Pat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad

July 1, 2010

Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…

McAlister's Deli highlights Tea Town USA promotion

July 1, 2010

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for customers to beat the heat this summer by declaring July 29, 2010, Free Tea Day, and offering a slew of in-store and…

Analysts predict Chipotle annual customer traffic to reach 180,000

July 1, 2010

An analysis by Trefis on Forbes.com has speculated that Chipotle customer traffic, which was 170,000 in 2007, will return to normal and even surpass that mark…

Groupon and McClatchy Interactive form national partnership

July 1, 2010

Groupon has announced that it has signed a national agreement with The McClatchy Company to distribute exclusive content to McClatchy’s websites located in 2…

Five advantages of working with a restaurant broker

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Restaurant leases are complicated and take years of practical experience to properly negotiate. This is where a restaurant retail broker can help.

Trends in Eating Out: Hunker down, or exhale?

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

Nothing is more top of mind right now for those of us in the restaurant industry than the state of the economy.

I’d like the ‘green’ packaging please

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

I’m often asked by foodservice operators and consumers: What sustainable single-use foodservice products should I use to serve food and beverages? Which…

Red Mango to open on Indiana University campus

June 30, 2010

Red Mango has entered into a franchise agreement to open its first Bloomington, Ind., store on the Indiana University campus.

Restaurant industry outlook softened in May

June 30, 2010

The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for…

Hello Pasta to open first NYC location

June 30, 2010

Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…

Capriotti's signs deals for San Diego and Denver markets

June 30, 2010

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed agreements for expansion into two new markets: San Diego and Denver. The San Diego deal comes on the heels of Capriotti's…

Tasti-D-Lite to expand across the U.S.

June 30, 2010

Tasti D-Lite is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three area development agreements with commitments for 65 locations in Dallas…

NRA: Show attendance increased 11%

June 29, 2010

A post-event review and analysis of the 91st annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the International Wine, Spirits and Beer…

Corner Bakery Cafe launches Get Fresh summer program

June 29, 2010

In alignment with the growing garden movement spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced its “Get Fresh” program and announced…

Market Force restaurant study reveals jump in consumer confidence

June 29, 2010

Consumer confidence is on the rise when it comes to eating out, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information, a customer intelligence and…

Schlotzsky's to place Coca-Cola Freestyle in four locations

June 29, 2010

Schlotzsky's has signed a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to use its new proprietary fountain dispenser, The Freestyle, in four Dallas/Ft. Worth…

Firehouse Subs pushes past AUV, comps declines

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How the sandwich chain is redefining its success and delivering on a profitability promise made last year to franchisees.

Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

Taco Cabana showcases specialty Mexican cheese

June 28, 2010

Taco Cabana is truly grilling cheese with its limited-time offer on its menu - chicken fajita skillets, featuring generous portions of bubbling, grilled…

Panera pay-what-you-want experiment to expand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 28, 2010

Panera chairman Ronald Shaich has said he is pleased with the first month of his nonprofit store in Clayton, Mo., according to USAToday.com. Scaich plans to…