Pinkberry names retail exec to board of directors

March 6, 2012

Pinkberry has announced that leading retail executive Betsy McLaughlin is joining the company’s board of directors.

NRA, LivingSocial form marketing-best-practices partnership

March 6, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and LivingSocial have announced a new partnership through which both organizations will work to educate and inform…

Gloves! The Controversy Continues - Part 3

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

If glove use is going to be effective, several factors should be considered when designing a disposable glove program. Size is vitally important to ensure the…

Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program

March 6, 2012

Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…

Panda Express tests Paw Plate

March 5, 2012

Guests at select Panda Express locations will experience a new way of dining during a market test this month, when the chain replaces its traditional two item…

Einstein Noah posts positive Q4, FY 2011 results

March 5, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reported an 8.6 percent increase in revenue for the company's fourth quarter ended Jan. 3. Revenue increased to $115.1 million…

Order entry should be frontline when it comes to catering

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The order-entry experience may be the single most important component of the catering order-to-cash cycle. It is the first point of contact to your…

Unique Pizza and Subs plans to purchase Pizza Fusion

March 5, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, has signed a letter of intent to purchase Boca Raton, Fla.-based Pizza Fusion Holdings.

McAlister's Deli Boosts Service Speed with Kitchen Display Technology

ConnectSmart Kitchen from QSR Automations helps fast casual restaurant chain trim ticket times by two minutes.

California Tortilla to celebrate social media month

March 4, 2012

March marks the launch of social media month for California Tortilla, which has planned several initiatives across Facebook, Twitter and for the first time…

Asian Box opens in California

March 4, 2012

San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality has announced the opening of its Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif. The concept was inspired by Asian…

UFood Grill introduces health-inspired value meals

March 4, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group has announced that when they open their first of three locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, they’ll…

Cosi CEO Carin Stutz talks brand turnaround

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Cosi's new CEO plans to rebrand, reimage and rebuild the chain.

Schlotzsky's franchising execs achieve leadership designation

March 1, 2012

Austin-based Schlotzsky’s has announced that three members of the franchise team were recognized as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) by the International…

Einstein Bros. opens first Marriott location

March 1, 2012

Einstein Bros. Bagels will opens in a Marriott hotel for the first time on March 8, 2012, in Arlington, Va.

Panchero's debuts new logo, website

March 1, 2012

Panchero’s Mexican Grill is launching an evolved brand identity including a new logo and website.

Moe's Southwest Grill donates $100K to juvenile diabetes research

March 1, 2012

As part of an ongoing commitment to their charitable partner, Moe’s Southwest Grill, has donated $100,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose…

Is your restaurant on a desire path?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Put your product on paths that grow more and more comfortable as consumers use them.

Quiznos to make its debut in Russia

March 1, 2012

Quiznos has announced a partnership with QSR Russia Ltd (QRL), the master franchisee selected to launch the flagship Quiznos restaurants in Russia.

Kentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens

March 1, 2012

The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…