Police investigate Starbucks explosion

May 25, 2009

The Associated Press: New York City Police looked through surveillance footage Tuesday that might have captured a small explosion near a Starbucks on…

Red Mango signs second Boston franchisee

May 21, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has signed its youngest franchisee, 22-year old recent Babson College graduate Tarang Gosalia, to open a location later this year in…

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

Starbucks institutes employee stock option exchange

May 21, 2009

San Jose Business Journal: Officials at Starbucks Corp. are giving employees with stock options a chance to swap out their "underwater" options. Stock options…

NRA Show: Drop Bottom Baskets promos ease of use

Matt Hastings, regional sales manager for D&S; Metal Designs, demonstrates for QSRweb its fryer basket solution. With a push of a button, product is dispensed…

Jamba Juice forms new licensing strategy

May 20, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the addition of Oregon Ice Cream and Think Wow Toys as new licensees. Supporting Jamba's recently announced…

Boston Market to offer military personnel, veterans discount

May 20, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced a partnership with Veterans Advantage to give members of the group a 20 percent discount at any Boston Market…

Ben & Jerry's relaunches limited Elton John flavor

May 20, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — After launching a one-week, limited edition flavor to recognize Elton John's first trip to Vermont, and to raise money for the Elton John…

Noodles & Company hires new marketing chief

May 20, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has hired Dan Fogarty as its new vice president of marketing, the company has announced. His responsibilities will…

UFood Grill appoints two new board members

May 20, 2009

BOSTON, Mass. — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Joining the team are Keith Mueller and Richard Golden…

Fazoli's rolls out new menu

May 20, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has announced the launch of its new menu being rolled out to all 260 locations. The menu features a selection of 35 new oven-baked…

Buffalo Wild Wings president receives Gold Plate award

May 20, 2009

CHICAGO — Buffalo Wild Wings president and CEO Sally Smith won the International Foodservice Manufacturer's Association Gold Plate award in Chicago. The Gold…

Quiznos launches microloan initiative

May 19, 2009

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their…

Starbucks adds layer to social media efforts

May 19, 2009

Mashable.com: Starbucks is taking its strong presence in social media to the next level by including offline marketing challenges for consumer participation.

N.Y. governor proposes wide-reaching menu labeling bill

May 19, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David A. Paterson has announced he has proposed legislation to help fight obesity by requiring calorie posting in restaurants…

Mini sandwiches latest Camille's menu rollout

May 19, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…

NRA 2009: Catering, labor management tools attract NRA attendees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2009

As restaurant owners and operators consider the addition of catering programs to boost sales, companies such as MonkeyMedia Software are offering programs…

Wingstop expands into Wisconsin

May 19, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced it is moving into Madison, Wis., through a multiunit expansion agreement with Ken Gelinas. Gelinas has signed a development…

NRA 2009: McDonald's, industry professionals honored with Faces of Diversity awards

May 19, 2009

The National Restaurant Association gave McDonald's Corp. its Faces of Diversity Award in the Inspiration category at a ceremony held May 17 during the 200…

NRA Show: PrimeWare features 'green' tableware

QSRweb met up with Kurt Koch, general partner with PrimeLink Solutions, for an introduction to the PrimeWare line of biodegradable, compostable containers.