New Costa Vida tool lets fans request future locations

June 30, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida has announced a new social media tool on its Web site that gives fans the chance to request a Costa Vida location in their own…

American Clearinghouse unveils online mapping tools

June 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- American Clearinghouse has unveiled new Web site tools to help direct mail clients target specific areas and groups. By using the…

Togo's intros Roast Beef Bacon & Cheddar sandwich

June 30, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced it has introduced a new Roast Beef, Bacon & Cheddar sandwich.   The new sandwich features tender 9…

Products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

June 30, 2009

PLAINVIEW, Minn. — Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is voluntarily recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums…

Sonny's Bar-B-Q announces new agency of record

June 29, 2009

MAITLAND, Fla. — Sonny's Franchise Co., parent company of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, has announced that Engauge will become its new agency of record as of July…

Supreme Court rules in favor of Atlanta Bread franchisee

June 29, 2009

BlueMauMau: The Supreme Court ruled last October that it would review an appellate court decision in the case of a former Atlanta Bread franchisee who had been…

Burgerville intros July menu items

June 29, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. — July gourmet offerings at Burgerville will focus on a popular seasonal menu offering: Walla Walla Sweet Onions. Burgerville will begin…

California Tortilla launches script-writing contest

June 29, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will launch a radio campaign this summer to celebrate its Washingtonian Magazine rank as Washington, D.C.'s, Best Burrito.

NRA reports restaurant industry outlook falls slightly

June 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry was dampened somewhat in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

The SteriStation hand-sanitization kiosk

A look at SteriLyfe's SteriStation kiosk, which is made from lightweight, recyclable plastic and can withstand more than 5,000 uses. The kiosk offers free hand…

Starbucks and Rwandan government discuss continued partnership

June 28, 2009

KIGALI, Rwanda — During his third visit to Rwanda, Starbucks Coffee Co. chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz met with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame to…

Fuddruckers opens location near Reno, Nev.

June 28, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — Fuddruckers will open its 230th location with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony June 29, in Sparks, Nev., at The Legends at Sparks Marina, a…

The mobile restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New cell phone applications include consumer feedback capabilities, and create a lasting interactive presence with the consumer.

UFood announces Chicago terminations, Boston airport opening

June 25, 2009

BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that its Chicago franchisee has terminated the operation of his three UFood Grill Restaurants in that city.

Elevation Burger signs second Texas franchise deal

June 25, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Dallas entrepreneurs David & Fiona Barleggs, the company has announced. …

Programs set to highlight National Food Safety Education Month

June 25, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 15th annual National Food Safety…

Buffalo Wild Wings to present at consumer conference

June 25, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings has announced that the company will present at an upcoming consumer conference.   On July 15, the company will present at the…

Organic and healthy food trends from the 2009 NRA Show

Wynnie Stein, chef and owner of Moosewood, and Steve Frankl (the Tortilla Guy), talk about organic food and tortilla wrap trends during the 2009 National…

America's restaurants: Serving our nation

This 6-minute video, produced by the National Restaurant Association, is a tribute to what restaurants do for the country — their impact on their employees…

Twitter looks to Starbucks, other retailers, for revenue stream

June 24, 2009

Bloomberg News: Twitter Inc. plans to generate its first revenue in 2009 from companies such as Dell Inc., Whole Foods Market Inc. and Starbucks Corp., which…