WingStreet introduces new flavors

September 21, 2006

DALLAS — WingStreet, the world's largest dedicated delivery wing chain and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., introduced a new Buffalo  sauce in three heat…

Self-service technology on display at Mid-Atlantic restaurant expo

September 20, 2006

BALTIMORE — If the Mid-Atlantic Food and Beverage EXPO is any indication of the restaurant industry's future, operators may want to consider purchasing…

Consumer demand drives premium coffee offering

September 20, 2006

ATLANTA — As noticeable trends in the coffee industry point to lifestyle branding for image-conscious consumers, the increase in premium coffee offerings…

Wingstop enjoys back-to-school sales boost

September 20, 2006

DALLAS — College students across the country are showing their love for The Wing Experts. From Gainesville, Fla., to Tucson, Ariz., to Long Beach, Calif.…

Mushrooms won't stay dirt cheap for long

September 19, 2006

The Produce News: An overabundance of mushrooms in America is forcing prices downward and pushing some mushroom farmers out of the business. That attrition…

Red Door Interactive to manage Internet presence for Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill

September 19, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Red Door Interactive, an Internet presence management agency, announced today that it was selected by Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill to manage and…

Firehouse Subs wins NRA's Restaurant Neighbor Award

September 19, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has given Firehouse Subs its Restaurant Neighbor Award in the national chain category. The…

Image Vault and Menusoft Systems release DVR-POS interface

September 19, 2006

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Image Vault, a provider of end-to-end digital video security solutions, and Menusoft Systems, a PC-based point-of-sale solutions provider…

Immigration class action lawsuit filed against Cafe Express, Wendy's

September 19, 2006

DALLAS — A class action immigration lawsuit has been filed against Cafe Express, its parent company Wendy's International Inc. and its former law firm on…

Kimberly-Clark intros audio hand-washing reminder

September 18, 2006

ROSWELL, Ga. — Improved hand hygiene can help reduce foodborne illnesses, yet compliance among workers in the foodservice industry remains a concern.   To…

Billboards draw fast-casual customers

This traditional form of advertising has changed, but still effective.

Burgerville covers 95% of employees' health-insurance premium

September 18, 2006

Oregon Live: Only about a fifth of the eligible workers at Burgerville restaurants signed up for the company's group health-insurance plan last year. Costing…

McDonald's and CPK among chains that removed spinach

September 18, 2006

Reuters: McDonald's Corp., California Pizza Kitchen and other U.S. restaurant chains said they removed spinach from their menus after it was linked last week…

Fast casual takes off in Louisville

September 18, 2006

Courier Journal: The fast-casual scene is taking off in Louisville, Ky.   Former U.S. KFC president Don Doyle is the franchisee for all six Qdoba restaurants…

Camille's Sidewalk Café creates holding company to develop more brands

September 17, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café announced the creation of Beautiful Brands International (BBI), a restaurant holding company that will develop…

Quiznos' new ads question Subway quality

September 17, 2006

DENVER — Quiznos, the No. 2 sub chain, is chasing top-ranked Subway, and it's not hiding its intentions.   In what the company calls the "most aggressive and…

Ask the experts at the Mid-Atlantic EXPO

September 17, 2006

  Operators can pick experts' brains on show floor

zpizza to open five units in Florida

September 14, 2006

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — zpizza signed a multiunit franchise agreement with Dan DeLong and Gary Sherman to open five units in Florida. According to a news release…

Chipotle challenged by Florida farmworkers

September 14, 2006

The Denver Post: A coalition of Florida farmworkers is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Denver burrito chain that has built a reputation for using…

Intura Solutions launches Enterprise R2 for POS

September 13, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, a supplier of POS and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery restaurant concepts…