Cicerone program aims to burnish chain beer service

June 27, 2010

As artisan drinks – microdistilled spirits and craft beers – propagate, consumers have been catching on. At last week’s Technomic conference in Chicagoland…

Chipotle to provide cafeteria meals through junk e-mail campaign

June 24, 2010

Through its "No Junk" campaign, Chipotle Mexican Grill is encouraging Americans to forward their junk e-mails to nojunk@chipotlejunk.com, where each forwarded…

Chipotle to provide cafeteria meals through junk e-mail campaign

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June 24, 2010

Through its "No Junk" campaign, Chipotle Mexican Grill is encouraging Americans to forward their junk e-mails to nojunk@chipotlejunk.com, where each forwarded…

Which Wich asks guests to 'Flag your Bag'

June 22, 2010

To celebrate Independence Day — and to show support for U.S. troops — Which Wich is encouraging customers to draw patriotic doodles on the back of their Which…

Which Wich asks guests to 'Flag your Bag'

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June 22, 2010

To celebrate Independence Day — and to show support for U.S. troops — Which Wich is encouraging customers to draw patriotic doodles on the back of their Which…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

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June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Qdoba Mexican Grill selects Mocapay for mobile marketing

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June 21, 2010

Mocapay has announced a partnership with Dakota/Nebraska Fresh-Mex LLC, a franchisee and area developer for Qdoba Mexican Grill, to offer its mobile marketing…

Moe's Southwest Grill launches queso lovers video contest

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June 17, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is encouraging fans to express themselves by launching its I Love Queso Video Contest at www.ilovequeso.com. Moe's is accepting videos…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Taco Del Mar awards 'Grad Bucks' this graduation season

June 10, 2010

Taco Del Mar, a fast casual Mexican restaurant chain featuring Baja beach-style burritos and fish tacos, is honoring 2010 graduates throughout the United…

Taco Del Mar awards 'Grad Bucks' this graduation season

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June 10, 2010

Taco Del Mar, a fast casual Mexican restaurant chain featuring Baja beach-style burritos and fish tacos, is honoring 2010 graduates throughout the United…

Firehouse Subs names Robin Peters executive director of public safety foundation

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June 8, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has announced the appointment of Robin Peters as executive director. She joins the organization bringing more than…

Bruegger's launches best bagel campaign

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June 7, 2010

Bruegger's has launched its America's Best Bagel campaign, offering one of America's best-tasting bagels and cream cheese in return for two mouse clicks.

John Harris joins Smashburger as SVP of marketing

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June 1, 2010

Smashburger has appointed John Harris as its senior VP of Marketing. Harris will play an integral role in guiding Smashburger and has 20 years industry…

Schlotzsky's hits the road with Route 66 promo

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May 31, 2010

Schlotzsky's Deli has launched a Route 66 promotion, now through Aug. 29, that puts together a two-part promotion centered around famous stops along the…

Beautiful Brands founder launches operations blog

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May 26, 2010

David Rutkauskas, the founder, CEO and president of Beautiful Brands International, has launched a new blog at davidrutkauskas.com with the purpose of…

Jamba Juice continues progress on refranchising initiative

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May 25, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of nine of its restaurants in California and Arizona, and the signing of purchase agreements for 28 restaurants primarily…

Wow Bao adds online ordering feature to Facebook page

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May 24, 2010

Wow Bao, a Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise Inc. restaurant concept, has launched a new "Online Ordering" tab on its Facebook page that allows…

Taco Del Mar signs Williams-Helde agency of record

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May 23, 2010

Williams-Helde Marketing Communications announced that it has been chosen as the agency of record for Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp.   Williams-Helde…

Wow Bao partners with Mocapay

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May 20, 2010

Mocapay has announced the company has partnered with Wow Bao as part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. Mocapay will provide mobile-based customer…