FreshBerry opens in South Carolina

March 25, 2009

TULSA,Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Charleston, S.C. To mark the grand…

Panda Express launches fundraising program

March 25, 2009

ROSEMEAD , Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of a community fundraising program in support of schools and local organizations affected by the…

Nestle Waters N.A. invests $15.6 million in Sweet Leaf Tea

March 25, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — Sweet Leaf Tea Co., the maker of organic, all-natural, iced teas, lemonades and other natural beverages, has announced that NestlÃ…

Organic To Go deregisters with SEC

March 25, 2009

SEATTLE — Organic To Go has announced that it has filed Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission terminating the registration of its common stock…

Everpure launches SMARTWORKS program to foodservice operators

March 25, 2009

CHICAGO — Commercial water-treatment products supplier Everpure has announced the launch of SMARTWORKS, a turnkey water analysis program that provides…

Costa Vida opens in American Fork, Utah

March 25, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida, known for its Baja-inspired menu offerings, has announced the opening of its newest location in American Fork, Utah. Costa Vida…

NRA readies for 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

March 25, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held this year May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago.   This year's…

Brand profile: Pita Pit

Joining the green movement reaps savings, recognition and franchises.

Spoon Me launches franchise effort

March 25, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Frozen yogurt and smoothie concept Spoon Me has announced it has started to provide franchise opportunities throughout North America.   Spoon…

McDonald's vs. Starbucks taste test

Although McDonald's McCafe products were preferred over Starbucks, Starbucks continues to win with its customer experience.

Maryland looks to enforce soda fountain fee

March 24, 2009

ABC 2 News: The Maryland comptroller wants to enforce a nearly century-old law that established a $25 to $60 annual soda fountain license fee that many…

MonkeyMedia to host catering teleconference

March 24, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Monkeymedia.net has announced the next installment of its Brown Bag Lunch live teleconference series, scheduled for April 2 at…

How are fast casuals dealing with economic conditions?

Willy Nicolini, senior VP of company operations for Au Bon Pain, and Louis Basile, founder of Wildflower Bread Company, talk about what fast casuals are doing…

Noodles & Company continues Va. growth

March 23, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Noodles & Co. has announced it will open its second Alexandria, Va., location April 3 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 770…

Starbucks beverages inspire ice cream line

March 23, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company and Unilever have unveiled a new premium ice cream line inspired by some of consumers' favorite Starbucks beverages. …

Rubio's comps decrease while revenue rises

March 23, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 28, 2008.   For the quarter…

Fast casuals target urban markets

Higher household incomes and increased foot trafffic make downtowns a viable choice.

Digital Signage in Foodservice: Menu Boards, Greeter Boards and Marquees

Through digital signage, restaurants can further promote their brand and generate an interactive consumer experience.

HR Practices

Find, hire and retain the best employees you'll ever have.

Shopping for Data, Training to Improve

Mystery shopping is just the starting point for a workforce improvement plan that includes training and incentives.