Fast casuals get Facebook to face with fans

How social networking sites are elevating the brand experience.

Salmonella outbreak not yet solved

August 17, 2008

Google/Associated Press: The nationwide salmonella outbreak linked first to tomatoes and then jalapenos is finally winding down, but federal health officials…

Berryism cafe name Relations PR agency of record

August 17, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. — Relations PR & Marketing has announced it has been selected as the agency of record for Berryism Frozen Yogurt Cafe.   Relations PR &…

Sandella's Flatbread expands to Dubai

August 17, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has sealed a master franchise deal with Dubai-based foodservice management company, Abela & Co. Sandella's…

Elevation Burger to roll into Austin

August 17, 2008

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Georgetown, Va., resident Danny Bone, president of The BeneTex Group Inc., an…

Peltz releases Starbucks stock

August 14, 2008

Reuters: An investment arm controlled by activist investor Nelson Peltz has dissolved its stake in Starbucks Corp. Peltz's Trian Fund Management reported in…

Study: Unhygienic restrooms turn off consumers

August 14, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — Restaurant patrons are far less likely to return to an eating establishment if they find restrooms that are unhygienic or poorly stocked with…

Bruegger's inks 20-unit Manhattan development deal

August 13, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced a new development agreement with Hart Street LLC. to open 20 bakeries in Manhattan beginning in…

Costa Vida exec. chef receives AFC award

August 13, 2008

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida's executive chef, David Prows, was recently honored with a President's Medallion from the American Culinary Federation for his…

Chipotle, BWW shares drop after release of July sales data

August 13, 2008

Associated Press: Restaurant stocks dropped Wednesday after the Commerce Department reported retail sales data for July that showed consumers slowed their…

MICROS acquires services provider Fry Inc.

August 12, 2008

COLUMBIA, Md. — MICROS Systems Inc. has announced their acquisition of Fry Inc., an e-commerce design, development, and managed services provider. Fry is…

Technomic study reveals more evidence of fewer dinners out

August 12, 2008

CHICAGO — More than one-third of consumers said they are eating or buying dinners out less frequently than one year ago, according to a new study released by…

Organic To Go net falls

August 12, 2008

SEATTLE — Organic To Go has reported financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2008.   Revenue for the second quarter…

Tim Taft named Souper Salad CEO

August 12, 2008

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Souper Salad Inc., parent company of Souper Salad and Grandy's restaurants, has named Tim Taft as its new chief executive officer. San…

Breathing easy

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

August 12, 2008

New ventilation-system technology can offer a wealth of savings.

Pinkberry names Ron Graves as CEO

August 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has named Ron Graves as its chief executive officer. Graves, a general partner of venture capital firm Maveron, began serving as…

Poll: Californians oppose 'menu labeling' mandate

August 12, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new statewide poll conducted by the Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that 62 percent of Californians prefer to have nutritional…

Climb aboard the Greek express

August 12, 2008

Daphne's Greek Café finds mainstream success.

A Changing Landscape

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

August 12, 2008

Robust menu items spur segment growth.

Making your washroom shine

August 12, 2008

Spending a bit more for touchless systems can pay off in customer satisfaction.