Einstein Noah Restaurant Group to release Q1 results

April 19, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. will release its first quarter 2012 financial results after the market close May 3, 2012. A conference call will follow at…

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

Moe's Southwest Grill launches mobile ordering app

April 18, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced the launch of a nationwide mobile and online ordering solution in partnership with app design company Splick–it.

Caribou Coffee celebrates Earth Day with free perk

April 18, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it will once again reward sustainable coffee drinkers by offering free coffee to all customers who bring in a…

McAlister's Deli hires new VP, franchise development

April 18, 2012

McAlister’s Deli has appointed Peter Wright as its new vice president of franchise development. Wright is a 14-year restaurant industry veteran, serving in…

Former Bojangles' president named to American Roadside Burgers board

April 18, 2012

American Roadside Burgers has announced that Tom Lewison, former president and chief operating officer of Bojangles' Restaurants, has joined its board of…

USA Today names Smallcakes as Top 10 cupcakery

April 17, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced its franchise brand, Smallcakes A Cupcakery, has been selected in USA Today’s Top 10 Places to Bite into a Gourmet…

NRA, Share Our Strength partner to triple No Kid Hungry campaign funds

April 17, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it is committing to work together with Share Our Strength to triple the funds raised for Share Our…

Starbucks strengthens commitment to China employment growth

April 17, 2012

As Starbucks continues to accelerate its plans toward making China its second home market, the company has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at…

Panera Bread announces COO transition

April 17, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that John Maguire has resigned as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 31, 2012, to become…

Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…

China leads global foodservice market recovery

April 17, 2012

Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…

Penn Station hires new sales director

April 16, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced the addition of Jad Buckman as director of sales. Buckman was previously in agency development with the Farmers…

Use online guest feedback to motivate, engage employees

Use guest feedback to build a distinctive customer experience that will drive retention, loyalty and sustainable business performance.

Chipotle Mexican Grill responds to FDA's plan to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals

April 15, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, but urges the agency…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Mobile purchasing app launched for restaurants, food trucks

April 13, 2012

Paperlinks, a QR marketing and mobile commerce provider, has launched PayDragon, a mobile ordering app for restaurants and food trucks.

Cosi announces planned rights offering

April 12, 2012

Cosi, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing…

Chipotle, Creative Artists Agency win 2012 GRANDY Award

April 12, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAA Marketing, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have been awarded the 2012 GRANDY Award for the animated short film…