Smoothie King opens in Singapore

December 12, 2012

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has opened its first unit in Singamore, making it the first international Smoothie King location to open under recently appointed…

Check average UP with waist line DOWN ...

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering a discount to anyone who has half of their entrée boxed for take-home immediately when served avoids the dreaded sharing of one dish and also promotes…

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…

Starbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards

December 11, 2012

Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…

Così opens in Costa Rica

December 11, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it’s franchisee, Fast Casual S.A., has opened its first Così restaurant location in Costa Rica at the Multiplaza Mall in Escazu.

Tossed president chats about chain's growth, 2013 trends and working with family

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The make-your-own salad concept has flourished in the past few years and now has 68 new units under development.

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

Chipotle coming to Vancouver

December 10, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first restaurant Dec. 13 in Vancouver B.C. The restaurant, which will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., is located in Vancouver's…

Food advertising protests endanger TV for kids

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

If some parents are happy to abrogate their responsibility for setting rules for their children's eating habits, they are not going to be happy when there is…

NRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity

December 10, 2012

National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice…

Franchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended

December 10, 2012

According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…

la Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs

December 10, 2012

This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following:

Fatburger hitting the streets of NYC

December 10, 2012

Fatburger has inked an agreement with The Riese Organization to bring the brand to New York City and surrounding areas. The first location will open in the…

Einstein Noah announces $4 special dividend

December 7, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, announced that its board of…

Schlotzsky's outlines 2013 growth plan

December 7, 2012

Schlotzsky's this week unveiled its growth plan for 2013, in which the chain hopes to open 50 locations nationwide.

Freshii to make its debut in Asia

December 7, 2012

Freshii will expand across China with a master development agreement recently signed with ICON.

Starbucks agrees to pay British taxes

December 7, 2012

Following a backlash from the news of its British tax avoidance, Starbucks has since reversed course and has agreed to pay £10 million annually in taxes in…

3 trends that shaped fast casual in 2012

Government regulations, a commitment to healthier menus and a new focus on beverages topped the list of 2012's most important trends.

Boston Market breaks Thanksgiving sales records

December 6, 2012

Boston Market announced that it broke company sales records for the Thanksgiving holiday. Total sales per restaurant from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 were up 1…

Elevation Burger solidifies presence in DC area

December 6, 2012

Elevation Burger has opened two more locations in Fairfax, Va.. One is at Fair Oaks Mall, and the other is at the Turnpike Shopping Center in Fairfax City…