Boston Market joins No Kid Hungry campaign

September 14, 2011

For the second consecutive year, Boston Market restaurants will participate in Share Our Strength's annual Dine Out for No Kid Hungry — a national, week-long…

Starbucks' new Gold Coast Blend benefits schools

September 12, 2011

To celebrate the arrival of fall, Starbucks is rolling out its Gold Coast Blend – Morning Joe Edition. The coffee was introduced in grocery stores in 2009 to…

Jamba Juice teams up with 'Diet Diva' Tara Gidus

September 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company is partnering up with "Diet Diva" Tara Gidus, a registered dietician/nutritionist and nationally recognized expert in nutrition and…

Burgers, brats and Mongolian Grill?

September 8, 2011

To celebrate football season, bd's Mongolian Grill is providing diners with tailgating fare, including burgers, brats and beer.

Bruegger's proves there is 'such a thing as free lunch'

September 7, 2011

Bruegger's bakeries throughout Minnesota have launched an incentive to spark online reservations. Customers will get a free Panini when they log onto the…

What's your motto: Einstein Bros. launches Facebook campaign

September 7, 2011

To celebrate the launch of two new latte flavors -- Vanilla Hazelnut Latte and White Chocolate Mocha – Einstein Bros. Bagels is launching a coffee motto…

Food truck segment speeding up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2011

The food truck has been gaining momentum since 2008, with some predicting a short-lived heyday. That has certainly not been the case, as new research by the…

Firehouse Subs loses trademark case, CEO plans appeal

Firehouse Subs recently lost a trademark case involving a Myrtle Beach, S.C., restaurant called Calli Baker's Firehouse Bar & Grill.

Fazoli's wants proof that kids love its spaghetti

August 31, 2011

Fazoli's has launched a contest inviting parents to create videos of their children eating spaghetti. The best techniques will win catered lunch for the…

Firehouse to give away free subs

August 31, 2011

Firehouse Subs will give all its Facebook fans a free medium sub on Labor Day with the purchase of a sub, drink and chips. To redeem the offer, fans can visit…

Using a Restaurant POS for Marketing and Promotion

POS systems can create customer databases, increase the effectiveness of loyalty programs and improve the store-operator interface, if users take the time to…

Bruegger's to make Labor Day labor-free

August 30, 2011

This Labor Day, Bruegger's is making it easier for guests to enjoy an extra-long, work-free weekend. The chain is selling its Big Bagel Bundles throughout the…

Urbanspoon and Zagat form content partnership

August 30, 2011

Urbanspoon, a mobile restaurant app, has signed a content deal with Zagat, provider of user-generated content, as well as restaurant ratings and reviews.

Qdoba's Queso Quest rolls out in Chicago

August 29, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill has teamed up with Chicago comedian Joey Dundale to launch the Queso Quest in the Windy City.

Chipotle releases short film to animate sustainable farming

August 29, 2011

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability, Chipotle Mexican Grill has produced a new stop-motion animated short film called "Back to the Start…

Togo's joins Share Our Strength campaign

August 28, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has teamed up with Share Our Strength, a national non-profit organization focusing on ending childhood hunger. All 240 Togo's units in…

Will Groupon be the next Pets.com?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Groupon continues to be front and center in the foodservice industry. A day doesn't go by where I don't hear the name Groupon from an operator, see an RSS feed…

Daphne's names surfer Kelly Slater as brand ambassador

August 25, 2011

Phase two of Daphne's California Greek restaurants' re-imaging strategy includes the naming of pro surfer and musician Kelly Slater as brand ambassador.

Social media Part 2: devices and their virtues

Appreciate the immediate feedback provided by your customers' smartphones.

HuHot offering back to school offers

August 24, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill is rewarding its loyal guests with two exclusive offers this month to celebrate back-to-school time.