Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…

China leads global foodservice market recovery

April 17, 2012

Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…

Penn Station hires new sales director

April 16, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced the addition of Jad Buckman as director of sales. Buckman was previously in agency development with the Farmers…

Use online guest feedback to motivate, engage employees

Use guest feedback to build a distinctive customer experience that will drive retention, loyalty and sustainable business performance.

Chipotle Mexican Grill responds to FDA's plan to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals

April 15, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, but urges the agency…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Mobile purchasing app launched for restaurants, food trucks

April 13, 2012

Paperlinks, a QR marketing and mobile commerce provider, has launched PayDragon, a mobile ordering app for restaurants and food trucks.

Cosi announces planned rights offering

April 12, 2012

Cosi, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing…

Chipotle, Creative Artists Agency win 2012 GRANDY Award

April 12, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAA Marketing, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have been awarded the 2012 GRANDY Award for the animated short film…

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out Spring menu

April 12, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the system-wide rollout of a new Spring menu at its Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept, after experiencing a strong…

Wingstop spreads in Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

Wingstop has announced that the company has signed a development agreement that will result in eight new restaurants in the Philadelphia area.

Starbucks to announce Q2 Fiscal Year 2012 results

April 11, 2012

Starbucks Corporation plans to release its second quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results after the market close April 26, 2012, with a conference call…

Charley's Grilled Subs launches baseball season text giveaway

April 11, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs is kicking off the 2012 baseball season with its own version of America’s pastime: a six-week text message campaign that awards…

NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists

April 11, 2012

An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…

Panera Bread appoints interim CFO

April 10, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.

Fazoli's launches new service and hospitality program

April 10, 2012

Riding a nearly two-year sales growth streak, Fazoli's has launched a new service and hospitality program that is the focal point of a new TV commercial…

Corner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City

April 10, 2012

Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…

Top 5 All-Time Food Flavor Pairings

Historically, food products with contrasting flavors have represented the most successful new food products in the United States and worldwide. Too much…

Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…