NRA seeking applicants for community service efforts

October 19, 2012

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…

Jersey Mike's raises $218K for Wreaths Across America campaign

October 11, 2012

Wreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, today…

Panda Restaurant Group raises $813K for charities

September 18, 2012

Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, raised more than $813,000 at the 14th Annual Panda Cares Charity Golf Invitational held Sept. 13…

Record number of restaurants join No Kid Hungry campaign

September 12, 2012

Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a week-long fundraiser to help end childhood hunger in the U.S., will be held at participating restaurants…

Menchie's partners with MDA for August fundraiser

July 31, 2012

The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Menchie’s global headquarters are teaming up throughout the entire month of August to help children and adults affected…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill donates nonperishables to Colo. fire relief efforts

July 29, 2012

Through the help and generosity of its guests, Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has donated more than 500 pounds of nonperishable food items to Care…

Starbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve

July 20, 2012

Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans

July 13, 2012

Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Qdoba to support Colo. wildfire relief efforts

July 1, 2012

Colorado-based Qdoba Mexican Grill will host a day-long fundraiser July 10 to benefit American Red Cross Colorado Wildfires 2012, enabling the continued…

Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 20, 2012

Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…

Starbucks debuts American-made merchandise

June 12, 2012

Starbucks today debuted its first line of American-made merchandise, including coffee mugs, available in cafes around the country. The line supports Starbucks…

Chipotle hosting two 'Cultivate' festivals

June 11, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the two locations for its Cultivate Food, Ideas & Music Festivals for 2012. Denver, the burrito chain's birthplace…

Blair Taylor named Starbucks chief community officer

May 31, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it has appointed Blair Taylor as chief community officer. Taylor currently serves as president and CEO of the Los…

Bruegger's launches 'Click for Kids' Facebook fundraiser

May 29, 2012

Bruegger’s is starting summer early this year with an online and in-store campaign to benefit the kids and families served by Children's Miracle Network…

Chipotle makes $10,000 donation to California State Parks Foundation

May 29, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate $100,000 to support the California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) fundraising efforts following a $22 million budget cut to…

Buffalo Wild Wings gives local students scholarship funds

May 24, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings recently awarded its inaugural scholarships at the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation (HMEF) Scholarship Luncheon, which recognizes…

NRA Show exhibitors donate 42K meals to fight hunger

May 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick…

Jason's Deli franchisees celebrate 10 years in Southwest Florida

May 20, 2012

Jason’s Deli is celebrating 10 years in Southwest Florida by donating a percentage of sales to 10 local charities.The Power of Ten promotion will focus…

FREEBIRDS opens latest California unit

May 14, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced its opening in Elk Grove, Calif., bringing the number of locations in California to 14. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give…