McAlister's Deli names new president/CEO

September 8, 2010

After announcing the pending departure of former CEO Phil Friedman in July, McAlister's Deli has ended its search for a new president. The company has named…

Big-name food trucks hitting the road

September 8, 2010

What began as a modest neighborhood hot dog slinger has snowballed into a full-fledged craze glorified on The Food Network and emulated by big-name chains…

Chipotle to present at Merrill Lynch investment conference

September 7, 2010

Representatives from Chipotle Mexican Grill will present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference.

Jamba Juice to sell 13 Fla. locations

September 7, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchase agreement for 13 stores in Florida with Arturo Zindel, Jordi Zindel, Guillermo Perez Vargas, and Angel Herrera, principals of…

Bruegger’s intros breakfast values; brings back fall favorites

September 7, 2010

Bruegger’s is celebrating Fall with a limited-time value option for breakfast along with new featured combinations on its lunch menu starting September 22.

Red Mango to expand So. Fla. presence

September 7, 2010

Red Mango opened its first Florida location earlier this year in Gainesville to record turnout. Now the company is poised to add 12 more locations throughout…

Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off with Chicago food tour

September 7, 2010

FastCasual.com, the executive producer of the Fast Casual Executive Summit has lined up several locations for its 2010 food tour as part of the Summit. The…

Jamba Juice reveals new breakfast platform

September 6, 2010

Jamba Juice has introduced its Better Start. Better Day Campaign. It highlights breakfast menu items including Hearty Start, Power Start and Balanced Start…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill partners with Mocapay

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September 6, 2010

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has entered into a strategic partnership with Denver-based Mocapay for its mobile marketing solutions, to be used at Garbanzo’s…

The changing lines of guest and employee loyalty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Customer engagement has helped set the fast casual segment apart from the rest, but some would argue employees are losing their spark.

Schlotzsky’s adds three chicken sandwich LTOs

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September 2, 2010

As the weather cools down, Schlotzsky's Route 66 promotion is winding its way toward California, with the offering of three new limited-time-only signature…

Zagat rates Atlanta Bread Top 5 in healthy options

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In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top 5 distinctions in two key…

Spicy Pickle Q2 revenue drops slightly

September 2, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, has reported its results for the second quarter…

Seattle’s Best hits goal of 30,000 points of distribution

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September 2, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has reached a major milestone in the strategic plan it outlined earlier this year, achieving its goal of…

Newk’s Express Café to open 10 N.C. locations

September 1, 2010

Newk's Express Café has signed an area development agreement with a new franchise group to bring 10 locations to the North Carolina markets of Winston-Salem…

Registration now open for 2011 NRA Show

September 1, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2011 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Genghis Grill reaches 50 locations

September 1, 2010

Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location September 4 in Houston.

Roti Mediterranean Grill to open sixth location

September 1, 2010

Roti Mediterranean Grill will open its sixth location this November on North Dearborn Street, the third unit in downtown Chicago.

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

Bruegger’s sales up 2.5% to $58.7 million

August 31, 2010

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has reported positive sales growth during the second quarter ending July 13, 2010, with a 2.5 percent sales increase to $58.…