Saxton Group names new president

October 4, 2011

Kelly Saxton, the founder of The Saxton Group, is transitioning out of his current role as the president of the Dallas-based restaurant franchise and…

Mizzou teams up with Red Mango

October 4, 2011

Red Mango has signed a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Mizzou Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Mizzou Athletics.

Teaching product innovation at culinary schools

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There is no better time to begin teaching food product innovation principles to culinary students than while they are still in school. They're opened minded…

Firehouse reaches $3.1 million in life-saving donations

October 3, 2011

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently announced 48 approved grant requests, valued at more than $550,000 to assist fire departments, police…

Sushi Freak joins BBI's portfolio

October 3, 2011

San Diego-based Sushi Freak is now the first and only fast casual sushi brand to join Beautiful Brands International's (BBI) portfolio of restaurants.

Corner Bakery makes aggressive claim in Texas

October 3, 2011

Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today announced its most recent franchise deal to bring seven locations to the South Texas region in less than five years. This…

Questar VP to speak at Fast Casual Exec Summit

October 3, 2011

Attendees of the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit in Chicago will learn the importance of linking guest feedback scores to financial success and integrating…

Ground Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair

October 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…

Starbucks donations to help with job growth

October 3, 2011

That $3 cup of coffee at Starbucks may get a little pricier; at least that's what the Seattle-based coffee chain is hoping. Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will…

LYFE Kitchen serving a healthy lifestyle

The new restaurant concept is built around offering healthy, organic choices.

Five Guys to deploy Coca-Cola Freestyle in every location

October 2, 2011

Five Guys is installing two Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all company-owned restaurant locations across the country.

Timothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston

October 2, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.

Starbucks plugs up electricity for some

Some stores are covering electrical outlets, to discourage lengthy laptop visits.

Uno Dué Go to open flagship location

October 2, 2011

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. is opening its flagship location of Uno Dué Go, a 3-year-old fast casual café concept, at 52 Summer St. in Boston in mid-October.

Pollo Campero debuts new design in US

September 29, 2011

The world's largest Latin chicken restaurant chain, Pollo Campero, will open three Houston locations featuring its new design and menu by the end of the year.

Noodles & Co. expands Utah presence

September 29, 2011

Noodles & Company is opening its first restaurant in Riverdale, Utah on Oct. 6. Although the menu will feature the chains' signature menu, the new…

Will Jazzman's drive sales with drive-thru?

September 29, 2011

The newest Jazzman's Café & Bakery will open with the restaurant chain's first drive-thru Oct. 1 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., outside…

Fatz gives the skinny on kids program

September 29, 2011

As part of its ongoing re-branding efforts, FATZ has updated its Kids Program that includes a back-to-school activity book, games for children under 12, a…

Restaurant Performance Index drops again

September 29, 2011

Less than one out of five restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months, according to the National Restaurant Association.

True Food Kitchen intros fall menu

September 29, 2011

True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach, Calif., will add 12 seasonal dishes to its menu Oct. 4.