FREEBIRDS and Operation Homefront to help families in need

November 10, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced a partnership with Operation Homefront's Texas and Southern California chapters to support military families this holiday…

Highlights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For three days in the later part of October, more than 200 fast casual executives and suppliers came together to discuss issues impacting the segment and the…

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes launches take-home dishes

November 7, 2011

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes will release 15 holiday take-home items – the largest retail release in the company’s history – to help customers nationwide…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Tom Feltenstein Part 2

During his keynote at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit, Tom Feltenstein explored the three things restaurant operators need to make any new business…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Tom Feltenstein Part 1

During his keynote at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit, Tom Feltenstein explored the three things restaurant operators need to make any new business…

Pei Wei launches interactive website highlighting Asian travel, markets

November 3, 2011

Pei Wei Asian Diner, a fast-casual concept by P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., has launched a new interactive website, PeiWeiMarket.com, that invites fans to…

Yogurtland introduces new seasonal flavors

November 3, 2011

Yogurtland has added two new limited edition flavors, Chocolate Hazelnut and Cranberry Raspberry Tart, to its menu for November. It also has re-introduced the…

Ivar's to honor Deep Fried Clam Day

October 27, 2011

Ivar's Seafood Bars is celebrating National Deep Fried Clam Day on Nov. 1 with a coupon deal. Guests receive a free $5 "clam" dining certificate good toward…

Commentary: Creating compelling content across digital marketing channels

Follow basic guidelines to get started and then, with time, you'll learn what timing, frequency and content works best for your customers in each channel.

Mimi's launches value offer

October 26, 2011

Mimi's Cafe, a neighborhood bistro inspired by France, has launched a value offer called Mimi's My Way 1-2-3. It allows guests to create their own full-course…

Millennials' brand preferences shift due to household structures

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

While use of technology and social media among Millennials is legendary (they've never known a time that wasn't digital), new Hartman Group research finds…

Bruegger's hopes to raise $100K for Children's Miracle Network

October 25, 2011

Bruegger's has launched its second annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) with a goal of raising $100,000 for the cause.

NRA recaps recent victories at FCES 2011

by James Bickers

Nutrition, menu labeling, marketing to kids are areas in which the foodservice industry has gained ground.

Moe's Southwest Grill names two new executives

October 24, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill has added two executives to its leadership team with the objective of growing the brand to 850 locations by 2015.

Gatti's debuts fast casual concept

Gatti's Pizza has unveiled its new fast casual concept, Gatti's. The first unit opens today in Austin, Texas, with six more in the pipeline for the…

Ignite launches web-based local marketing solution

October 24, 2011

Ignite Local Marketing today launched the Ignite Engine, a Web-based toolkit that educates and empowers store managers of quick-service and fast casual…

Tortilla's 'Occupy' event benefits food banks

October 23, 2011

Mid-Atlantic fast casual restaurant chain California Tortilla has declared Oct. 26 as "Occupy Cal Tort Day." In reference to the global Occupy movement…

Muscle Maker Grill joins Restaurant.com program

October 23, 2011

Restaurant.com has added 10 new chain partners to its program, including fast casual Muscle Maker Grill.

Togo's uses 'edgy' commerical to launch pork sandwich

October 18, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has launched a new commercial as part of its "Better than a Breadwich" campaign that supports its new BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich.

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…