Pho expands executive team

February 20, 2011

Vietnamese restaurant group Pho has appointed Zoe Tindall as its first financial director. Tindall is a former finance director of Yo! Sushi.

Trouble brewing between Starbucks, Green Mountain

February 20, 2011

According to The Montreal Gazette, Starbucks Corp. is trying to negotiate better terms with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. in an attempt to establish…

Sushi bar How Do You Roll? opening in San Antonio

February 20, 2011

The San Antonio Business Journal reports that Austin-based maki sushi bar How Do You Roll? will open in San Antonio this spring.

Tin Star embarks on Texas-sized turnaround

By Steve Coomes

NRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees

February 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…

Genghis Grill promo to track 54 contestants

February 17, 2011

Genghis Grill’s Health Kwest campaign will track the journey of 54 contestants vying to win $10,000.

Australian burger concept heads to US shores

February 17, 2011

On Feb. 25, Sydney, Australia-based Oporto will open its first United States location in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The restaurant is the first of three…

Shane's Rib Shack celebrates strong 2010

February 17, 2011

Shane´s Rib Shack has signed new franchise agreements totaling more than 50 units and expected to bring 25 new stores to Alabama and 20 new stores to Central…

Entomophagy, invasivors, and foragers oh my!

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

When consumers exhibit courage - I am inspired.

Quiznos adds nine new menu items

February 16, 2011

In the midst of a major turnaround effort guided by recently appointed CEO Greg MacDonald, Quiznos has added nine new items to its menu.

Canadian food labels to include allergy sources

February 16, 2011

While U.S. restaurants scramble to update menu boards to include nutritional information in compliance of changing healthcare stipulations, Canada is going a…

Caribbean, Japanese flavors increase on restaurant menus

February 16, 2011

According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has experienced a robust product growth in the consumer marketplace. 

Boloco unveils new ordering app

February 16, 2011

Boloco has rolled out its new online ordering app for iPhones through a partnership with Mobilaurus, a Boston-based app company that creates mobile ordering…

Food trucks: Taking your brand to the streets

By Tom Smith

UFood Grill approved for SBA Franchise Registry

February 15, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has been approved for listing on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) official Franchise Registry. UFood submitted its…

Tom & Eddie’s donates opening-week proceeds

February 15, 2011

Tom & Eddie’s will donate $4,000 made during opening week of its Geneva, Ill., restaurant to two local organizations – the Geneva Academic Foundation (GAF…

S.M.A.R.T. Restaurant Group to deploy MonkeyMedia Software

February 15, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced that S.M.A.R.T.

The expanding Panda

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

Who wouldn’t want 70% growth in five years? That’s just what Panda Express is gunning for with its expansion plans over the next few years, and if its track…

Phil Friedman joins Brandstand Group as vice chair

February 14, 2011

Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Philip Friedman has been named vice chairman of the Board of Directors at Brandstand Group, a restaurant brand…

Firehouse pits sub against sub

February 14, 2011

Firehouse Subs is hosting its first sub vs. sub “Chompetition," a nationwide battle for the chain's supreme specialty sandwich.