Beautiful Brands' growing empire

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

David and Camille Rutkauskas launched Camille's Sidewalk Café in 1996. Last year, the company added 10 more brands to its growing portfolio.

Is Chipotle guilty of serial marketing?

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January 17, 2010

Advertising Age recently flagged "serial reviewers," or companies that like to switch marketing agencies every couple of years. And it highlighted fast casual…

Starbucks helps with relief in Haiti

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January 17, 2010

In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort via a company statement. …

Energy Kitchen to offer breakfast menu items for $2.99

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January 13, 2010

Energy Kitchen is offering all of its breakfast menu items for $2.99, including all sandwiches, wraps and pancakes. The prices are available for a limited time…

Togo's celebrates National Pastrami Day

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January 13, 2010

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced today it will celebrate National Pastrami Day today, Jan. 14. The first 100 guests at each Togo's location will receive one free…

Quiznos names WONGDOODY as new agency of record

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January 11, 2010

Quiznos has announced New York-based WONGDOODY has been named the agency of record for the toasted sandwich chain. The agency, known for its work with…

Terry Bradshaw to promote Zaxby's Kickin' Chicken sandwich

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January 7, 2010

Zaxby's has recruited Terry Bradshaw to tout its Kickin' Chicken Sandwich Meal in the chain's ongoing "Indescribably Good" ad campaign. A menu staple, the…

Moe's Southwest Grill retools Web site

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January 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced that its theme for 2010 is to connect and engage, and it all begins with the launch of the brand's new Web site and a…

Panchero's develops new iPhone app

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January 4, 2010

Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced that it has launched the iBurrito software application created for the iPhone. The application allows users to create…

Tropical Smoothie Café launches Healthy Lifestyle promo

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January 3, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café plans to help consumers meet their health goals for the New Year with a "Healthy Lifestyle" promotion, featuring low-calorie grilled…

Which Wich to offer guests 99 cent sandwiches

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January 3, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches will offer 99 cent "wiches" to all guests as part of its Guest Appreciation Event on Jan. 6.   The 99 cent sandwich offer is…

Seven keys to customer experience

True dedication to the voice of the customer will be pivotal for operators looking to improve their customer experience.

California Tortilla intros $5 Fiesta

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December 30, 2009

California Tortilla is jump starting 2010 with an attractive price-pointed deal. Customers will be able to order any hearty small-sized burrito, a side of…

Togo's celebrates National Pastrami Day

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December 29, 2009

  Togo's Eateries Inc. will celebrate National Pastrami Day at all 242 franchised locations by giving the first 100 guests at each Togo's location one free…

Montclair Smashburger partners with Community FoodBank of New Jersey

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December 27, 2009

The Smashburger restaurant located in Montclair, N.J., will celebrate its January 14, 2010, grand opening by partnering with the Community FoodBank of New…

Which Wich tops Restaurant.net quarterly growth list

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December 21, 2009

RestaurantChains.net has just published its list of November 2009's Top 20 Fastest Growing Concepts, for the research period from July 21 to Oct. 20. Which…

Fast Casual 2009: Five hits and a miss

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The economy, social media and a nationwide food-system upgrade round out a year filled with ups and downs.

Kiosks: The Complete Story on ROI

The value of investing in a kiosk network deployment depends in large part on the return on that investment. Learn the revenue potential of a kiosk network and…

Jamba Juice reinstates free flatbread day

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December 13, 2009

Jamba Juice has announced the return of Free California Flatbreads Day at participating locations as part of its ‘Feel Good' Campaign. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Pita Pit releases integrated gift and loyalty card program

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December 3, 2009

Pita Pit USA announced today the creation of a new nationwide gift card and loyalty program just in time for the holiday shopping season.   Known as the "PIT…