Pancheros debuts 'witty' packaging

May 22, 2013

Pancheros has launched a new package design for its beverage cups, napkins, carry-out bags and burrito boxes. It features entertaining phrases to give diners…

How to win the Loyalty Marathon

To achieve strong results when running a marathon or building a loyalty program, you have to be patient, willing to stick to your plan and trust your training.

2013 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's eighth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

4 ways for restaurants to cash in on tourism

Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short…

Dickey's Barbecue: Moms may love BBQ more than dads

May 16, 2013

Move over dads; moms proved this month that they may be the real barbecue fanatics in the family, according to Dickey's Barbecue, which announced record…

California Tortilla's trio of street tacos now available

May 16, 2013

The fans spoke, and California Tortilla listened. Street Tacos edged out the competition to win March's Elito 8 Tournament.

MOOYAH celebrating National Hamburger Month

May 15, 2013

To celebrate National Hamburger Month and National Hamburger Day on May 28, MOOYAH has launched "2 for $14," allowing guests to choose two MOOYAH burgers, two…

McAlister's launches contest for NYC trip

May 10, 2013

McAlister's Deli is running a digital promotion that will bring one winner and a guest to New York City for the 34th Annual Mississippi Picnic in Central Park.

Zaxby's serves up school spirit

May 9, 2013

Zaxby's has announced it is "The Official Chicken of College Sports" and has collective intellectual property rights at 25 Division I colleges through a…

Rubio's intros grilled salmon dishes

May 9, 2013

As part of its continued efforts to offer guests coastal cuisine, Rubio's Restaurants is introducing three new chef-crafted sustainable seafood items — Grilled…

Spin! Pizza: Will bike for charity

May 9, 2013

Kansas City-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza will not only sponsor free supervised bike rides for all ages and experience levels this summer, but the fast casual…

Summer menu debuts at Bruegger's Bagels

May 9, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels is debuting a summer menu unlike any others with new flavors that are bold, spicy, sweet and savory, said executive Chef Philip Smith. The…

Tips on optimizing your online menu

Showcase your featured specials right on your homepage to draw first-time visitors in and build excitement around your limited-time offering.  

All 'Burgers' eat free at Smashburger

May 8, 2013

Smashburger will give away a free Classic Smash nationwide to anyone with the last name "Burger," or variations thereof on May 28, which is National Burger Day.

Mango Salad returns to Qdoba

May 7, 2013

Qdoba Mexican Grill this week brought back its Mango Salad, but it's available for a limited-time only, according to a company press release.

Millennial marketing guru gives sneak peek of Fast Casual Executive Summit keynote

Creating brand fans out of Millennials -- consumers ages 18 to 34 -- is key for every restaurant's success. Jeff Fromm, millennial expert and 2013 Fast Casual…

Green Leaf's celebrating Salad Month

May 2, 2013

Green Leaf's is kicking off salad season and National Salad Month with the launch of its iLove Salad iPad Giveaway.

Genghis Grill weight loss contestants drop 2,000 lbs

May 2, 2013

Genghis Grill's 60-day weight loss contest, HealthKwest, is over, and Steve Ellis of Albuquerque, N.M., was the winner of the $10,000-first prize. He lost 3…

Yelp, Locu bringing menus to local business listings in 'near real time'

May 1, 2013

Locu, a producer of menu dashboards for local merchants, has announced a partnership with Yelp, according to a Locu press release.

Report: Many restaurant diners loyal without promotions

May 1, 2013

More than 40 percent of consumers say they are loyal to their favorite restaurants and will go there whether or not it has a promotion, reports The NPD Group.