Pancheros donates 5,000+ burritos for dance marathons

January 30, 2015

The marathons will benefit the Children's Miracle Network and the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

Looking for 'coffee and conversation'? Starbucks wants to help

January 30, 2015

More than 3 million Match.com members list "coffee and conversation" as one of their interests, and Starbucks wants to make sure those conversations take place…

Sick of winter? These menu items will warm you up

January 29, 2015

Two California concepts are bringing two different styles of heat to menus this week.

Fishbowl launches guest data analysis solution

January 29, 2015

Fishbowl's Guest Analytics solution analyzes POS, loyalty, email, social, online ordering, reservations and guest satisfaction data.

San Fran meal delivery service now takes Bitcoin

January 27, 2015

San Francisco-based SpoonRocket, an on-demand meal delivery startup, has announced that it now accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment.

Chipotle's latest 'Cultivating Thought' series will feature Augusten Burroughs, Aziz Ansari, Amy Tan and others

January 27, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the second installment of its "Cultivating Thought" author series with 10 new and original essays written to be featured…

Panda Express celebrating Chinese New Year with special offers

January 27, 2015

Panda Express is marking Chinese New Year now through Feb. 19 with a variety of offers and tools.

JJ's Red Hots serving up 'The Brady Deflatey' and 'Beast Mode Mother Lode' in anticipation of Super Bowl

January 27, 2015

JJ's Red Hots will serve up the "Brady Deflatey" and the "Beast Mode Mother Lode" at its Charlotte, North Carolina restaurants from now until Sunday at 4 p.m.

National Frozen Yogurt Day is a thing, and froyo brands are celebrating with giveaways

January 27, 2015

Orange Leaf, Yogurtland and Menchies are among brands offering special deals for National Frozen Yogurt Day.

Americans will gobble up 1.25 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl [infographic]

January 23, 2015

Most of those wings will be consumed in restaurants. The National Chicken Council estimates that of the wings eaten during the Super Bowl, 75 percent will come…

California Tortilla has a new burrito that tastes a lot like college

January 22, 2015

California Tortilla's new Ramen Burrito is on trend. Other menu updates across the fast casual industry: bd's Mongolian Grill adds local, seasonal produce to…

It's got a bite to it: Zoup! serves up Rattlesnake Stew

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 16, 2015

Zoup! is adding a new offering to its rotating menu of soups that may rattle some diners – Rattlesnake Stew.

Taziki’s earns REAL certification

January 15, 2015

The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.

California Tortilla heating up Instagram with first-ever campaign

January 15, 2015

California Tortilla launched its first-ever Instagram campaign this month, asking customers to "Show Us Your Hot Sauce Face."

Menus aimed at helping diners keep New Year's Resolutions

January 15, 2015

January means resolutions, and fast casual restaurants are highlighting lighter, healthier options for diners.

Winter menus feature comfort food, hearty options

January 15, 2015

Chilly weather means hearty menu options.

Cardinal's Wong signs on as spokesman for Jamba Juice

January 13, 2015

Kolten Wong, second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has signed on as spokesman for Jamba Juice's fresh squeezed juice line.

Zomato acquires Urbanspoon

January 13, 2015

The deal marks restaurant search app Zomato's entrance into North America. Zomato is now active in 22 countries.

Nominations are open for the 2015 Fast Casual Top 100

January 9, 2015

The annual publication is a mix of ratings compiled from industry nominations as well as a panel of industry experts.

Togo's opens two new units in Idaho

January 7, 2015

Togo's will open units in Merigian and Idaho Falls this week.