Caribou Coffee fans to "Sip Up Summer" in photo contest

May 24, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has announced the launch of its photo contest that will display summer pictures on both Facebook and Instagram. The contest…

Restaurants to add 450,000 summer jobs

May 24, 2012

Restaurants are expected to add 450,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2012 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

PCI webinar discusses reputation management, systemwide compliance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 23, 2012

The enforcement of PCI compliance can be difficult for franchisors to navigate who are looking to establish cooperation across their franchise system.

Canadian chain catches on to smoothie trend

May 23, 2012

Ontario, Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is rolling out a new line of organic yogurt smoothies to reach guests looking for additional breakfast and lunch…

Jamba Juice positioned to take health & wellness leadership role

May 23, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has taken an unprecedented step in its fight against obesity, announcing the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The Council has…

First MOOYAH franchisee opens second location

May 23, 2012

After opening his first MOOYAH location in 2007, the chain's first franchisee, Barry Newberg, will open a second unit May 28 in Plano, Texas.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 42K meals to fight hunger

May 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick…

Starbucks locations close to fix maintenance issues

May 22, 2012

Coffee fans were disappointed this morning as they tried to get their daily dose of Starbucks. A "small percentage" of Starbucks locations across the U.S. were…

Fuddruckers launches 16th Houston location

May 22, 2012

Fuddruckers has reached a new milestone in Houston with the debut of its 16th restaurant, marking 54 stores around the state of Texas.

Creatively managing the impact of rising commodity prices

How foodservice operators can navigate rising food costs without alienating their guests.

Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year

May 22, 2012

Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…

Restaurant franchise lending shows stabilization

May 22, 2012

Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012 and franchisee credit access remains below its long-term average, lending to…

GoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line

May 22, 2012

GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…

2012 Top 100: Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 6

May 22, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Menchie's celebrates growth milestone

May 21, 2012

With more than 185 stores worldwide and an additional 400 stores under development, Menchie's is securing its international presence as a growing frozen yogurt…

Chipotle shares drop after SEC joins hiring investigation

May 21, 2012

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill dropped nearly 2 percent May 21 after the reported news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission joining an…

Tossed expands in Boston's financial district

May 21, 2012

The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District.

Is it real or counterfeit? Part 2 – Detection devices

Part 1 of "Is it real or counterfeit?" gave practical tips in teaching cashiers how to detect counterfeit currency. Anti-counterfeit technology has been…

SEC joins Chipotle hiring probe

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chipotle received a subpoena from the SEC May 17 requesting information in regard to its hiring practices.

Jason's Deli franchisees celebrate 10 years in Southwest Florida

May 20, 2012

Jason’s Deli is celebrating 10 years in Southwest Florida by donating a percentage of sales to 10 local charities.The Power of Ten promotion will focus…