Virtual Next partners up with Vantage Analytics

October 16, 2014

Mobile-based digital rewards solutions company Virtual Next has announced a partnership with analytics platform provider, Vantage Analytics, to enable customer…

Fast casual execs weigh successes and failures of QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Despite a few notable bright spots -- Wendy's, Domino's -- most observers agree that the QSR segment is in trouble. What are the lessons and opportunities for…

Webinar: There's more to mobile payments than payments: engaging your customers in the age of the new mobile wallet

The shift to mobile payments is underway, especially now that Apple is encouraging customers to pull out their smartphones instead of their old leather wallets…

HuHot franchisee donates $34K to military support charity

October 16, 2014

Top Tier Colorado LLC has donated $34,000 to The Home Front Cares this quarter.

Falafill teams up with Forever Yogurt

October 16, 2014

The frozen yogurt machines will feature specially-developed flavors by Chebaro to complement Falafill's falafel and mezza bar.

Blaze Pizza opening at Univ. of Maryland

October 15, 2014

On Thursday, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will begin feeding Terrapins. The company announced it will open its second Maryland location Thursday at the University…

Taking the ambiguity out of local marketing strategies

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

HuHot's VP of Marketing shares how to get franchisees to weigh in on marketing decisions, and how to blend corporate standards with local store marketing…

Mama Fu's Black Market Menu released

October 15, 2014

Chefs compete to get their items featured on the Black Market Menu, which often leads to a spot on the brand's core menu.

If you build it, they won't come

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Having a website, an app and/or social media accounts isn't enough. Brands must plan to engage customers if they want to build loyalty and convert sales.

The Habit Burger Grill launches French Onion Charburger

October 10, 2014

The burger, a take on the flavor of French onion soup, will be available through Nov. 17.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens flagship unit in Vegas area

October 10, 2014

The flagship store is the Nevada-based chain's 33rd unit in the Las Vegas area.

Corner Bakery Café recognized for sustainability efforts

October 9, 2014

Each Corner Bakery Cafe uses, on average, 14.5-percent less energy and saves more than 52,000 kilowatt hours a year, equal to eliminating over 80,000 miles…

Garden Fresh names Krueger Communications agency of record

October 9, 2014

Krueger will handle print, radio, and TV responsibilities as well as serving as a key strategic partner.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands gyro selection to include any protein

October 9, 2014

Gyros can now be ordered with any Garbanzo protein, including chicken, steak, falafel, Portobello mushroom, and traditional gyro meat.

How your mobile payment app can cost you customers and ding your reputation

Without a thoughtful approach to user experience, staff training and enticing loyalty incentives, brand apps are doomed to failure.

Webinar will help operators hone listening skills

October 8, 2014

Customers send messages about brands every day, but few businesses are prepared to listen and act upon them.

Einstein Bros. adds two new chicken sandwiches

October 8, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group recently announced the launch of the Bavarian Chicken Sandwich and Napa Valley Chicken Sandwich now available at Einstein Bros.

Chipotle sponsoring 100 school gardens through partnership

October 8, 2014

The effort will focus on creating or supporting 100 school gardens in Austin, Texas; Boston; Dallas; Denver; Long Island/northern New Jersey; Louisville…

bd's Mongolian Grill updates fall menu

October 8, 2014

bd's Mongolian Grill announced the addition of seasonal items to its fall menu.

Dickey's opening three new units this week

October 8, 2014

Dickey's will open three new units in California, Georgia and Indiana on Oct. 9.