Free webinar: Is your mobile app making you more money?

February 19, 2013

Mobile apps can be used to reduce costs and increase revenues while delivering insight into how customers behave, but just having any mobile app isn't enough.

'Live Consciously:' Panera intros new platform to express brand values, purpose, culture

February 19, 2013

Panera Bread Company has unveiled a new initiative — Live Consciously — to express its brand values, purpose and culture.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

Lobster and Seafood Sub returns to Quiznos for limited time

February 18, 2013

Quiznos is bringing back a fan favorite for Lenten season. The Lobster & Seafood Salad Sub and the Lobster & Seafood Salad are now available for a…

3 ways to keeping customers loyal in the off-season

The real goal in implementing loyalty strategies is to transition satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates.

Orange Leaf turns fro-yo upside down

February 14, 2013

Upside down is the new right way to eat frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf, now that the 225-unit chain is encouraging guests to save the yogurt to top off their…

Report: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy

February 12, 2013

With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…

FREEBIRDS: Rate your date for freebies

February 12, 2013

FREEBIRDS World Burrito is inviting their guests to "Rate Their Date" on Feb. 15 to receive double points toward earning free food. When giving a thumbs up — a…

Qdoba guests: Will kiss for food

February 8, 2013

Qdoba Mexican Grill is encouraging its guests to kiss coupons goodbye again this Feb. 14 with the return of its BOGO for a Kiss Valentine's Day promotion.

Create Your Own App platform available for restauants

February 6, 2013

As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…

Charleys introduces Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich

February 5, 2013

Charleys has added the Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich to its menu for a limited time.

Einstein Noah celebrates National Bagel Day with giveaway

February 5, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are celebrating National Bagel Day Feb. 9 by offering a free bagel and shmear to customers who purchase any…

Bruegger's commemorates anniversary with free bagel

February 5, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels will officially celebrate its 30th anniversary on Feb. 7. Until 11 a.m. that day, guests can redeem a coupon for a complimentary bagel and…

Infographic: Top Mobile Apps for Restaurant Consumers

A look at some of the most popular mobile apps consumers are using when dining out.

McAlister's spices up menu with Cajun shrimp

February 4, 2013

McAlister's Deli is serving Cajun Shrimp now through March 31. The Cajun Shrimp menu showcases Louisiana-inspired seasonings on a Po Boy, Caesar Wrap and…

I Dream of Falafel holding March Madness contest

February 4, 2013

I Dream of Falafel's getting in the basketball spirit with its March Madness 'Create Your Own Wrap' Bracket.

Chef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept

February 1, 2013

Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…

Duke Marketing CEO tapped to speak at restaurant industry event

February 1, 2013

Linda Duke, chief executive of Duke Marketing LLC, will be a speaker at the 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, held at the University…

Elevation Burger 'towers' over Dubai

January 31, 2013

Elevation Burger has a single location in Dubai, but its presence is huge, thanks to a lighted 18- by 14-square-foot sign atop Latifa Tower, a 56-story…

Menchie's franchise agreement paves way for Canadian expansion

January 29, 2013

Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that…