Chicken Salad Chick establishes foundation to fight cancer, end hunger

August 29, 2014

Chicken Salad Chick launched a new foundation aimed at funding the work of the American Cancer Society and ending hunger in America.

#CONNECTsummit14: Marketers should opt in to text as key mobile messaging channel

When it comes to building relationships with hardcore fans, marketers shouldn't overlook the original mobile messaging channel: text.

Uncle Maddio's rolls out fall Panini menu

August 28, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is now featuring hot toasted sandwiches, despite August being National Panini Month, opting for cooler weather to promote the…

Chronic Tacos staging celebrity taco eating contest to benefit No Kid Hungry

August 28, 2014

Chronic Tacos and Dexter Holland, the lead singer of The Offspring who also founded the Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce, will host the fourth annual "Gringo Bandito…

#CONNECTsummit14: Consumers waiting for marketers to catch up

Thinking about plunging in to mobile marketing? Now is a great time, according to Jack Philbin, co-founder, president and CEO of Vibes and chairman of the…

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with NCR

August 26, 2014

Beanstalk Data announced today it will integrate its CRM Marketing Master platform into NCR's restaurant POS systems.

Kentucky company launches self-service reservations widget

August 26, 2014

Louisville, Ky.-based QSR Automation announced the release of DineTime Host version 3.0, a browser widget that when added to a restaurant's website provides…

Newk's Eatery launches ovarian cancer awareness campaign

August 20, 2014

Newk's Eatery has announced the launch of a "Newk's Cares" campaign to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

La Madeleine Country French Café donates $89,339 to Children's Hunger Fund

August 20, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café has announced it has raised $89,339 for the Children's Hunger Fund so far in 2014.

Buffalo Wild Wings kicks off fantasy football season with Pepsi draft party kit, sweepstakes

August 19, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings announced plans to offer fantasy draft kits to groups of eight or more who register to hold their 2014 fantasy draft parties at the…

Noodles & Company reports limp Q2 comps

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Noodles & Company posted disappointing Q2 results, with comps declining 1 percent for company owned stores, 2.2 percent for franchised stores and 1.1 percent…

Jamba Juice gives away nearly half a million servings of fruit, veggies

August 14, 2014

Jamba Inc. gave away 217,000 servings of fruit and 283,000 servings of vegetables during its "Free Juice Giveaway" at stores systemwide earlier this month.

Webinar on beacons, geofencing now available

August 13, 2014

The free webinar Using Beacon Technology and Geofencing In Your Restaurant sponsored by Splick.it and hosted by FastCasual.com earlier this week is now…

Summit will help fast casual restaurants 'think mobile first'

CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit coming up Aug. 18-20 will feature the CEOs of Firehouse Subs and McAlister's Deli.

Smashburger launches nationwide fundraiser for Parkinson's support

August 12, 2014

Smashburger announced in a news release it will be kicking off a nationwide fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation in support of the organization's…

Farmer Boys opens in Gardena, Calif.

August 8, 2014

Farmer Boys is opening a new restaurant today at 641 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. in Gardena, Calif. Grand opening events will continue through Aug. 10.

Starbucks' loyalty program now reminds customers to claim rewards

August 8, 2014

Starbucks wants to make sure customers never forget to claim one of its loyalty rewards again.

Chipotle unveils chef and music lineup for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth festival

August 7, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced recently the celebrity chef and music lineup for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth on Oct. 18 in Irving, Texas, at Lake Carolyn.

Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 25th anniversary with 25-cent bagel

August 6, 2014

Noah's New York Bagels announced it will mark its 25th anniversary by offering any Bagel & Shmear for only 25 cents today.

The Original Soupman selects Brand Initiatives Group for branding strategy

August 4, 2014

Soupman Inc. announced its engagement of Brand Initiatives Group for a marketing and brand strategy.