Oh baby: Chipotle names Wrap What You Love winner

June 30, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 18th anniversary promotion, encouraging customers to wrap what they love in gold foil, has named a 4-day-old baby, appropriately…

P.F. Chang’s celebrates anniversary with Facebook giveaway

June 30, 2011

Throughout July, P.F. Chang's China Bistro's Facebook fans can redeem a free lettuce wrap offer and dine-in guests can earn one-third off any wine bottle on…

Flippin' Pizza, Tutti Frutti fro-yo testing mobile wallet

June 30, 2011

United States restaurants may be another step closer to allowing customers to pay with their mobile phones. MobilePayUSA, a division of Irvine, Calif.-based…

McAlister’s Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo

June 29, 2011

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…

Registration opens for Foodservice Social Media Universe

June 28, 2011

Registration is now open for the Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, Sept. 18-20, at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. Conference registration is $695…

Setting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians

June 27, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.

Jamba Juice launches new Facebook promo

June 26, 2011

Jamba Juice Co. announced today the launch of its "What Would You Blend?" campaign.

Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity

June 14, 2011

Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

bd’s Mongolian Grill’s iPhone App puts guests in control of meals

June 13, 2011

bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone, iTouch or iPad with the…

PRSC: Using social media as recruitment, brand messaging tool

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Mary Ellen Slayter, senior editor of SmartBrief, led a panel discussion titled "Taking the Social Media Leap" at People Report's Summer Camp Workforce…

Corner Bakery Café to reward top three fans

May 25, 2011

To mark Corner Bakery Café's 20th anniversary on Nov. 15, the chain has launched its "Three Biggest Fans" contest, awarding three winners free Corner Bakery…

Sodexo launches Jazzman’s mobile ordering app

May 25, 2011

Sodexo's launch of the company's latest m-commerce solution — two new mobile apps — will eliminate wait times, increase customer engagement and build brand…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

MICROS and VeriFone partner on NFC POS for hospitality

May 19, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of hardware and software solutions for the hospitality industry, and point of sale provider VeriFone Systems Inc., have…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Starbucks goes Gaga

May 18, 2011

Starbucks Corp. is getting ready to announce a major digital media partnership with Lady Gaga, named Wednesday by Forbes as the world's most powerful celebrity.

Quiznos customers get Groupon’s largest deal to date

May 17, 2011

Groupon Inc. has announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch its biggest deal to date. The discount is aimed at creating repeat customers at the sandwich…

Tabbedout certified on Dinerware POS

May 15, 2011

Tabbedout, the application that enables guests to review and pay restaurant or bar tabs using a smartphone, is now certified on Dinerware Inc., a developer of…