Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators

December 12, 2012

A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…

Starbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards

December 11, 2012

Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…

la Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs

December 10, 2012

This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following:

Firehouse Subs gets in the holiday spirit with two LTOs

December 5, 2012

With the holiday season in full swing, Firehouse Subs is providing two-limited time offers. The chain is giving away a free dessert with any gift card purchase…

Former McAlister's franchisee to open Salsarita's in Miss.

December 5, 2012

Salsarita's, the national 80-unit Fresh Mexican Cantina chain, is opening 10 locations throughout Mississippi over the next five years. Area developer J.C.

CETW: Keynote Paul Price on social media

Paul Price, CEO of Creative Realities, discusses how technology is getting better, cheaper and faster - and how the rate of change is accelerating, and why it…

McAlister's giving guests chance to name mascot, win prizes

November 30, 2012

McAlister's Deli is ringing in the holidays and engaging its fans via a creative social media contest to name "The Penguin," the brand's holiday gift card…

SCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity

November 29, 2012

SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…

Capriotti's celebrates the holidays with gingerbread cookie

November 29, 2012

Just in time for the holidays and for a limited-time-only, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is selling its homemade Gingerbread Cookie, made with all-natural…

Study: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior

November 28, 2012

A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…

Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City

There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.

Firecracker chicken returns to Panda Express

November 27, 2012

Panda Express is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Firecracker Chicken Breast. The 240-calorie dish that combines marinated all-white meat…

Rubio's launches online merch store

November 26, 2012

Rubio's, the restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is now bringing its Southern California flair to clothing, drinkware, lifestyle accessories and more…

Video: Boloco rolls out new digital signage solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Boloco uses digital signage to entertain customers while they wait for their food.

Qdoba plans new brand campaign to drive sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q4 same-store sales fell short of expectations, but the chain has initiatives planned.

Dickey's Barbecue adds branded merchandise to website

November 21, 2012

Just in time for Cyber Monday, Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue is introducing branded merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks and Dickey's famous Rib Rub…

Tijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser

November 21, 2012

For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.

Au Bon Pain alums debut new fast casual concept

November 20, 2012

Chef/co-owner Thomas John and chief financial officer/co-owner Tim Oliveri will open a new Mediterranean-inspired fast casual concept called Piperi on Dec. …

Mimi's Cafe offers Thanksgiving meals to go

November 19, 2012

Mimi's Cafe has launched two new holiday to-go offerings — Brunch Feast To-Go and Holiday Sides To-Go, in addition to the Holiday Feast To-Go.