Oh baby: Chipotle names Wrap What You Love winner

June 30, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 18th anniversary promotion, encouraging customers to wrap what they love in gold foil, has named a 4-day-old baby, appropriately…

P.F. Chang’s celebrates anniversary with Facebook giveaway

June 30, 2011

Throughout July, P.F. Chang's China Bistro's Facebook fans can redeem a free lettuce wrap offer and dine-in guests can earn one-third off any wine bottle on…

Smashburger taps Twist as regional AOR

June 29, 2011

Smashburger has named Twist as its St. Louis agency of record ahead of a 12-unit expansion in the market. The first Smashburger in the St. Louis area will open…

McAlister’s Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo

June 29, 2011

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Tossed’s National Salad Contest winner named

June 28, 2011

Tossed has named Sarah Wilson of Boston as the winner of its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest.

Zaxby's shakes up summer with LTO

June 28, 2011

Zaxby's is bringing another specialty milkshake and meal deal to the table this summer through the unveiling of its new Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake and…

Setting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians

June 27, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.

Jamba Juice launches new Facebook promo

June 26, 2011

Jamba Juice Co. announced today the launch of its "What Would You Blend?" campaign.

McAlister’s Deli brings back successful Tea Town promo

June 22, 2011

McAlister’s Deli and its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion is again searching for Tea Town USA, its biggest summer promotion to date. McAlister’s will use its…

Genghis Grill launches Watermelon Kwenchers

June 21, 2011

Genghis Grill has announced summer drink promotions featuring three watermelon-inspired beverages offered in-store now until mid-August.

Domino’s, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors

June 19, 2011

BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…

Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings to football fans

June 19, 2011

In an effort to amplify the voice of NFL fans in the league's ongoing labor disagreement, Buffalo Wild Wings has sent an open letter to the owners and players…

Ben & Jerry’s launches ice cream truck in NYC

June 19, 2011

Ben & Jerry’s has launched its Scoop Truck tour in New York City and will be hitting the streets through July 29, attending community and non-profit…

Let Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads

June 14, 2011

The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.

Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity

June 14, 2011

Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

bd’s Mongolian Grill’s iPhone App puts guests in control of meals

June 13, 2011

bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone, iTouch or iPad with the…

Red Mango guests getting spooned

June 13, 2011

Red Mango today launched its Spoonable Smoothies and Mealworthy Smoothies, both designed to eat with a spoon and made with the company's frozen yogurt and…

Flip Video founder unveils The Melt

June 8, 2011

Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan unveiled his latest venture – The Melt – at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Kaplan is setting up his new fast casual…