Handwashing: A Crucial Way to Prevent Foodborne Illness in a Restaurant

A foodborne illness outbreak can severely damage a restaurant's reputation and profits, and leave the restaurant owner liable for lawsuits. Handwashing is a…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana comps down in Q2

August 3, 2009

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported that same-store sales decreased for its Burger King franchise stores as well as…

Rubio's net income increases 53%

August 3, 2009

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 28.   Comparable store sales…

Baja Fresh gives away 50,000 burritos

August 3, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill gave away more than 50,000 free burritos with the purchase of a regular drink on July 22.    The massive give away created a 7…

Camille's to test dinner entrees

August 3, 2009

Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the test phase of its new "after five" dinner menu, available at the Camille's 96th and Riverside location in Tulsa…

Red Mango opens in 30 Rock

August 3, 2009

Red Mango's first location under a new 10-year master licensee agreement with Sodexo Inc. has opened on the second floor of New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.

Raising Cane's launches family reunion promo

August 2, 2009

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers franchise partner RCO Limited is hosting its first-ever "Family Reunion at The Zoo" program, in partnership with Ohio's Columbus…

Starbucks selects Unisys for China outsourcing services

August 2, 2009

Unisys Corp. has been selected to provide data center outsourcing services to support Starbucks' continued expansion in China, the company announced last…

Which Wich founder opens burger joint

August 2, 2009

Jeff Sinelli, the founder and owner of Dallas-based Which Wich, has opened a new restaurant concept in May focused on Mexican-style burgers.    The…

Beverage trends all about health and variety

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More flavors and healthier options are in store as restaurants and beverage providers try to quench consumers' thirst for choice. 

Restaurant industry outlook remains uncertain

July 30, 2009

The restaurant industry's economic challenges continued to persist in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

NRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform

July 30, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…

Tropical Smoothie partners with Warner Bros. for movie promo

July 30, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Café and Warner Bros. Studios have announced a partnership to promote the fantasy adventure movie Shorts.   The promotion includes the…

Retail Brand Group gets into burger biz

RBG launches The Original Burger Company set to debut on three college campuses this fall.

Webinar to focus on restaurant protection during a foodborne illness incident

July 29, 2009

Fastcasual.com, in partnership with Risk Services Corp., is hosting a free webinar Aug. 4 from 2-3 p.m. intended to inform restaurant operators how they can…

McDonald's not pulling from Starbucks customer base

July 29, 2009

Despite McDonald's massive advertising efforts for its McCafé specialty coffee launch, the chain doesn't seem to have grabbed too many actual Starbucks…

Panera Bread article reaction: What would your manager do?

July 29, 2009

An article in the Springfield, Ill., The State Journal-Register, tells the story of a Panera Bread manager who went above and beyond the call of service. …

Smashburger blows into Windy City

July 29, 2009

Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…

Panera Bread's net up 28%

July 28, 2009

Panera Bread's same-store sales for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased 0.4 percent while comps for franchise-operated cafes decreased 0.2 percent, the…

Bearclaw Coffee, Mr Pita to open co-branded locations

July 28, 2009

Bearclaw Coffee Co. has formed a strategic co-branding alliance with Askar Brands, parent company of Papa Romano's Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi's Ice…