Doing well by doing good

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

When brands connect themselves and their customers to causes they love, everyone can benefit.

Beanstalk Data announces strategic partnership with Olo

September 16, 2014

The partnership brings together Beanstalk's SaaS platform and Olo's digital ordering.

Mood Media integrating location-based marketing capabilities

September 16, 2014

Mood Media is integrating a digital signal into its media players that will allow its customers to deliver location-based marketing content.

What's ahead for Wingstop? Mobile payment

Wingstop is heavily invested in social media for engaging customers and driving sales. The next step: mobile payments.

Togo's set to open in Atwater, Calif.

September 12, 2014

Togo's is opening its first restaurant in Atwater, California.

Pollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana

September 12, 2014

Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.

'Failure is not an option' in CEO's cancer battle

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Just as things started taking off for Chicken Salad Chick, President and CEO Kevin Brown was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. He's fighting back, and…

Menchie's offers free frozen yogurt at all Louisiana locations

September 11, 2014

In recognition of the sale of its millionth cup of yogurt, Menchie's is giving away free yogurt to guests at all its Louisiana locations.

Salata brings back 'Eat Light At Night' promotion

September 11, 2014

Salata announced it is bringing back its popular "Eat Light at Night" promotion.

Pieology selects PR agency to support growth

September 11, 2014

Pieology has named Morgan Marketing & Public Relations as its PR agency of record.  The Irvine, California-based, full-service marketing and public…

Boloco will offer free burritos throughout September

September 10, 2014

Twenty boloco locations will offer free burrito days throughout the month.

Panera Bread names Anomaly as lead creative agency

September 10, 2014

Anomaly's responsibilities will span from brand positioning to creative strategy and development.

Yum! Brands experiments with Vietnamese concept

September 10, 2014

Yum! Brands continues to experiment with the fast casual segment with its latest concept called Banh Shop, located in Dallas.The restaurant joins the company’s…

MOOYAH offers coupon books for 'No Kid Hungry' campaign

September 10, 2014

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will offer booklets of coupons for free food and beverages with each $5 donation to the No Kid Hungry campaign.

la Madeleine joins 'No Kid Hungry' campaign

September 10, 2014

la Madeleine Country French Café will donate $1 to Share Our Strength for each cookie sold throughout September.

Webinar will explore why millennials are dining out less

September 10, 2014

Dan Santy, president of Santy Integrated, and Adam Pierno, director of Brand Strategy and Planning, will share their insights into how millennials decide what…

How to survive the protein craze

Cutting costs by creating limited time offers or new menu items that scale down the serving of animal protein could be interesting to test with consumers.

iPhone mobile payment option opens up opportunity for marketers

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

With Apple's rollout of Apple Pay, now might be a good time for marketers to get to know Passbook.

Millennials willing to pay more for better, more customizable food

September 9, 2014

The younger generation considers QSRs to be 'dollar food.'

Ice cream sandwich concept plans nationwide expansion

September 9, 2014

CREAM, a California-based ice cream sandwich concept, has announced plans to expand throughout the country. These plans follow the company's success in the San…