Jersey Mike's partnering with 120 local charities for 'Month of Giving'

February 25, 2015

Jersey Mike's Subs will join forces with more than 120 local charities throughout the month of March for the company's 5th Annual March "Month of Giving…

Burger 21's 'B Charitable' initiative nets $127,000 in contributions

February 18, 2015

Burger 21 donates 10 percent of its restaurants' sales to schools and local charities on the 21st of each month to support the communities in which it operates.

Proceeds for potato chip sales will benefit Dickey's new foundation

February 5, 2015

The Barbecue, Boots & Badges foundation will provide funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.

Jamba Juice raising money, awareness for cardiovascular health

February 5, 2015

Jamba Juice announced a host of fundraising, awareness-raising and educational initiatives aimed at supporting cardiovascular health.

Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA

February 3, 2015

It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…

Capriotti's launches 'Love Your Community' fundraiser

January 30, 2015

Guests will be encouraged to make a $1 donation to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission each time they visit a Capriotti's restaurant in the month of February.

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.

Chipotle on Cargill: Don't stop at group housing for sows

January 29, 2015

Cargill, one of the largest pork producers in the U.S., has completed conversion of all its company-owned farms to group housing for sows. It's a step in the…

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…

What do 26,710 PB&J sandwiches look like? Thanks to Which Wich, we now know

The thousands of sandwiches made during a 'Spreading Party' held at the Sheraton Dallas on Dec. 15 were donated to Dallas-area non-profit organizations.

Starbucks' new animal welfare policy 'most extensive of any restaurant chain"

December 23, 2014

Starbucks last week introduced its new animal welfare-friendly practices, which the Humane Society of the United States is calling "perhaps the most extensive…

Executive round table: Fast casual segment leaders make their 2015 predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Local marketing, local sourcing, mobile technologies and customer service initiatives are all expected to move to the front burner in the New Year.

BURGERFI matching gift card purchases with gift to American Red Cross

December 19, 2014

BURGERFI will make a dollar-for-dollar matching donation to the American Red Cross for every gift card purchased through Dec. 31.

Pie Five marks second DC area location

December 18, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open its newest restaurant in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday. This will be the brand's second location in the Virginia/Washington, DC…

Rearview 2014: Cause marketing moves from fundraising to partnerships

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cause marketing went to the next level in 2014, beyond raising awareness and funds for a cause to deep partnerships between restaurants and non-profits.

Panera Bread progressing toward animal welfare goals

December 17, 2014

Among its successes: 91 percent of Panera's pork supply is antibiotic-free, 80 percent of is beef is grass-fed and 100 percent of its chicken is…

Pie Five continues food pantry campaign for newest Wichita opening

December 17, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has opened its newest Wichita, Kansas, restaurant on Rock Road, across from Bradley Fair. The opening marks the third location in Wichita…

Jersey Mike's supports Wreaths Across America tribute

December 17, 2014

Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO Peter Cancro honored veterans at a special ceremony on Ellis Island. 

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot raises $12,500 to fight breast cancer

December 9, 2014

Guests who donated received a pink wristband and CUPS coupons valued at $9.

Villa Enterprises raises $68K for local charities

December 3, 2014

Villa Enterprises Management announced it raised $68,358 during its 13th annual golf outing and dinner held recently in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. According to…