Smashburger partners with Tarrant Area Food Bank

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March 21, 2010

When Smashburger customers throughout the Tarrant county area in Texas purchase a Spicy Baja Smashburger March 20-26, 2010, at the Smashburger Arlington…

Salsarita's launches Scratch & Win promo

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March 21, 2010

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has launched its Scratch & Win promotion in which every guest is an instant winner. Until April 12, Salsarita's will distribute…

Einstein Noah names new VP of Marketing, agency of record

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March 18, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has named foodservice veteran Jeff Keune to the new position of vice president of marketing and…

Qdoba donates $115k to Starlight foundation in 2009

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March 16, 2010

Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that the chain donated more than $115,000 in financial and in-kind support to Starlight Children's Foundation in 2009. …

Johnson Gray to provide Wolfgang Puck Express PR

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March 9, 2010

Irvine, Calif,-based Johnson Gray has been selected to provide public relations, Web development and social marketing services to Wolfgang Puck Express and…

Cheeseburger Bobby's to honor National Twinkie Day

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February 28, 2010

Cheeseburger Bobby's is celebrating National Twinkie Day on April 6 with the debut of its newest shake, the Twinkie Milkshake.   In honor of the new menu item…

Fuddruckers launches "Lettuce Rock Your Buns Off" sweepstakes

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February 21, 2010

Fuddruckers is sponsoring the 2010 SXSW Auditorium Shores Stage, part of an Austin, Texas, legendary music and entertainment festival, and will serve its Fudds…

Gandolfo's deli lands Moe's co-founder as new COO

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February 15, 2010

Former Moe's Southwest Grill co-founder and Raving Brands executive Seth Salzman has been named Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen's new chief operating officer…

MobileCoupons offers free m-coupon tool to restaurants

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February 10, 2010

MobileCoupons.com has announced it has launched an online coupon creator that makes it easy for retailers and restaurants to create and distribute mobile and…

Einstein Bros. Bagels to offer free bagels

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February 8, 2010

On the heels of its successful Bagel Bonanza, Einstein Bros. Bagels is again offering a delicious deal to its Facebook Fans. To celebrate National Bagel Day…

Bruegger's celebrates National Bagel Day with customer survey

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February 7, 2010

In honor of National Bagel Day, Feb. 9, Bruegger's Bagels announced in a release the results of its Facebook and e-mail survey of approximately 75,000 fans.

Money Mailer intros self-service text coupon software

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February 1, 2010

Money Mailer has developed software to allow local restaurants to turn a slow sales day into a busy one. Money Mailer Mobile software gives restaurant…

Smashburger hires Merlot Marketing for Sacramento launch

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January 28, 2010

Merlot Marketing Inc., a full-service marketing agency, has been tapped to support the opening of Smashburger locations in the Sacramento, Calif., markets. …

Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop gear up for Big Game

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January 26, 2010

As Super Bowl Sunday fast approaches, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar and Wingstop are preparing their restaurants for what has historically been their…

Moe's launches rock star look-alike contest

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January 21, 2010

The "MOE" in Moe's Southwest Grill originally stood for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers," and the music and artwork in Moe's restaurants have been a…

Zpizza makes gift card, loyalty programs mobile

January 19, 2010

Mocapay, a mobile experience platform, has developed a strategic relationship with zpizza, a national gourmet pizza, sandwich and salad chain. Through the…

Back Yard Burgers launches new Web site, social media campaign

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January 19, 2010

Back Yard Burgers is partnering with award-winning Paramore|Redd Online Marketing for its launch of a new Web site and social media campaign.   Bob Page, chief…

Carrols Restaurant Group announces new executive marketing positions

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January 18, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced in a statement that it has added two senior marketing professionals to the company.   Todd Coerver, formerly vice…

Is Chipotle guilty of serial marketing?

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January 17, 2010

Advertising Age recently flagged "serial reviewers," or companies that like to switch marketing agencies every couple of years. And it highlighted fast casual…

Starbucks helps with relief in Haiti

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January 17, 2010

In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort via a company statement. …