BURGERFI will match gift card purchases for #GivingTuesday donation to the Red Cross

November 25, 2014

BURGERFI will match in-store gift card purchases, committing to a minimum donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross.

Business diners spend 6% more than leisure diners

November 24, 2014

Concur, a provider of spend management solutions, has released an analysis showing the habits of business diners and their benefits to restaurant…

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill launches new website

November 24, 2014

Firebirds' new site includes streamlined reservations, click-to-call capabilities, directions, simplified gift card ordering and location-specific content.

Taco Republic offers 'season pass'

November 24, 2014

Buy a pass and you can eat your choice of three tacos, chips and salsa every day from Dec. 5 through March 5.

Teriyaki Madness hires new director of marketing

November 24, 2014

Dave O'Connor will focus on marketing the Asian concept nationally and supporting franchisees.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian rolls out Cyber Monday deal

November 24, 2014

Customers who order online using the promo code "CYBER" will get nearly half off.

Boston Market catering, takeout up 20 percent over last year

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 21, 2014

Heat & Serve options have surged 20 percent over last year, and catering is up 18 percent.

NRA, SBA encouraging shoppers to #DineSmall on Nov. 29

November 21, 2014

The partnership will encourage shoppers to patronize local restaurants while shopping on Small Business Saturday.

Salata adds vegan proteins

November 20, 2014

Quinoa, falafel and tofu are available for an additional $2 in a wrap or small salad and $3 in the regular salad.

Chronic Tacos donates $10,000 to No Kid Hungry

November 20, 2014

Throughout the month of September, Chronic Tacos continued to raise funds for No Kid Hungry through donations and fundraising events, including its Sept. 2…

Blaze ignites Knoxville opening with free pizza giveaway

November 20, 2014

Fast casual concept Blaze Pizza is celebrating the opening of its Knoxville store by giving away free pizza.

Panda Express on the lookout for 'joy'

November 19, 2014

Panda Express focusing on 'joy' during Thanksgiving season with social media promotion.

Pei Wei adds crunch to sushi offerings

November 19, 2014

The Teriyaki and Wasabi Sushi Crunch rolls are topped with crunchy tempura flakes.

Farmer Boys bringing back bread bowls

November 19, 2014

Customers can choose from Broccoli Cheese soup, Clam Chowder, or chili served in a bread bowl from now through early March.

Front Burner Brands adds brand, marketing leaders

November 19, 2014

Maryellen Torres joined Front Burner Brands this summer as its first-ever chief brand officer, while Michele Whaley became the company's new senior director of…

La Madeleine rolls out holiday catering and gift options

November 18, 2014

La Madeleine announced several holiday promotions, including catering and gift options.

Boston Market gears up for holidays

November 18, 2014

Boston Market served more than 41,000 whole turkeys, nearly 3 million pounds of mashed potatoes and more than 13 million pieces of cornbread in November and…

Dickey's locations set to open in Alabama, Pennsylvania and California

November 18, 2014

Opening celebrations for all three new restaurants will include pulled pork sandwiches offered for $2, gift card and merchandise giveaways.

Sales up in October for Fazoli's franchisees

November 18, 2014

The brand also has commitments for 12 new franchised restaurants, including several in travel centers.

Capriotti's franchise group changes name, adds board members

November 18, 2014

Dixie Foods International Inc., a Papa John's and Capriotti's Sandwich Shops franchisee, has changed its name to Preferred Restaurant Brands. The company has…