Red Mango guests getting spooned

June 13, 2011

Red Mango today launched its Spoonable Smoothies and Mealworthy Smoothies, both designed to eat with a spoon and made with the company's frozen yogurt and…

PRSC: Using social media as recruitment, brand messaging tool

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Mary Ellen Slayter, senior editor of SmartBrief, led a panel discussion titled "Taking the Social Media Leap" at People Report's Summer Camp Workforce…

Flip Video founder unveils The Melt

June 8, 2011

Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan unveiled his latest venture – The Melt – at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Kaplan is setting up his new fast casual…

Quiznos launches three new menu items

June 6, 2011

Quiznos has added three new items to its menu lineup, including Quiznos' Pulled Pork Subs, fresh Farmers' Market Salads and whole grain Flatbread Wraps.

The Power of a Last Impression

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Do you like to sit behind a one way mirror and listen to your customers talk passionately about the food that they eat and the brands that they favor...or…

Moe’s Southwest Grill launches retail food line

June 1, 2011

Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed an agreement with BJ's Wholesale Club to create a line of retail dips, veggies, appetizers, soups, salsas and salad dressings…

Smashburger celebrates the classics

June 1, 2011

Smashburger is kicking off the summer season with a tribute to its Classic Smashburger, the most popular item on its menu.  To reward loyal fans for their…

La Madeleine continues roll out of summertime salades

June 1, 2011

La Madeleine Country French Café has unveiled two new seasonal summer salades that combine refreshing ingredients to beat the heat and celebrate the season. 

When Experience Really Matters

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Who has seen the latest reports on the fastest growing restaurant chains in North America? I was struck when I read the following article summarizing the…

Where have all the super fruits gone?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

There are countless TV shows investigating what happened to former child stars and …Where Are They Now! They go something like this;

Tropical Smoothie Café continues Camp Sunshine support

May 24, 2011

Tropical Smoothie Café is offering its customers an opportunity to support its long-term charity partner, Camp Sunshine. The national franchise company will…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Qdoba Streamlines Ordering and Distribution Process

Synq Solutions developed a Web-based solution for a major Mexican fast casual chain to create an efficient POP ordering process.

Quiznos customers get Groupon’s largest deal to date

May 17, 2011

Groupon Inc. has announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch its biggest deal to date. The discount is aimed at creating repeat customers at the sandwich…

Atlanta Bread to celebrate system-wide intro of Lavazza coffee

May 16, 2011

To celebrate the system-wide introduction of Lavazza coffee, Atlanta Bread has announced that May 23 will be free coffee day for all of the concept’s Facebook…

Healthy Fast Food changes name to U-Swirl

May 16, 2011

Healthy Fast Food Inc. today announced it has a new company name, U-Swirl Inc. With more than 50 franchises sold via area development agreements, U-Swirl Inc.

Jamba Juice joins forces with USA Water Polo

May 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company has announced that they will join forces with the USA Water Polo to help their clubs raise funds through the onsite sale of Jamba's…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.