Report: Dessert opportunities abound in QSR

July 3, 2014

A new report from Food Genius, titled “Icing on the Cake – Desserts” shows that desserts are available at nearly 70 percent of restaurant locations in the U.S.

Zaxby's in Alabama teaming up to raise money for Make-A-Wish

July 3, 2014

Zaxby’s locations across the state of Alabama will donate 10 percent of their revenue to the Make-a-Wish Foundation on each of the five Wednesdays in the month…

Foodservice operators predict spike in sales in 2014

July 3, 2014

WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm, has published its second annual U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study, which found that…

NRA publishes first-ever sustainability newsletter

July 3, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has issued "Bright Ideas," its first-ever sustainability newsletter. According to a news release, the newsletter includes…

Comprehensive Food Safety and Arnold Flakowitz Associates merge

July 3, 2014

Comprehensive Food Safety, a division of RK Environmental Services, announced today that it will merge with Arnold Flakowitz Associates. CFS and AFA provide…

Brewsticks now available for purchase at Barnies CoffeeKitchen

July 3, 2014

Barnie's CoffeeKitchen will offer Brewsticks for purchase at BarniesCoffeeKitchen.com starting today. The single serve, portable packets include 100-percent…

Mustard tops list of most favored hot dog toppings

July 3, 2014

Mustard tops the list of most popular complements to hot dogs, according to sales data from JJ's Red Hots.

Lavu adds multiple payment, other options to online ordering application

July 3, 2014

Lavu Inc. recently announced the addition of several new features to its online ordering application Lavu ToGo, including multiple payment options, real-time…

Consumer Reports: Low chain restaurant scores should be a ‘wake-up call’

Food quality now trumps location convenience for restaurant consumers.

Noodles & Company testing 'upselling' free-floating servers

July 2, 2014

BusinessWeek.com reported recently that Noodles & Company is adding free-floating servers focused on upselling customers.

General Mills Foodservice seeks independent restaurants’ recipes for contest

July 2, 2014

General Mills Foodservice is calling on independent family restaurants to enter its Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest for a chance to win up to $50,00…

Atlanta now Burger 21's largest development market

July 2, 2014

Burger 21 announced today it has signed a multiunit franchise agreement to develop three additional restaurants in the Buckhead, Cumberland Mall and North…

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt chosen as a Gulf Oil preferred vendor

July 2, 2014

Gulf Oil LP has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is a self-serve, compact frozen yogurt…

Firewürst adds Certified Angus Beef hot dog, gluten-free bun to the menu

July 2, 2014

Firewürst is expanding its menu a new Certified Angus Beef hot dog, a gluten-free bun option and several vegetarian items.

Maui Wowi honored as a top franchises for veterans

July 2, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian announced today that is has been listed as one of the "50 Top Franchises for Veterans" for the second year in a row by The World Franchising…

La Madeleine opens 16th Houston location

July 2, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café announced today the opening of its 16th location in the Greater Houston area at 2423 Katy Freeway Suite E in Sawyer Heights…

Giraffas donates 200 gallons of sauces to homeless program

July 2, 2014

Giraffas recently announced the donation of approximately 200 gallons of sauces to Chapman Partnership, a program serving the homeless in South Florida.

Dickey's launching potato chip line to benefit veterans

July 2, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. announced today it is introducing a new line of proprietary potato chips. A portion of the proceeds from the chips will go…

RetailMeNot jumps into restaurant promotions space

July 2, 2014

RetailMeNot, a digital offers destination, has added restaurants to its roster. RetailMeNot’s promotions partnerships previously just included retailers, such…

Fresh-made pasta concept opening in London next week

July 2, 2014

Scarpetta, a new Italian fast casual concept featuring fresh-made pasta, announced plans to open in London on July 7.