NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 9, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…

Freshii to open flagship locations

February 8, 2011

Freshii ended 2010 with openings in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Chicago, and is marking the start of 2011 with the opening of flagship restaurants in…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Seattle's Best Coffee takes flight aboard Delta Airlines

February 8, 2011

Delta Air Lines and Seattle’s Best Coffee have announced a new agreement that will offer Delta customers freshly brewed Seattle’s Best Coffee onboard all…

Buffalo Wild Wings revenue up 13%

February 8, 2011

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Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Zagat launches Android app

February 7, 2011

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…

Chipotle hiring practices under microscope

February 7, 2011

Executives at Chipotle Mexican Grill are facing more inquiries by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in regard to the chain's hiring practices.

Former McDonald's execs land on fast casual concept

February 7, 2011

It looks like former McDonald's executives Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue have landed on a fast casual concept slated to open in Palo Alto, Calif., this summer.

NRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…

Which Wich expands sandwich sizes

February 6, 2011

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches has added two larger sandwich sizes — 10.5 inches and a 14-inch Superwich — to complement the classic 7-inch item. In addition…

Tropical Smoothie Café to offer two tickets to paradise

February 6, 2011

Tropical Smoothie Cafe? customers will have the opportunity to escape the cold during the its Summertime Somewhere promotion. Running Feb. 7 through May 1…

Rick Bayless opens Tortas Frontera at Chicago O’Hare

February 6, 2011

Building on the popularity of Xoco and Frontera Grill, chef-restaurateur Rick Bayless has partnered with HMSHost Corporation to bring Tortas Frontera by Rick…

Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Be allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.

Caribou Coffee cups to feature winning phrases

February 3, 2011

Caribou Coffee is unveiling coffee cups that feature the winning phrases of a consumer-generated contest to find out what their customers "stay awake for."

Troy Aikman joins Wingstop board

February 3, 2011

Roark Capital Group announced that Troy Aikman has joined the Wingstop board of directors. He has been the company’s national spokesman since 2003. 

Quiznos maps India expansion route

February 3, 2011

Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement that will enable the opening of its first location in India. The agreement was signed as part of the company’s…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens electric vehicle charging station

February 3, 2011

Sunshine Restaurant Corp, the Central Florida developer of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants/sports bars, joined Progress Energy Florida and NovaCharge Thursday…