Jersey Mike's loyalty program earns award for innovation

October 10, 2012

Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named Jersey Mike's Subs as one of the winners of its 2012 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards.

A great idea is not enough

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.

Jamba Juice forms West Coast supply chain distribution alliance

October 9, 2012

Jamba Juice Company and Systems Services of America today announced the formation of a supply chain distribution alliance for service on the West Coast. The…

Yogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations

October 9, 2012

Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…

Webinar: What Winning Brands Do with Online Reviews

Social media isn't just for outbound marketing anymore. When every online review is seen by at least 150 other potential guests, you must have a solid strategy…

FATZ recognized for marketing techniques

October 5, 2012

FATZ has been named the Certified Angus Beef brand "Newcomer Restaurant Chain Marketer of the Year" award. This award is given to restaurants that exemplify…

My name is Bo: Why Arby's will come back

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

I saw this ad today and just had to write this post. I love it for it's simplicity, elegance and boldness. Watch this....

Barberitos supports Breast Cancer Awareness

October 4, 2012

Barberitos has launched its month-long, system-wide breast cancer awareness campaign, Barberitos Gives Breast Cancer the Boot, by participating in a number of…

FREEBIRDS, Panera, Fazoli's supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

October 2, 2012

Three popular fast casual chains — Fazoli's, Panera Bread and FREEBIRDS — announced this week that they are running promotions in support of October being…

Zaxby's launches TV, FB promo

October 2, 2012

Zaxby's is asking guests to join in on the Big Zax Snak Meal online debate asking whether it's a meal or a snack. The chain has teamed up with NFL linebacker…

Firehouse Sub sounds alarm for October Fire Safety Month

October 1, 2012

Firehouse Subs has started its annual fundraising initiative in support of Fire Safety Month to raise funds for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The…

Wendy's, In-N-Out, Caribou Coffee top Zagat's 2012 list

September 28, 2012

Wendy's and In-N-Out Burger were once again named the top overall chains in this year's Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Both brands were No. 1 in the 2011 survey as…

Tweet this: Fast Casual Summit panelist named top tweeter

September 28, 2012

Tulsa-based Beautiful Brands International's CEO, David Rutkauskas is one of the September 2012 Top 100 Entrepreneurs to Follow for Twitter. Rutkauskas, who…

What is the role of 'thought leadership' in new product innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The old paradigm of type-A R&D; business managers that run large R&D; departments is out, and the new model of servant leaders with innovative thought…

Cornery Bakery, Taco Cabana name BizCom Associates as PR agency

September 26, 2012

Dallas-based public relations agency BizCom Associates has added Corner Bakery Cafe and Taco Cabana as new clients.

Caribou partners with CancerCare

September 26, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company is honoring its original roastmaster, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. Through the chain's annual Amy's…

Menchie's raises $234K for MDA

September 26, 2012

Menchie’s has raised $234,307 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Menchie’s guests raised the funds during a month-long program to benefit children and…

Can tortilla chips predict the next U.S. president?

September 25, 2012

"How the States Got Their Shapes," which airs on The History Channel, will find out if tortilla chips can predict who will win the presidential election in…

'Will read for food': Kids in summer reading program earn freebies from Togo's

September 25, 2012

Togo's has joined forces with the California Library Association for the second year in a row to reward local students for reading. As part of the California…

Social media report: What consumers are saying about restaurants

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Foodservice Social Media Universe keynote speaker Jason Falls highlights who's winning and losing the social media conversation.