Starbucks has blonde ambition

October 18, 2011

Starbucks is going Blonde. The coffee giant has announced that it has created a lighter blend called Blonde Roast to join its current lineup of medium and dark…

Mobile inventory management helps control restaurant costs

October 18, 2011

ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management technology and logistics services for the foodservice industry, has launched ArrowScan, a handheld scanning…

Top That! opens 1st franchised unit

October 18, 2011

Tulsa, Okla., is home to Top That! Pizza's first franchise unit; four more are under construction and dozens are in the pipeline, according to Lori Walderich…

Togo's uses 'edgy' commerical to launch pork sandwich

October 18, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has launched a new commercial as part of its "Better than a Breadwich" campaign that supports its new BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich.

Coffee chains to battle over India market share

American coffee giants prepare to take over Indian market. Who will come out on top?

Carb Lovers unite: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

It is time to celebrate carbs and instead of bashing them. I discussed all the ways carbs are often villainized in part 1 of this series.  Now, it's time to…

Is there a right way to lead? Part II

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37 year career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Make 'thank-you' more meaningful

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

There is no app for appreciation. It doesn't get much more low-tech than shaking a hand, patting a back, writing a note or just saying thank you.

Paleo Diet inspires menu at Dick's Kitchen

Richard Satnick opened a NYC-inspired diner with a healthy twist. Most menu items follow the Paleo Diet, which consists of food that our earliest ancestors…

Paleo Diet inspires new restaurant concept

Dick's Kitchen models menu around the Paleo Diet.

Tossed to celebrate Canadian opening

October 17, 2011

Tossed, a New York City-based chain that serves garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, will open its first Canadian location Oct. 21. The restaurant…

Pei Wei goes south of the border

October 17, 2011

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. announced it has signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V., a quick-service restaurant…

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…

Snagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'

October 17, 2011

Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…

The Counter rapidly expanding

October 17, 2011

The Counter Custom Built Burger is spreading throughout the country and into the Middle East. It opened its original location in Santa Monica in 2003, but has…

Saladworks reports record sales

October 17, 2011

Saladworks' same-store sales rose an average of 15 percent in September and October when compared with the same period in 2010.

Perka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform

October 17, 2011

Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…

Yogurtland goes pink for partnership with Avon Foundation

October 17, 2011

Yogurtland has announced a partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women to support breast cancer awareness. The brand will support the partnership with a…

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'