Mini sandwiches latest Camille's menu rollout

May 19, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…

NRA 2009: Catering, labor management tools attract NRA attendees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2009

As restaurant owners and operators consider the addition of catering programs to boost sales, companies such as MonkeyMedia Software are offering programs…

Wingstop expands into Wisconsin

May 19, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced it is moving into Madison, Wis., through a multiunit expansion agreement with Ken Gelinas. Gelinas has signed a development…

NRA 2009: McDonald's, industry professionals honored with Faces of Diversity awards

May 19, 2009

The National Restaurant Association gave McDonald's Corp. its Faces of Diversity Award in the Inspiration category at a ceremony held May 17 during the 200…

NRA Show: PrimeWare features 'green' tableware

QSRweb met up with Kurt Koch, general partner with PrimeLink Solutions, for an introduction to the PrimeWare line of biodegradable, compostable containers.

Penn Station testing cold deli subs

May 18, 2009

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to compliment its current menu of 12 hot-grilled-to-order subs. The new…

San Francisco Soup taps MonkeyMedia for online ordering

May 18, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — San Francisco Soup Company has signed with MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of Web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, to…

Green Restaurant Association, NY restaurant assoc. partner

May 18, 2009

NEW YORK — The national non-profit Green Restaurant Association (GRA) and the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) have announced their official…

Spoon Me adds four new franchise locations

May 18, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Frozen yogurt chain Spoon Me hasannounced it will open four new franchise stores in Logan, Riverdale, Layton and Harrisville, Utah. These…

Firehouse Subs makes Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket permanent item

May 18, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest limited-time offer from Firehouse Subs, the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub, has become part of the chain's permanent…

Costa Vida adds Arizona location

May 18, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Fresh Mex chain Costa Vida is opening its newest location in Queen Creek, Ariz., at 21152 E. Rittenhouse Road, the company has announced.

Birth of a Franchise: Sofi's Crepes

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A key component to a successful concept is developing a system, then writing it all down. 

NRA Show: Novacart features free-standing paper dessert cups

Joe Miglia, national sales manager for Novacart USA, demonstrates the company's bakeable dessert molds for QSRweb from the 2009 NRA Show's Organic & Natural…

NRA 2009: Pavilions highlight organic, green product lines

May 17, 2009

CHICAGO — Natural and eco-friendly offerings continue to draw operators' attention as demonstrated by the products showcased in the Organic & Natural and…

U-Swirl announces new locations

May 17, 2009

HENDERSON, Nev. — U-SWIRL International Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food Inc., has announced two new store locations in the Las Vegas…

Panera Bread to webcast stockholders presentation

May 17, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has announced that Ron Shaich, chairman and CEO, and Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will…

Chipotle expands local produce program

May 17, 2009

DENVER, Colo. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will expand its local produce program this summer, purchasing at least 35 percent of at least one bulk produce item in…

Jamba Inc. to announce first quarter results

May 17, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on May 28 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to review first quarter 2009 financial results, the…

Smoothie King signs multiunit agreements in Egypt and Turkey

May 17, 2009

NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has signed an agreement with the Amer Group, an Egyptian real estate development and hospitality company, to open…

NRA 2009: Coca-Cola debuts dispenser options, tea products

May 16, 2009

CHICAGO — Coca-Cola FoodService has debuted several products aimed at helping operators during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…