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Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators
December 12, 2012
A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.
read nowMillennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowStarbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards
December 11, 2012
Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…
read nowla Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs
December 10, 2012
This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following:
read nowFirehouse Subs gets in the holiday spirit with two LTOs
December 5, 2012
With the holiday season in full swing, Firehouse Subs is providing two-limited time offers. The chain is giving away a free dessert with any gift card purchase…
read nowFormer McAlister's franchisee to open Salsarita's in Miss.
December 5, 2012
Salsarita's, the national 80-unit Fresh Mexican Cantina chain, is opening 10 locations throughout Mississippi over the next five years. Area developer J.C.
read nowMcAlister's giving guests chance to name mascot, win prizes
November 30, 2012
McAlister's Deli is ringing in the holidays and engaging its fans via a creative social media contest to name "The Penguin," the brand's holiday gift card…
read nowSCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity
November 29, 2012
SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…
read nowCapriotti's celebrates the holidays with gingerbread cookie
November 29, 2012
Just in time for the holidays and for a limited-time-only, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is selling its homemade Gingerbread Cookie, made with all-natural…
read nowStudy: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior
November 28, 2012
A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…
read nowFirecracker chicken returns to Panda Express
November 27, 2012
Panda Express is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Firecracker Chicken Breast. The 240-calorie dish that combines marinated all-white meat…
read nowRubio's launches online merch store
November 26, 2012
Rubio's, the restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is now bringing its Southern California flair to clothing, drinkware, lifestyle accessories and more…
read nowDickey's Barbecue adds branded merchandise to website
November 21, 2012
Just in time for Cyber Monday, Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue is introducing branded merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks and Dickey's famous Rib Rub…
read nowTijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser
November 21, 2012
For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.
read nowAu Bon Pain alums debut new fast casual concept
November 20, 2012
Chef/co-owner Thomas John and chief financial officer/co-owner Tim Oliveri will open a new Mediterranean-inspired fast casual concept called Piperi on Dec. …
read nowMimi's Cafe offers Thanksgiving meals to go
November 19, 2012
Mimi's Cafe has launched two new holiday to-go offerings — Brunch Feast To-Go and Holiday Sides To-Go, in addition to the Holiday Feast To-Go.
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea rolls out Holiday Blend
November 19, 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea's 2012 Holiday Blend coffee and tea are now available in stores and online.
read nowBUBBA burger signs sponsorship deal at motorsport track
November 19, 2012
BUBBA burger has announced a sponsorship agreement with the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.
read nowPinkberry launching eGifting program for holiday shoppers
November 15, 2012
This holiday season, Pinkberry is offering a new gifting experience that allows customers to give and receive Pinkberry gift cards by picking up a gift card…
read nowWilliams Fresh Cafes now selling holiday gifts
November 14, 2012
Williams Fresh Cafe has introduced a new lineup of custom holiday gift sets and products in time for the holiday season. The Canadian fast casual chain is…
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