Mama Fu's launches mobile rewards program

November 26, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House, operator of 16 restaurants in the Southeastern U.S., has selected Punchh to create a customized mobile-based rewards program. Using the…

Study highlights importance of mobile for restaurant research

November 26, 2013

Mobile is playing increasingly dominant role in U.K. restaurant searches. According to new research from the restaurant category of the U.K. Mobile…

McAlister's celebrates new sandwiches with daily giveaways

November 25, 2013

McAlister's Deli is running a new online promo, "Big Bold Spin to Win," celebrating its line of Big Bold Sandwiches featuring new recipes, increased portion…

Salsarita's customers 'get when they give'

November 22, 2013

Salsarita's, a Fresh Mexican Cantina with locations across the country, is including a free gift for guests who purchase holiday gift cards from the restaurant…

Canada's Edo Japan to launch good deeds campaign

November 22, 2013

Edo Japan, Canada's Teppan-style, fast casual restaurant, has launched a holiday campaign, "Simply Better," where "Edo Elves" can be seen Nov. 28- Dec. 21.

Kneaders launches Christmas campaign

November 21, 2013

Kneaders Bakery and Café will give a $25-gift card each week to customers leading up to Christmas as part of its "That's What Christmas Means To Me" campaign…

Caribou launches eGifting

November 21, 2013

Caribou Coffee has partnered with CashStar, a digital gifting company, to launch an eGift card program to allow consumers to purchase and send personalized…

NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Pie Five Pizza grows Kansas footprint

November 20, 2013

Pie Five Pizza opens the doors of its newest location today, at the Oak Park Commons Shopping Center in Lenexa, Kan. This opening comes a few months after Pie…

Green Leaf's, Bananas launches Facebook promo

November 19, 2013

Fast casual brands Green Leaf's and Bananas are giving Facebook fans a chance to win one of three prize packages that best fits their lifestyles. Today through…

Papa Murphy's, McAlister's identified by consumers for offering value

November 18, 2013

Data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics program, which surveys consumers about their most recent restaurant visits, confirms that top-rated restaurant…

Jamba Juice begins million smoothie giveaway

November 15, 2013

Jamba Juice Company announced the launch of the Million Free Smoothie or Juice Giveaway.

Seattle's Best runs free coffee promotion for Black Friday workers

November 15, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee will help fuel the all-nighters being pulled by Black Friday retail workers.

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VooDoo sponsoring NASCAR race

November 15, 2013

VooDoo BBQ and Grill is sponsoring the #83 BK Racing Team Toyota Camry in Sunday’s 2013 Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway in Miami. Driver David…

Elevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner

November 15, 2013

Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected ­French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…

California Tortilla testing fro-yo

November 14, 2013

California Tortilla is serving up a new addition to its menu with Yo! Tort frozen yogurt. It debuted last week when the restaurant chain's 41st franchise…

Einstein Noah launches Black Friday catering promo

November 14, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are running a Black Friday catering special to help fuel holiday retail workers. The chains will offer to…

Charleys Philly Steaks adding Asiago Chicken Caesar Club

November 14, 2013

Charleys Philly Steaks is adding the Asiago Chicken Caesar Club to its menu during the holiday season. The LTO will be offered Nov. 18 through Jan. 5, only at…

Fundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'

November 13, 2013

A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…