Pei Wei goes south of the border

October 17, 2011

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. announced it has signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V., a quick-service restaurant…

LivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals

October 17, 2011

Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…

Snagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'

October 17, 2011

Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…

The Counter rapidly expanding

October 17, 2011

The Counter Custom Built Burger is spreading throughout the country and into the Middle East. It opened its original location in Santa Monica in 2003, but has…

Saladworks reports record sales

October 17, 2011

Saladworks' same-store sales rose an average of 15 percent in September and October when compared with the same period in 2010.

Perka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform

October 17, 2011

Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…

Yogurtland goes pink for partnership with Avon Foundation

October 17, 2011

Yogurtland has announced a partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women to support breast cancer awareness. The brand will support the partnership with a…

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'

Apple offers Starbucks UK customers free music

October 16, 2011

Apple has teamed up with Starbucks to offer its "Pick of the Week" program to Starbucks fans in the UK, according to the Telegram.

Spicy Pickle takes on Middle East

October 16, 2011

Spicy Pickle Sandwich Company is taking on the Middle East. Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. will open seven locations in the State of Qatar next year under the…

It's monster madness at FREEBIRDS

October 15, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito is celebrating Halloween and its Monster menu with The Monster Burrito, Super Monster Burrito and new "Little Monster" burrito for…

Agility Metrics to sponsor Fast Casual Exec Summit

October 15, 2011

Agility Metrics, a Canadian-based company specializing in customer experience measurement solutions, will be a key sponsor of FastCasual.com's Fast Casual…

Starbucks establishes program to help tsunami recovery efforts

October 15, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced the establishment of the Starbucks CUP Fund (Caring Unites Partners) to help with relief and recovery efforts following…

Carb lovers unite

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The villianization of foods is not new, and when one evil temptress is not in the spotlight, it is surely because another has captured the media's attention…

Wingstop to test sports-themed restaurant

A second location may be in the works.

That's how we roll: Sushi concept expanding

October 13, 2011

North Florida is about to be first non-Texas location of a sushi concept called How Do you Roll?

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

Smoothie King helping customers 'get fit '

October 12, 2011

Smoothie King has launched its Fall Fit campaign and sweepstakes, a three-month promotion centered around encouraging healthy habits. The campaign will provide…

Noodles & Co expanding Chicago presence

October 12, 2011

Noodles & Company is opening its first restaurant in the Deerfield area of Chicago Oct. 18. The new restaurant will be at 110C South Waukegan Rd. in the…

Starbucks VIA available in grocery stores

October 12, 2011

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew in House Blend and Breakfast Blend is now available at select grocery stores across the U.S. The introduction of the new instant…