Bruster's Real Ice Cream adds three seasonal flavors

June 17, 2013

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has added three seasonal flavors to its line-up of frozen treats. Through July, Bruster's will offer black raspberry and black…

GeekBeat.TV interviews Yelp exec

The hosts of GeekBeat.TV chat with Darnell Holloway of Yelp about how restaurant owners can use the customer reviews to attract and retain customers.

When value is undercooked

There are no longer original products and services, so marketing is the differentiator.

Fazoli's offers Supremo Meal Deal for Father's Day

June 12, 2013

To help celebrate Father's Day, Fazoli's is giving kids the chance to create a Supremo Dad Trading Card and in return get a deal on Fazoli's new Supremo Meal…

Menchie's kicks off cow-themed marketing campaign

June 12, 2013

A new Menchie's character spoon has been introduced in celebration of the brand's new campaign, "From Moo to You," which highlights the yogurt-making process…

Restaurant Assoc. marketing group sets fall conference schedule

June 11, 2013

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Marketing Executive Group (MEG) has announced its bi-annual fall conference will take place in Denver Oct. 22 and 23.

Chicago Bears kicker brings a spicy kick to Meatheads

June 11, 2013

Meatheads is featuring a new burger for the summer, "The Goulden Burger," in honor of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould and his public charity, The Goulden…

Why Millennials expect to be engaged via mobile

Sastry Penumarthy, with Punchh, talked at NRA about how important it is for restaurants to engage customers via mobile.  

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical make NBA wager

June 10, 2013

While the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat battle it out on the court, Fiesta Restaurant Group's concepts are having a showdown of their own.

Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich debuts at Charleys

June 10, 2013

Charleys, known for its Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks concepts, has recently rolled out its newest limited-time offer, the Spicy Hawaiian…

Customers expect mobile engagement

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some experts predict mobile payments to reach critical mass in three to five years.

Einstein Noah debuts 'garden fresh' menu

June 7, 2013

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is rolling out several LTOs at Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels locations as part of its Garden Fresh themed…

FREEBIRDS 'feeding little bellies'

June 6, 2013

Now through June 16, FREEBIRDS World Burrito and its charity arm. World Works, will join the fight to end children's hunger by encouraging its "Fanatics," or…

NRA CEO named 'No Kid Hungry Hero'

June 6, 2013

National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named a "No Kid Hungry Hero" by Share Our Strength. She was honored at a June 4 awards…

la Madeleine debuts summer menu

June 6, 2013

As the summer quickly approaches, la Madeleine Country French Café invites guests to unwind and cool down with its new French-inspired menu offerings and…

How WOW knew it was time for a rebrand

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Founder Paul Ballard discusses how new decor and a name change were only a couple of aspects of WOW's new identity.

Restaurants join Round It Up America program for relief efforts

June 5, 2013

When deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma recently, Round It Up America already had funds reserved before a warning siren was ever sounded. Round It Up America, which…

Tropical Smoothie Café to raise $500,000 for Camp Sunshine

June 5, 2013

June 21 marks the first official day of summer, but it's also Tropical Smoothie Café's favorite holiday of the year – National Flip Flop Day, a system-wide…

Smashburger to make small screen debut

June 4, 2013

Smashburger has unveiled its first television advertising campaign in collaboration with Denver-based Definite Productions, marking the production company's…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints new CCO

June 4, 2013

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced the appointment of…