Why giving back should be part of your business strategy

Corporate social responsibility is a vital part of a brand’s identity, especially to the increasingly impactful millennial generation.

Noodles & Co launches customized kids menu, goal of providing kids with 1M meals

October 2, 2015

Kids are top of mind at Noodles & Company this week as the chain launches a customized kids menu and a charitable platform for kids to help other kids.

How location-based marketing helped Cousins Subs increase sales

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The chain increased app downloads by 42 percent, increased mobile ordering traffic by 63 percent, and increased limited-time-only sales online and in-store for…

Franchise focus: Can Captain D's hook fast casual market share?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While many may still consider the seafood restaurant a quick service restaurant, CEO Phil Greifeld said that in 2011 the chain began transitioning from a QSR…

Why Chipotle is wrong about loyalty

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Mobile technology is changing the way guests engage with restaurants and is on its way to becoming an indispensable source of competitive advantage for brands.

The Melt creates 1,524-pound cheeseburger out of cheese to break Guiness World Record

September 22, 2015

The Melt, headquartered in San Francisco with 15 locations across California and Colorado, has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest cheese…

Moe's Southwest intros Smokin' Chicken Burrito

September 21, 2015

Moe's Southwest Grill has debuted its Smokin' Chicken Burrito Bowl, but it’s a limited-time offer.

How to create gift cards, promos, badges inside your restaurant

Instead of paying a third-party company to create your restaurant’s gift cards, why not save money and have complete control by investing in an in-house card…

MyCheck enables donations through mobile restaurant apps

September 11, 2015

Round It Up America works with over 100 charities.

Smashburger launches social media contest to intro Sin City Burger

September 10, 2015

Smashburger is kicking off it newest limited-time offer, the Sin City Burger, with a social media campaign called #SinCitySurvivalTips.

PizzaRev named ‘Best Pizza’ by Los Angeles Daily News

September 10, 2015

PizzaRev has been honored again by readers of the Los Angeles Daily News.

Why loyalty programs will drive restaurants, customers to embrace mobile payments

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

With mobile payment apps, restaurants enjoy faster transactions — tables can be turned up to 10 minutes faster — and users tip higher, spend more and make more…

Amsterdam Falafelshop 'going balls to the wall'

September 4, 2015

Amsterdam Falafelshop has launched a search for the best-dressed balls in Boston, based on flavor and presentation.

NetWaiter enhances social marketing feature

September 4, 2015

NetWaiter has enhanced its social widget feature, making online marketing to local customers even easier for restaurants, according to a company press release.

Menchie's offers movie-themed flavors

September 3, 2015

September’s flavors include PAN’s Pixie Dusted Sugar Cookie, Blackbeard’s Neverland Chocolate Chill, Hook’s Jolly Roger Raspberry Tart and Tiger Lily’s…

PizzaRev is 'RedHot' through October

September 2, 2015

PizzaRev is now crafting a Buffalo Chicken pizza featuring Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper.

Newk’s shines spotlight on ovarian cancer

September 2, 2015

With one in 70 women facing ovarian cancer, Newk's Eatery is shining a spotlight on the relatively silent killer by turning up the volume on its growing…

Twitter votes inspire return of BWW sauces

September 1, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings is bringing back several popular LTO sauces thanks to Twitter demand.

Chipotle sued for claiming to have GMO-free menu

September 1, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a law suit alleging its marketing and advertising campaign regarding its menu not including genetically modified organisms is…

Pie Five Pizza Co.debuting 'Magic Mushroom' pizza

August 31, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating "National Mushroom Month" with a limited time offer pizza available Sept. 3.