Menchie's opens second unit in China

November 26, 2014

Menchie's at the SAGA Shopping Center in Xi'an will be China's second location in the country, with the first located in Louyang City.

Togo's plants its flag in Colorado

November 26, 2014

Togo's first Colorado unit opened at 27 South Tejon St. #110 in Colorado Springs.

Camille's Sidewalk Café adds antipasti

November 26, 2014

Camille's adds a healthy take on the traditional Italian dish.

Jamba Juice adds electronic gift card

November 25, 2014

Customers can customize a digital design, personalize a message and digital share a Jamba eGifting electronic gift card.

Starbucks will raise funds, awareness on World AIDS Day

November 25, 2014

Starbucks will make a 10-cent donation to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS for beverages sold in participating US and Canada stores on Dec. 1.

BURGERFI will match gift card purchases for #GivingTuesday donation to the Red Cross

November 25, 2014

BURGERFI will match in-store gift card purchases, committing to a minimum donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross.

Smashburger CMO: Better burgers are here to stay

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Smashburger grew by about 20 percent this year, and it's likely it will continue that pace next year, according to newly-appointed CMO Josh Kern.

Business diners spend 6% more than leisure diners

November 24, 2014

Concur, a provider of spend management solutions, has released an analysis showing the habits of business diners and their benefits to restaurant…

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill launches new website

November 24, 2014

Firebirds' new site includes streamlined reservations, click-to-call capabilities, directions, simplified gift card ordering and location-specific content.

Taco Republic offers 'season pass'

November 24, 2014

Buy a pass and you can eat your choice of three tacos, chips and salsa every day from Dec. 5 through March 5.

Teriyaki Madness hires new director of marketing

November 24, 2014

Dave O'Connor will focus on marketing the Asian concept nationally and supporting franchisees.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian rolls out Cyber Monday deal

November 24, 2014

Customers who order online using the promo code "CYBER" will get nearly half off.

Of note on social media: Panda Express 'joy spotting' campaign

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

An eight-hour social media campaign yielded a 389-percent increase in mentions of the brand on Twitter and a 24-percent increase in followers.

Boston Market catering, takeout up 20 percent over last year

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 21, 2014

Heat & Serve options have surged 20 percent over last year, and catering is up 18 percent.

NRA, SBA encouraging shoppers to #DineSmall on Nov. 29

November 21, 2014

The partnership will encourage shoppers to patronize local restaurants while shopping on Small Business Saturday.

Salata adds vegan proteins

November 20, 2014

Quinoa, falafel and tofu are available for an additional $2 in a wrap or small salad and $3 in the regular salad.

Chronic Tacos donates $10,000 to No Kid Hungry

November 20, 2014

Throughout the month of September, Chronic Tacos continued to raise funds for No Kid Hungry through donations and fundraising events, including its Sept. 2…

Blaze ignites Knoxville opening with free pizza giveaway

November 20, 2014

Fast casual concept Blaze Pizza is celebrating the opening of its Knoxville store by giving away free pizza.

7 tips for getting Millennials to stay in love with your brand

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

How do brands keep once-smitten customers from getting bored and breaking up?

Panda Express on the lookout for 'joy'

November 19, 2014

Panda Express focusing on 'joy' during Thanksgiving season with social media promotion.