Top 100: Freebirds World Burrito No. 12

February 16, 2012

12. Freebirds World Burrito

Togo's expands presence in Oregon

February 16, 2012

As part of its plan to open 28 new units in 2012, Togo's Eateries Inc has opened its newest location in Bend, Ore.

Burger 21 targets South Florida for expansion

February 16, 2012

Burger 21, a fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announced that it is targeting South Florida for franchise…

Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame

February 16, 2012

James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…

Top 100: Freshii No. 13

February 16, 2012

13. Freshii

Top 100: Bruegger's No. 14

February 16, 2012

14. Bruegger’s

Top 100: Zoes Kitchen No. 15

February 16, 2012

15. Zoes Kitchen

Top 100: Pei Wei Asian Diner No. 16

February 16, 2012

16. Pei Wei Asian Diner

Saladworks opens sixth Delaware location

February 15, 2012

Saladworks is opening its sixth Delaware location in Middletown. Saladworks will celebrate the opening of its Middletown location by offering $5 salads to all…

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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Top 100: Roti Mediterranean Grill No. 17

February 15, 2012

17. Roti Mediterranean Grill Chicago / No. of units: 6 Roti Mediterranean Grill serves up freshly cut, fire-roasted meats and traditional high-protein, low-fat…

Chop't renews school partnership

February 14, 2012

Chop't Creative Salad Company has joined forces with non-profit Wellness in the Schools (WITS), which serves healthy, scratchmade lunches to 20,000 New York…

Schlotzsky's kicks off 30th Annual Run Bun

February 14, 2012

Schlotzsky’s has announced its 30th Annual Bun Run, scheduled for April 29 in Austin, Texas. The longest-running 5K in Austin’s history is adding a 10K for the…

California Tortilla rebrands airport locations to Burrito Elito

February 14, 2012

California Tortilla has unveiled Burrito Elito, a sister concept that will debut in Boston Logan and Philadelphia airports.

Commentary: Five key secrets of social loyalty

For restaurant operators, 2011 was a better year than 2010. But with continuing unemployment in the U.S. and Europe, and slow economic growth forecasts for…

Job descriptions — HR’s love letters

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

It's Valentine's Day. I am sure that some of you celebrate, some of you don't and a few are the diehard anti-card-and-flowers type... But I'm going with the…

When is food service NOT a restaurant?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily.

Gloves! The Controversy Continues – Part 2

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

There is a general agreement that hand sanitation is a problem, but how that problem is best addressed is not always clear. The arguments to wear gloves and to…

Top Chef alums to conduct demos at NRA Show

February 14, 2012

Three of Bravo's "Top Chef" reality show's biggest stars – Richard Blais, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani – will help raise funds for the National…

Daphne's California Greek adds grilled shrimp to menu

February 13, 2012

Daphne’s California Greek is introducing guests to its new grilled, herb-marinated shrimp menu item. Marinated in a combination of garlic, paprika and spices…