Jamba Juice renews Nestlé USA retail partnership

October 4, 2010

Nestlé USA, part of Nestlé, S.A., and Jamba Juice Company, are in the process of signing a renewed partnership for the development of a ready-to-drink line of…

Quiznos names new CEO

October 4, 2010

Quiznos has announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder Rick Schaden, who will…

Boston Market rebrand gets systemwide boost

October 4, 2010

In the wake of an overall company transition, Boston Market has announced the launch of a nationwide rollout of upgrades and new menu items created to…

Firehouse Subs recognizes October as Fire Safety Month

October 3, 2010

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is kicking off October's Fire Safety Month by passing out fire safety tips to ensure each family has an emergency plan.

Wingstop reaches 29 consecutive quarters of comps growth

October 3, 2010

Wingstop has announced its same-store sales for the third quarter are up 1.9 percent over the same period last year and 1.7 percent for the year to date. That…

Coca-Cola Freestyle: Endless Possibilities

Coca-Cola Freestyle: Endless Possibilities

Zaxby's adds Southern twist to milkshake line

September 30, 2010

Zaxby's has captured the essence of a Southern favorite in its new Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake, which debuts in restaurants this week. Available for a limited…

Corner Bakery Cafe intros Green Chile & Chicken Panini

September 30, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has introduced the newest member to its panini menu line. The Green Chile & Chicken Panini features autumn-roasted green chiles (grown…

Amex survey: Affluent diners boosted fast food spending in Q2 2010

September 30, 2010

A recent study by American Express has discovered that wealthy American consumers spent 24 percent more on fast food in the second quarter, compared with the…

Schlotzsky’s is first Austin restaurant to intro Coca-Cola Freestyle

September 30, 2010

Austin-based Schlotzsky's will be the first restaurant in Austin, Texas, to offer the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain. Schlotzsky’s initially plans to feature the…

Mintel: Consumers approve HFCS disclosure

September 30, 2010

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has come under recent fire, resulting in a proposed name change from HFCS to simply corn sugar. While it's unclear what effects…

Boston Market CEO leaves post

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Boston Market's CEO F. Lane Cardwell is stepping down and will be replaced by George Michel, former CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc.

Fast Casual publishes comprehensive state-of-the-industry report

September 29, 2010

Fast Casual (www.FastCasual.com), the leading online news and information source for the burgeoning fast casual dining segment, has published the fourth…

HuHot Mongolian Grill launches express concept

September 29, 2010

HuHot Mongolian Grill has opened its first Express concept in Fort Collins, Colo., offering a scaled-down version of the original concept, but for grab-n-go…

Bruegger’s celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2010

On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…

Restaurant recovery in holding pattern, RPI reveals

September 29, 2010

The National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive month in August, dashing hopes…

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…