Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels announce seasonal menu

November 6, 2014

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Shmear will return to the menu, along with Gourmet Apple Cinnamon Bagel and Cinnamon Toast Egg Sandwich, Cinnamon Winter Blend Coffee and…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens redesigned urban store

November 6, 2014

In addition design changes, the new prototype introduces breakfast service, a to-go and online ordering pick-up window, a catering area and inclusion of the…

McAlister's marks Nacho Day with one-day sweepstakes

November 6, 2014

McAlister's Deli will be doing a one-day sweepstakes in celebration of National Nachos Day on Nov. 6. A winner will receive free nachos for a year.

Macaroni Grill adds 'fast casual format' lunch counter

November 4, 2014

Macaroni Grill announced the launch of Romano's Kitchen Counter, a fast casual format, at more than 130 locations nationwide.

Au Bon Pain rolls out seasonal menu

November 4, 2014

Au Bon announced selections for its holiday menu, available now through Jan. 4.

Las Vegas Capriotti's partners with rescue mission for Thanksgiving food drive

November 4, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is partnering with the Las Vegas Rescue Mission to collect non-perishable food donations at all Las Vegas Capriotti's locations.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf delivers holiday menu

November 4, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf announced its holiday beverage menu, available now through Dec. 29.

Kye's opens in Santa Monica, California

November 4, 2014

Kye's will introduce its signature item, the KyeRito, which feature wraps made of options like nori or romain rather than the typical flatbread or tortilla.

Meatheads doubles donations for Chicago program

November 4, 2014

For the second consecutive summer, Meatheads and The Goulden Touch, a public charity founded by Chicago Bears Kicker Robbie Gould, partnered to offer a limited…

Umami Burger comes up with pumpkin spice-flavored burger

November 4, 2014

Umami Burger is introducing a burger version of the seasonal staple Pumpkin Spice Latte. 

California Tortilla location debuts new design, branding

November 4, 2014

California Tortilla will return to Arlington, Virginia, this month with the re-opening of its original Courthouse location, complete with a remodel, new staff…

Native Foods Cafe offering meatless Thanksgiving meals

November 4, 2014

Vegan concept, Native Foods Café is taking online orders now for its Native Wellington, a meatless take on the traditional Beef Wellington, available for…

Thanx launches customer loyalty program nationwide

November 4, 2014

Thanx Inc., a loyalty solution provider, has officially launched nationwide today. The company announced direct relationships with MasterCard and Visa, as well…

Orange Leaf adds mobile marketing, customer optimization programs

November 4, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has announced partnerships with Mobivity, to power its mobile marketing program, and InMoment, to launch a new guest experience…

Buffalo Wild Wings selects new AOR

November 3, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings has selected TBWA\Chiat\Day as its advertising agency of record, following a creative agency review. The agency will lead creative duties…

Menchie’s plans grand openings in Texas, Washington

November 3, 2014

Menchie’s opened its newest store over the weekend at Alamo Ranch located at 5619 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio. To celebrate, the location is hosting giveaways…

Teavana intros Gift of the Week program for holidays

November 3, 2014

Teavana has launched a new Gift of the Week program, a series of tea gift sets specially priced each week of the holiday season.

Canadian concept not named Tim Hortons or Starbucks plans to be ‘coffee authority’

November 3, 2014

Canadian-based The Second Cup coffee concept has announced a three-year strategic plan that seems to put Starbucks, Tim Hortons and McDonald’s in the…

Forget Apple: Starbucks wants to rule mobile payments

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

October 31, 2014

United States consumers made $1.3 billion in mobile payments in 2013 and the coffee retailer accounted for over 90 percent of those purchases.

sweetFrog names new CMO

October 31, 2014

Matt Smith will lead planning, development, implementation and measurement of all sweetFrog marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public…