Mid-Atlantic to offer region's best

New trends in technology, food and beverage will be on display in Baltimore Sept. 19-20.

Baja Fresh expands menu

September 9, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its expanded menu options, including two beef burritos, two shrimp burritos, fire-roasted…

Shane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion

September 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…

Super Mex to focus growth in fast-casual segment

September 9, 2007

Orange County Register: Super Mex, a 13-unit Long Beach chain with a large presence in Orange County, said it plans to focus its future growth in the…

Einstein Bros., Noah's bring back fall flavors

September 9, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will bring back fall flavors in its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations beginning Sept.

Native brews offered at Mid-Atlantic Expo

September 9, 2007

Four years ago, an idea was fermenting for the selection of brews offered at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo.   Instead of a traditional…

Schlotzsky's launches Italian-inspired LTO items

September 6, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-casual deli chain Schlotzsky's is offering three Italian-inspired items for a limited time. New items include: Slicey Meatball…

Baskin-Robbins manager kills would-be robber

September 6, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia): The manager of a Baskin-Robbins store in South Richmond shot and killed a man who attempted to rob the store with a BB…

HMSHost to partner with Baja Fresh for travel outlets

September 6, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — HMSHost Corp., which operates shopping and dining outlets in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, has chosen Baja Fresh…

Summit seminar to tackle franchising pitfalls

September 6, 2007

Rich Hicks doesn't want to make the same mistakes others have made. The founder and president of Tin Star Southwest Grill hopes to learn from his peers…

Starbucks, Apple sign iTunes deal

September 5, 2007

Forbes: Starbucks Corp. and Apple Inc. have announced a deal that will soon let Starbuck's customers buy and download music through a new wireless iTunes…

Global Tier, Echelon Network partner

September 5, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Matthew Jennings, president of Minneapolis-based Global Tier, a data tracking and reporting services provider for foodservice customers, has…

Back-to-school e-mail promotions make the grade

September 5, 2007

Restaurants seeking to drive school-year sales rely on e-mail to appeal to busy parents.

Corner Bakery, Jersey Foods sign development agreement

September 4, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it has signed a development agreement with New Jersey Corner Foods LLC for 11 locations over the next five…

Chipotle co-sponsors Slipstream Cycling Team

September 4, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed on as co-title sponsor of the Slipstream Cycling Team, to be known as the Slipstream/Chipotle Professional Cycling…

OrderCorner expands food management service

September 4, 2007

HOUSTON — OrderCorner, provider of online food-management services to the business community, announced the expansion of its food ordering and delivery…

The culturization of yogurt

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Health benefits, healthful toppings give yogurt concepts an energy boost.

Planet Smoothie, SoBe partner on new beverage launch

September 4, 2007

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with South Beach Beverage Company Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., to develop a line of energy…

Panera reports 3% comps jump

September 4, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company on Sept. 5 reported systemwide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.1 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, 2007. …

IBM, NCR comment on kiosk growth in fast food, fast casual

September 3, 2007

San Jose Mercury News: As kiosks become more user-friendly and capable of handling more complicated tasks, health-care providers, fast-food chains and other…