Baja Fresh debuts new LTO salsas

July 1, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has introduced its new Molcajete and Mango salsas, available for a limited time only.

Sweetgreen opens first Georgetown location

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Greens Restaurant Group LLC, a new enterprise founded by four Georgetown, Washington, D.C., grads, announced the opening of their first…

Dagwoods plans Atlanta expansion

June 28, 2007

ATLANTA — Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes, a fast-casual sandwich concept inspired by the  'Blondie' comic strip character Dagwood Bumstead, have announced…

Atlanta Bread Co. adds cheesecake flavors

June 28, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — This summer season, Atlanta Bread Company has included some of its own unique flavorings to their list of cheesecake offerings. New…

Paradise Bakery plans expansion push

June 28, 2007

Arizona Republic: Paradise Bakery & Cafe said June 27 that it plans to nearly double the number of its restaurants by the end of 2008. The move comes seven…

Subway, Chipotle, Cici's earn customer service kudos

June 27, 2007

FINDLAY, Ohio — Corporate Research International released June 28 the results of RealPeopleRatings.com, its quarterly customer service survey that illustrates…

FreshMarx launches new bar code technology

June 27, 2007

MIAMISBURG, Ohio — FreshMarx, a subsidiary of bar-code technology leader Paxar, has introduced a new bar code system designed to help operators manage food…

Dennis Marzella joins Quantified Marketing Group

June 27, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dennis Marzella has resigned his partnership post as executive vice president of strategic planning, branding and research with Y partnership…

Daphne's Greek Cafe to open 75th location

June 27, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced the upcoming opening of its 75th restaurant, to be located in Tustin, Calif.   In celebration of the grand…

Taco Del Mar signs deal with satellite radio

June 27, 2007

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Taco Del Mar has selected Applied Media Technologies Corporation to provide in-store music and commercial sound equipment for its…

Burke launches sliced meatballs

June 27, 2007

Nevada, Iowa — Burke Corporation, provider of fully cooked meat products, is launching a sliced version of its authentic tasting, traditional Italian-style…

Penn Station to add 5 Columbus locations

June 27, 2007

Cincinnati — Penn Station East Coast Subs has finalized expansion plans for 5 additional locations in the Columbus, Ohio, area, the company announced.   Penn…

NRA reacts to failed immigration bill

June 27, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The National Restaurant Association today expressed extreme disappointment in the Senate's failure to continue consideration of…

BBQ carves industry niche

Barbecue chains work to gain mainstream appeal. 

Organic To Go receives equity commitment

June 26, 2007

SEATTLE — Fast casual organic restaurant Organic To Go has received a $6.35 million equity commitment from institutional investors to help fund expansion for…

uWink files for stock offering

June 26, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Restaurant concept uWink Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of up to…

KnowFat changes name

June 26, 2007

Blue MauMau: The owners of healthy fast casual restaurant franchise KnowFat are changing the restaurant's name to UFood Grill and are updating the menu and…

Garden Fresh president resigns

June 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — David Qualls, longtime president and chief financial officer of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes…

Starbucks intros salad line, new summer beverage

June 25, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has launched a new line of salads and snacks, as well Raspberry Mocha beverages, available June 26.     Starbucks has paired the…

NRA sends message to move immigration debate forward

June 25, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association June 25 sent a letter to senators expressing the importance of quickly moving forward with the debate on…