Fast casuals find multiple uses for the iPad

While debate exists in regard to the iPad's use in restaurants, several operators are finding creative ways to incorporate the device into their daily…

A four-step approach to expanding recycling and composting

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Starbucks testing green coffee

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 5, 2010

Starbucks Corp will begin testing summer drinks with a base of green, unroasted coffee as it works on new products to drive sales and differentiate itself from…

Jason Mattes joins Saladworks as VP, franchise development

August 5, 2010

Saladworks has named Jason D. Mattes as its new vice president of franchise development.

Rubio's reports flat Q2 results

August 5, 2010

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010.

How to take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.

Boloco parent completes private equity offering

August 4, 2010

Boloco's parent company, Stellar Restaurant Group Holdings LLC, has completed a $5.5 million equity offering, according to an SEC filing.

Jamba Juice enters multi-year partnership with WNBA

August 4, 2010

The Women's National Basketball Association and Jamba Juice have entered into a comprehensive multiyear relationship – Jamba Juice's first with a professional…

Qdoba comps increase in Q3

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

FastCasual.com founder, publisher to form new digital marketing agency

August 4, 2010

Paul Barron, founder and publisher of FastCasual.com, has left the website and its publisher, NetWorld Alliance, to focus on a new venture in the digital…

Fazoli’s plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market

August 3, 2010

Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…

Jamba Juice continues refranchising initiative

August 3, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of seven restaurants in Las Vegas as part of the company's plan to refranchise up to 150 locations by the end of 2010.

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…

Which Wich opens in Vegas

August 3, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is set to open in Las Vegas on Aug. 4, 2010. It is the first Which Wich in Nevada and the 20th state for the Which Wich chain.

Somersault Snacks now available at Caribou Coffee

August 3, 2010

Somersault Snack Co., the makers of the sunflower seed-based snack called Somersaults, has announced distribution in all 469 Caribou Coffee Company locations…

Swipe-fee reform to change PIN debit transactions

How the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act can help restaurant operators save money.

Moe’s menu gets saucy with Buffalo Chicken Trio

August 2, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is introducing its Buffalo Chicken Trio, available now until October 17. The Trio includes:

Wagamama owners hint of possible sale

August 2, 2010

Several news reports out of Europe have indicated that the privaty-equity owners of Wagamama are looking to sell the company.

Starbucks' VIA hits $100 million mark

August 2, 2010

Ten months after its debut, Starbucks reports that its Starbucks VIA Ready Brew has reached the $100 million mark in global sales.

The power of small numbers

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

“As long as repeat business is important, and as long as customers have a chance to go somewhere else, employees must deliver high levels of satisfaction for a…