruegger's celebrating birthday with free bagels

February 4, 2014

Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate National Bagel Day and its birthday Thursday with its third annual Three Free Bagel Day. From opening through 11 a.m., guests…

Big Smoke Burger serving Olympic-inspired burger

February 4, 2014

Big Smoke Burger is wrapped up in the Olympic festivities and is serving the Sochi Burger in its Greater Toronto Area and Denver locations, according to a…

Pinkberry giving freebies to celebrate National Fro Yo Day

February 4, 2014

Pinkberry will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day by giving customers a free small Pinkberry frozen yogurt with toppings of their choosing when they 'like…

Orange Leaf teams up with Ghirardelli

February 3, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt and Ghirardelli Chocolate have teamed up to give two people a free trip to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival in San Francisco. The…

Noodle Box launches Sweet Chilli Prawns

February 3, 2014

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Noodle Box has launched a new dish — Sweet Chilli Prawns — according to a company press release.

Yogurtland to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with freebies

January 31, 2014

Yogurtland will celebrate its third annual National Frozen Yogurt Day Feb. 3, by offering guests free yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests will receive…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

The “A”-List: Cutting-Edge Cool with Avocados from Mexico

Welcome to The “A”-List, your chef-led guide to menu inspiration featuring every season’s all-star ingredient, fresh Avocados from Mexico. Executive Chef and…

Chipotle launches 'Farmed and Dangerous' comedy series via Hulu

January 27, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced plans to launch "Farmed and Dangerous," a Chipotle original comedy series that satirically explores the world of…

Starbucks 'uniquely positioned' as consumers shift to digital

The company processed 2-plus million new Starbucks card activations a day leading up to Christmas.

Illinois Restaurant Association marks 100th year

January 24, 2014

The Illinois Restaurant Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the restaurant and hospitality industry in Illinois, is celebrating its…

DMK Burger Bar hosts Facebook contest to mark birthday

January 24, 2014

To celebrate its fourth year in business, DMK Burger Bar is hosting a Facebook contest where fans can enter to win a year of free burgers for two. Those who…

Menchie's offering freebies for National Fro-yo Day

January 24, 2014

Menchie's is gifting fans a coupon for a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt in celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day Feb. 6. On that day, guests can bring…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill marks birthday with BOGO deal

January 24, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is marking its sixth birthday Jan. 28. To celebrate, Garbanzo guests who purchase an entrée Jan. 27 through Jan. 31 can order an…

Mama Fu's marks Lunar New Year with promo

January 24, 2014

Mama Fu's Asian House will ring in the 2014 Lunar New Year beginning Jan. 27 with half-priced entrees and kids selections with the purchase of a beverage. The…