A gluten-free pizza contest? Yes, it does exist

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently, I shared with you that I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Restaurant and Lodging show in Orlando last month. My time in Orlando was spent…

Garbanzo Mediterranean debuts fall menu

October 4, 2011

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is debuting four new menu items this week, including Chicken Tagine soup, Garbanzo Bean Stew, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms and…

Wingstop sales up in Q3

October 4, 2011

Wingstop's same store sales for the third quarter are up 5.6 percent over the same quarter last year, and up 4.7 percent for the year-to-date, marking more…

FREEBIRDS hits 50 in Texas

October 4, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito opens the doors today to its 50th Texas location. The new location is at 15285 Southwest Fwy. in Sugar Land.

EVOS forms corporate advisory board

October 4, 2011

Florida-based EVOS has formed its first Advisory Board, which will provide guidance to the chain's leadership team as it prepares and executes its next chapter…

NRA takes job message to Capitol Hill

October 4, 2011

The National Restaurant Association took its jobs message to Capitol Hill Tuesday, sharing with congressional staff the economic significance of tourism and…

Saxton Group names new president

October 4, 2011

Kelly Saxton, the founder of The Saxton Group, is transitioning out of his current role as the president of the Dallas-based restaurant franchise and…

Mizzou teams up with Red Mango

October 4, 2011

Red Mango has signed a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Mizzou Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Mizzou Athletics.

Teaching product innovation at culinary schools

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There is no better time to begin teaching food product innovation principles to culinary students than while they are still in school. They're opened minded…

Firehouse reaches $3.1 million in life-saving donations

October 3, 2011

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently announced 48 approved grant requests, valued at more than $550,000 to assist fire departments, police…

Sushi Freak joins BBI's portfolio

October 3, 2011

San Diego-based Sushi Freak is now the first and only fast casual sushi brand to join Beautiful Brands International's (BBI) portfolio of restaurants.

Corner Bakery makes aggressive claim in Texas

October 3, 2011

Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today announced its most recent franchise deal to bring seven locations to the South Texas region in less than five years. This…

Questar VP to speak at Fast Casual Exec Summit

October 3, 2011

Attendees of the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit in Chicago will learn the importance of linking guest feedback scores to financial success and integrating…

Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

Starbucks donations to help with job growth

October 3, 2011

That $3 cup of coffee at Starbucks may get a little pricier; at least that's what the Seattle-based coffee chain is hoping. Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will…

LYFE Kitchen serving a healthy lifestyle

The new restaurant concept is built around offering healthy and organic choices.

LYFE Kitchen serving a healthy lifestyle

The new restaurant concept is built around offering healthy, organic choices.

Five Guys to deploy Coca-Cola Freestyle in every location

October 2, 2011

Five Guys is installing two Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all company-owned restaurant locations across the country.

Timothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston

October 2, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.

Starbucks plugs up electricity for some

Some stores are covering electrical outlets, to discourage lengthy laptop visits.