LivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants

November 14, 2011

LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…

UFood tests Naan flatbread sandwiches

November 14, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced it is testing a line of four new Naan flatbread sandwich menu items. UFood is simultaneously conducting customer…

Cosi Inc.'s net loss widens

November 14, 2011

Cosi, Inc. has reported a net loss for the third quarter ended September 26, 2011, of $1.49 million, compared with a net loss of $1 million for the 2010 third…

The HR Takeaway From The 99%

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Occupy movement has been smart to leverage social media, make their members feel like part of a team and reward and recognize their efforts.

Charley's Grilled Subs names new marketing VP

November 13, 2011

Charley's Grilled Subs has named Mike Cassar as the its new vice president of Marketing.

Snapfinger launches group ordering feature

November 13, 2011

Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new group ordering feature.

Starbucks' Create Jobs for USA effort passes $1 million

November 13, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company and Opportunity Finance Network today announced that the Create Jobs for USA Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations within the…

One is the loneliest number

Having a lone employee on a late night shift raises the risk of robbery and employee theft.

Genghis Grill, PeopleAnswers partner for pre-employment screening

November 10, 2011

PeopleAnswers and Genghis Grill Franchise Concepts LP have announced a software licensing agreement that will allow the restaurant chain to use the…

FREEBIRDS and Operation Homefront to help families in need

November 10, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced a partnership with Operation Homefront's Texas and Southern California chapters to support military families this holiday…

Highlights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For three days in the later part of October, more than 200 fast casual executives and suppliers came together to discuss issues impacting the segment and the…

Starbucks, health and wellness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

In 2010, The Wall Street Journal posted a story indicating economists look toward Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts for insight on consumer spending. The story…

Technomic: Restaurant alcohol sales expected to rise in 2012

November 9, 2011

A forecast recently released by Technomic predicts a 2.4 percent gain in away-from-home alcohol sales in 2012.

Red Mango launches Cinnamon Apple Orchard flavor

November 9, 2011

Red Mango has unveiled its newest flavor for the fall season: Cinnamon Apple Orchard.

Tossed signs 20-unit franchise deal for metro NYC

November 9, 2011

Tossed has announced the signing of a 20-store franchise development agreement with Bolla Corporation, a New York-based real estate and franchise company, that…

Robeks rolls out smoothie bowls

November 9, 2011

Robeks stores across the country are launching a new product that combines both frozen and yogurt. Smoothie Bowls are now available at Robeks stores across the…

Starbucks acquires Evolution Fresh

November 9, 2011

As part of its commitment to evolve and enhance the customer experience with innovative and wholesome products, Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the…

Size matters and not just desserts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering smaller portion sizes can lift sales.

Study: Lack of correlation between obesity rates and QSR visits

November 8, 2011

The heaviest QSR users are not low-income consumers, as widely believed, but rather those in the middle-class. According to a new study released by UC…

Truitt Bros. co-founder receives 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award

November 8, 2011

Truitt Brothers, Inc. co-founder Peter Truitt will receive the 2011 Bounty of Oregon Award on Nov. 18 at the fifth annual banquet created by the Arnica…