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Smashburger hires hometown agency of record
December 1, 2010
Smashburger has hired Denver-based brand communications agency Cactus as its agency of record (AOR) to help establish and execute the overall tone and voice of…
read nowMOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 30, 2010
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.
read now41 FREEBIRDS locations to collect holiday gifts
November 18, 2010
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has launched its collection drive for Operation Homefront, supporting military families and their Adopt A Family program. Throughout…
read nowbds Mongolian Grill to celebrate Mongo Wonderland
November 18, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill guests will go walking through a "Mongo Wonderland" this season. Through December 26, 2010, diners can feast on holiday favorites: Ham…
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Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 16, 2010
Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…
read nowGrubHub: Like Facebook for restaurateurs?
November 14, 2010
Could online ordering be as big as Facebook for the restaurant world? Possibly, now that online ordering outlet GrubHub has secured another round of…
read nowNew BBQ concept set to open in 2011
November 9, 2010
Rock On, LLC., a fast-casual barbecue restaurant concept and specialty foods company, has announced the planned opening of the first Rock On! American BBQ…
read nowGive Water, Saxbys help benefit BBBS
November 8, 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (BBBS SEPA), in partnership with Saxbys Coffee, has announced a campaign to raise money through the sale of…
read nowWingstop named official sponsor of LA Lakers
November 8, 2010
The Los Angeles Lakers and Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that has sold more than 2 billion wings, announced a sponsorship today in which Wingstop will be…
read nowRaising Canes donates $15,000 to Share Our Strength
November 2, 2010
Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves will present a check for more than $15,000 to Share Our Strength, a national organization fighting childhood hunger.
read nowDickey's Barbecue turns 69
October 17, 2010
Dickey's Barbecue is celebrating 69 years of being in business with the offering of $1 pulled pork sandwiches October 19 at every location across the country.
read nowBuzztime promo predicted to drive 100,000 diners to BW3
October 12, 2010
NTN Buzztime Inc., a leading interactive restaurant and bar entertainment network, is predicting another successful Pick 'Em Challenge promotion with Buffalo…
read nowFirehouse Subs intros re-branded pickle bucket
October 12, 2010
Firehouse Subs has unveiled its new pickle bucket, showcasing Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The Foundation raises money throughout the restaurant…
read nowJimmy John's sues for trademark infringement
October 11, 2010
Chicago-based Haltsed Street International Inc., parent company of Halsted Street Deli, has been sued by Jimmy John's Enterprises LLC for trademark…
read nowBoston Market to implement successful test overhaul in San Francisco stores
October 11, 2010
As part of Boston Market's 25th anniversary celebration, the restaurant has announced the San Francisco-area launch of a nationwide rollout of experiential…
read nowSeinfelds Soup Nazi to celebrate Zoup! grand re-opening
October 7, 2010
Seinfeld's famed Soup Nazi will be making a special appearance at Zoup! in Southfield, Mich., to celebrate the location's grand re-opening.
read nowChipotle to give $2 burritos to processed food-wearing patrons
October 6, 2010
Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution for a $1 million fundraiser designed to highlight the horrors of eating processed food.
read nowJamba Juice renews Nestlé USA retail partnership
October 4, 2010
Nestlé USA, part of Nestlé, S.A., and Jamba Juice Company, are in the process of signing a renewed partnership for the development of a ready-to-drink line of…
read nowFirehouse Subs recognizes October as Fire Safety Month
October 3, 2010
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is kicking off October's Fire Safety Month by passing out fire safety tips to ensure each family has an emergency plan.
read nowBrueggers celebrates 25 years
September 29, 2010
On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…
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