Several fast casual brands land a spot on Parents' healthy kids menu list

February 17, 2015

Fast casual chains snagged nine of 20 spots on Parents' Best Kids-Menu Dishes list.

Pie Five elects new 'President of Pizza'

February 16, 2015

Pie Five, a fast casual pizza brand, swore in its new President of Pizza to office, Hunter Todd of Franklin, Tennessee, according to a company release.

E la Carte named one of Fast Company's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies

February 16, 2015

E la Carte announced it has been named by Fast Company as one of the magazine's World's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2015.

Fazoli's hits refresh with menu overhaul and elevated service

With guest frequency below where he wants it to be, Fazoli's CEO Carl Howard asked his customers what it would take to get them in the door more often. The…

Small businesses don’t 'like' the new Facebook

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Facebook finally adopted the publishing model of the old school media: If you want to publicize your business, you have to pay. Small business owners and…

On the Menu: Cajun shrimp is back at McAlister's and Green Leaf's adds quinoa

February 12, 2015

What's new on menus this week? McAlister's Deli is bringing back Cajun Shrimp for a limited time through April 2 and Green Leaf’s restaurants have added Sesame…

6 must-do strategies attracting millennial diners

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Want a piece of millennials $1.7 trillion in spending power? Here are six ways you can grab it.

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.