Bibigo focuses on retail line for holiday parties

December 9, 2014

Bibigo's corporate chef is offering tips for infusing traditional holiday fare with Korean flavor using the brand's retail line of products.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot raises $12,500 to fight breast cancer

December 9, 2014

Guests who donated received a pink wristband and CUPS coupons valued at $9.

Digital strategy produces 119% jump in Tijuana Flats' online ordering

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A simplified website, local SEO optimization, Pandora ads and special events for bloggers helped lift sales and drive traffic to Tijuana Flats stores.

Smothered Burritos go undercover at Qdoba

December 8, 2014

The Smothered Burritos feature sauces layered inside and out.

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…

Baskin-Robbins, DQ, Taco Bell among creative finalists for the year

December 8, 2014

Ace Metrix has announced its 2014 Brand of the Year Watch List, its finalists of brands with the top-performing creative. Winners will be announced Jan. 7 and…

Charlotte-area McAlister's franchisee enters multiyear sponsorship deal with Hornets

December 8, 2014

McAlister's sweet tea and a small selection of sandwiches, salads and spuds will be sold at the Time Warner Cable Arena where the Hornets play.

Blue Pacific Grill lands spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

December 5, 2014

HealthyDiningFinder.com has added Perrysburg, Ohio's Blue Pacific Grill to its lists of partners.

The four 'Cs' driving Jason's Deli's success

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason's Deli racks up around $2.5M in AUVs. It's achieving that success by sticking with its core strengths, listening to customers, maintaining control and…

Pollo Tropical continues Texas expansion

December 4, 2014

Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third Houston area restaurant near the Galleria on Westheimer Road.

JJ's Red Hots kicks off '12 Days of Hot Dogs' promo

December 4, 2014

JJ's will then pick 12 finalists from customer-submitted hot dog ideas and feature each for a day during 12 Days of Hot Dogs, beginning Dec. 11.

Two deals will net 27 new locations for Wahlburgers

December 4, 2014

Two new deals mark Wahlburgers' entry into Florida and New York.

Einstein Noah brings back holiday gift offerings

December 4, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced the return of its Holiday Gift Card Packs and Coffee Gift Packs to its seasonal offerings.

StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

Dickey's in the spotlight for cooking competition show

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dickey's will be the latest brand featured in TNT's cooking competition show "On the Menu." The winning dish will debut as an LTO the day after the episode…

BurgerFI offers free tasting

December 3, 2014

The first 200 guests at its Akron, Ohio-area location get to sample a burger or hot dog, one side item and one fountain drink free of charge.

Villa Enterprises raises $68K for local charities

December 3, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management announced it raised $68,358 during its 13th annual golf outing and dinner held recently in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. According to…

Pollo Tropical heads to the beach for holiday promotion

December 3, 2014

Pollo Tropical has launched its holiday promotion, featuring 25 days of "Beachmas." From now through Dec. 25, guests can visit pollotropical.com/beachmas for…

La Madeleine opens in West Houston

December 2, 2014

The French bakery/café will reward the first 50 guests in line at 6:30 a.m. with a weekly supply of the brand’s fresh baked breads for a year.

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.