FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The hydrolyzed…

Technomic names Jazzman's Café to its list of top 25

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March 9, 2010

Jazzman's Café and Bakery, the largest restaurant concept from Sodexo's retail restaurant development team, Retail Brand Group, has been named a "Top 2…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

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March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion of…

Fazoli's new prototype strategic to company's growth

by Chelsey Levingston

Fazoli's new prototype reflects a completely new store design, more pizza varieties and lower prices.

Tips for Restaurateurs: Creating Value through Sustainability

Sustainability may be the latest buzzword, but implementing its best practices can generate value for an operator and boost a restaurant's bottom line.

Starbucks to take customers on 8-week coffee journey

March 8, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has kicked off today eight weeks of coffee exploration by featuring a different coffee each week in its participating U.S. and Canada retail…

Smashburger names chairman to CEO post

March 8, 2010

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as the company's chief executive officer. The company also has expanded its board to…

Tropical Smoothie Café unveils Tropical Exotics menu

March 8, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has launched its "Tropical Exotics" menu of wraps along with three new papaya smoothies. The promotion will run March 8 through May 16.

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Salad Toss Up: ShopSmart ranks healthiest restaurant salads

March 8, 2010

A new salad test from ShopSmart, publisher of Consumer Reports and featured in the April 2010 issue, investigates the nutritional value and taste-factor of 2…

Starbucks to take customers on 8-week coffee journey

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March 8, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has kicked off today eight weeks of coffee exploration by featuring a different coffee each week in its participating U.S. and Canada retail…

Smashburger names chairman to CEO post

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March 8, 2010

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as the company's chief executive officer. The company also has expanded its board to…

Tropical Smoothie Café unveils Tropical Exotics menu

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March 8, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has launched its "Tropical Exotics" menu of wraps along with three new papaya smoothies. The promotion will run March 8 through May 16.

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Salad Toss Up: ShopSmart ranks healthiest restaurant salads

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March 8, 2010

A new salad test from ShopSmart, publisher of Consumer Reports and featured in the April 2010 issue, investigates the nutritional value and taste-factor of 2…

FOCUS Brands extends POS partnership with Radiant Systems

March 7, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with FOCUS Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, to implement the Aloha Enterprise solution…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Automated scheduling applications

March 7, 2010

Today's scheduling applications can help business operators easily project future staffing neds based on past trends.    We spoke with Kara Barker, director…

Bruegger's taps into Kansas market

March 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery and Café has officially celebrated two grand openings – the fast casual chain's first opening in Kansas and a new bakery in New Haven…

Seattle's Best Coffee extends menu

March 7, 2010

Spring is in full bloom at Seattle's Best Coffee with the launch of new seasonal products that include: The White Orange Bliss Latte, which combines Seattle's…