Getting back to your marketing roots

Although mobile and social media marketing have been hot industry topics for the past few years, you can’t have a strong digital showing without first…

Menu board tests push chicken to the fore for Jersey Mike's

February 9, 2015

Jersey Mike's is adding a new menu board focused exclusively on its chicken offerings.

Maui Wowi offering smoothies for $2.14 on Valentine's Day

February 9, 2015

Maui Wowi is positioning the promotion as a healthier way to celebrate the holiday.

Great Wraps changing name, rebranding

February 9, 2015

Great Wraps is updating its brand with a tweak to its name, new logo, new tagline and more.

Is Panera 2.0 starting to pay off?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Panera will report on its Q4 and FY 2014 earnings on Feb. 12, and the question on everyone's mind is, "How's that 2.0 thing going?" We sat down with Panera's…

Proceeds for potato chip sales will benefit Dickey's new foundation

February 5, 2015

The Barbecue, Boots & Badges foundation will provide funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.

Jamba Juice raising money, awareness for cardiovascular health

February 5, 2015

Jamba Juice announced a host of fundraising, awareness-raising and educational initiatives aimed at supporting cardiovascular health.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot announces giveaway

February 3, 2015

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with free fro-yo (up to 6 ounces) all day on Feb. 6.

LiveDeal Inc. sees Q4 jump

February 3, 2015

LiveDeal Inc. has announced that the company topped its Q3 deal totals by 1,100 in Q4.

Bruegger's giving away bagels for anniversary

February 2, 2015

Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate its 32nd birthday on Feb. 5, with its Three Free Bagel giveaway for each guest who brings a coupon to any one of Bruegger's…

NRA president/CEO named to 'Most Powerful People in Food' list for the third year in a row

February 2, 2015

The National Restaurant Association's (NRA) President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2015's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal for…

Boston Markets launches meal deal, cruise sweepstakes

February 2, 2015

Boston Market has launched a "2 for $20 Complete Meal Deal" limited time offer as well as a "Cruise in to Win" sweepstakes in partnership with Princess Cruises.

Suzy's Swirl earns nod for excellent company culture

February 2, 2015

Jim Knight spends a chapter in his book "Culture that Rocks" exploring the strong culture of froyo concept Suzy's Swirl.

Blaze offering free pizza to celebrate Sarasota opening

January 30, 2015

To participate customers must follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

How did Apple Pay perform in its first quarter?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eighty percent of Panera's mobile payments came from Apple Pay in Q1 2015. But 80 percent of how much?

Larkburger beefs up corporate staff

January 30, 2015

Wayne Humphrey has joined the Colorado-based better burger brand as chief operations officer, and Maloree Murphy as marketing coordinator.

Capriotti's launches 'Love Your Community' fundraiser

January 30, 2015

Guests will be encouraged to make a $1 donation to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission each time they visit a Capriotti's restaurant in the month of February.

Pancheros donates 5,000+ burritos for dance marathons

January 30, 2015

The marathons will benefit the Children's Miracle Network and the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

Looking for 'coffee and conversation'? Starbucks wants to help

January 30, 2015

More than 3 million Match.com members list "coffee and conversation" as one of their interests, and Starbucks wants to make sure those conversations take place…

Sick of winter? These menu items will warm you up

January 29, 2015

Two California concepts are bringing two different styles of heat to menus this week.