Manhattan Bagel cuts the fat with bagel thins

September 28, 2010

Manhattan Bagel has unveiled a new line of lower calorie, lower fat bagel thin sandwiches, to complement its new Lighter Side Breakfast Menu.

Krystal to develop fast casual concept

September 28, 2010

An article in the Atlanta Business Journal claims quick-service burger chain Krystal is developing a fast casual concept, the K Cafe.

Survey: Restaurants get raw deal with Groupon

A recent study from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University concluded that restaurant businesses fare the worst of all…

Ben & Jerry's complies with CSPI request

September 27, 2010

The makers of Ben & Jerry's ice cream have agreed to drop "all natural" from its retail label after receiving the request from the Center for Science in…

Mediterranean diet spurs concept growth

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How two concepts are providing healthful Mediterranean cuisine to Detroit and Denver diners.

Saladworks signs deal for Va. expansion

September 27, 2010

The executives at Saladworks have signed an agreement with developers to open the first location in the Richmond, Va., area in early 2011.

All this change is driving me crazy!

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

I was sure it would be a short, 15-minute lesson about e-mail to my 62-year old father. Tell him the basics, have him create and respond to an e-mail and then…

NRA believes Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 will have 'multiplier effect'

September 26, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has endorsed the final passage of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that will provide the nation's restaurants…

UK government pushes for voluntary menu labeling

September 26, 2010

Europe may chastise Americans for their wealth of fast food options, but it is also taking a cue from menu labeling laws soon to be enacted in the States. The…

Starbucks to raise prices

September 26, 2010

Starbucks has announced that it is planning to implement targeted price adjustments on certain beverages in certain markets due to the overall rise of its…

Bruegger's launches fall LTO

September 26, 2010

Starting September 22, all Bruegger's locations will offer diners a deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired menu options.

Leading equity/research company focuses on restaurant industry

September 26, 2010

B. Riley & Co. LLC, a full service broker dealer providing research, investment banking, sales and trading, has announced that it will be expanding its…

A cocktail walks into a bar

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“I cannot believe I agreed to do this,” she thought as she entered the almost empty bar. “I mean, what on earth was I thinking? It was that little Daiquiri…

It’s all about today

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 18 was a fairly busy day for me. Tasked with the Saturday chores of grocery shopping, laundry and general errand running, it was a day that required…

Baja Fresh to open more NYC locations by close of 2010

September 23, 2010

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill will continue its 2010 expansion with the opening of four locations throughout the Midtown area of Manhattan. The new restaurants will…

The dos and don'ts of green restaurant marketing

Restaurant sustainability requires reevaluating your operations to find ways to conserve resources and be more efficient. Convey this to customers.

Fatz Café operator partner up for Good Neighbor award

September 22, 2010

Fatz Café’s operating partner Bruce Dressler, the Irmo, S.C., franchise owner, has been named a finalist for the National Restaurant Association’s 201…

La Madeleine offers up Savoury Sampler

September 22, 2010

La Madeleine is celebrating the changing seasons with a limited-time Savoury Sampler, which gives customers the opportunity to select a variety of soupe…

Ruby Tuesday to expand Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

September 21, 2010

Ruby Tuesday has signed an agreement to open up to 200 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill locations. According to reports in the Miami Herald and the Knoxville News…

Johnny Rockets, Halsted Street Deli unveil co-branded fast casual restaurant

September 21, 2010

In a first-ever merger for both brands, Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli have opened two combined restaurants in downtown Chicago. The restaurants are…