Fast casuals rise to meet healthy demands

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Low-calorie menu items and online nutritional programs help consumers make healthier dining out decisions.

Panera Bread to post calorie information on all menu boards

March 11, 2010

Panera Bread has announced that it will post calorie information on all company-owned Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co. bakery-cafe menu boards by April…

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill becomes Certified Humane

March 11, 2010

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its ground beef has been certified humane by Humane Farm Animal Care. The national non-profit organization was created…

Food Safety conference headed to Atlanta

March 11, 2010

NSF International, a not-for-profit public health and safety organization, is co-hosting the 2010 Food Safety Education Conference with the USDA March 24-26…

The age of the grounded consumer

As they blend a decent price point with an enjoyable atmosphere, fast casual restaurants are poised to reach a more scrutinizing consumer.

Panera Bread to post calorie information on all menu boards

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March 11, 2010

Panera Bread has announced that it will post calorie information on all company-owned Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co. bakery-cafe menu boards by April…

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill becomes Certified Humane

March 11, 2010

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its ground beef has been certified humane by Humane Farm Animal Care. The national non-profit organization was created…

Food Safety conference headed to Atlanta

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March 11, 2010

NSF International, a not-for-profit public health and safety organization, is co-hosting the 2010 Food Safety Education Conference with the USDA March 24-26…

The age of the grounded consumer

As they blend a decent price point with an enjoyable atmosphere, fast casual restaurants are poised to reach a more scrutinizing consumer.

Bruegger's launches Baker's Choice pairings

March 10, 2010

Starting March 10, Bruegger's Bagels will meet customer demand for fresh, healthful foods, with new offerings such as a trail mix bagel, made with whole…

Which Wich customer experience spurs new name for classic 'wich

March 10, 2010

A Which Wich customer in Cumming, Ga., recently had an unforgettable experience with the chain's popular Wicked Wich. For customer Chad Ettmueller, an…

Firehouse Subs reps in Haiti distribute food

March 10, 2010

In an effort to provide much-needed support in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Firehouse Subs donated 87,000 pounds of rice and beans, as well as 500 of its empty…

Bruegger's launches Baker's Choice pairings

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March 10, 2010

Starting March 10, Bruegger's Bagels will meet customer demand for fresh, healthful foods, with new offerings such as a trail mix bagel, made with whole…

Which Wich customer experience spurs new name for classic 'wich

by

March 10, 2010

A Which Wich customer in Cumming, Ga., recently had an unforgettable experience with the chain's popular Wicked Wich. For customer Chad Ettmueller, an…

Firehouse Subs reps in Haiti distribute food

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March 10, 2010

In an effort to provide much-needed support in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Firehouse Subs donated 87,000 pounds of rice and beans, as well as 500 of its empty…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

Johnson Gray to provide Wolfgang Puck Express PR

March 9, 2010

Irvine, Calif,-based Johnson Gray has been selected to provide public relations, Web development and social marketing services to Wolfgang Puck Express and…

FDA hydrolyzed vegetable protein recall grows in scale

March 9, 2010

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of many products containing a substance referred to as hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The hydrolyzed…

Technomic names Jazzman's Café to its list of top 25

March 9, 2010

Jazzman's Café and Bakery, the largest restaurant concept from Sodexo's retail restaurant development team, Retail Brand Group, has been named a "Top 2…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…