Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

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November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Vapiano to open first Maryland location

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November 19, 2009

Vapiano signed a lease with Federal Realty to open a corporate-owned restaurant in Maryland's Bethesda Row. This will make the fifth corporately owned Vapiano…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

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November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Qdoba negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

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November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its quick-serve Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth…

New owners of Pat & Oscar's launch revitalization effort

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New owners launch innovative menu items and upgraded décor to polish their 'diamond in the rough.'

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Starbucks opens second 'masked' location

November 18, 2009

On Sept. 18, Starbucks opened its second location under the name Roy Street Coffee & Tea on Capitol Hill in Seattle.   Similar to its 15th Avenue Coffee…

Moe's redelivers Chicken Club holiday classic

November 18, 2009

Moe's Chicken Club burrito and quesadilla are returning to the menu this holiday season, and this year they are joined by the new Chicken Club nachos.   Since…

Truitt Bros. steps in to fill pumpkin-shortage void

November 18, 2009

In the wake of a Libby's canned pumpkin shortage, Truitt Bros. has announced the availability of its pumpkin pie filling for restaurants and foodservice…

McAlister's serves 150,000+ cups during free tea promo

November 18, 2009

This summer, as part of its "Leave Sweet Tea to the Pros" promotion, McAlister's Deli held a Free Tea Day on July 23. The chain served more than 150,00…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

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November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Starbucks opens second 'masked' location

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November 18, 2009

On Sept. 18, Starbucks opened its second location under the name Roy Street Coffee & Tea on Capitol Hill in Seattle.   Similar to its 15th Avenue Coffee…

Moe's redelivers Chicken Club holiday classic

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November 18, 2009

Moe's Chicken Club burrito and quesadilla are returning to the menu this holiday season, and this year they are joined by the new Chicken Club nachos.   Since…

Truitt Bros. steps in to fill pumpkin-shortage void

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November 18, 2009

In the wake of a Libby's canned pumpkin shortage, Truitt Bros. has announced the availability of its pumpkin pie filling for restaurants and foodservice…

Has the froyo bubble burst? Some say yes.

November 17, 2009

At least 13 frozen yogurt locations have closed throughout California's Orange County, causing some to wonder if the froyo bubble has burst.   According to an…

Montgomery Co. passes menu labeling

November 17, 2009

Despite protests from the Maryland Restaurant Association and local restaurant owners, the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a bill that would…

Togo's introduces smaller sandwiches for $2.50

November 17, 2009

California sandwich chain Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced the introduction if its Mini Classics, smaller-sized versions of the company's six most popular…

Ron Shaich to step down as Panera CEO

November 17, 2009

Panera Bread Company has announced that CEO Ron Shaich will become executive chairman of the board at the adjournment of the company's next annual meeting…

Vapiano opens first Boston location

November 17, 2009

Alfred Keilen will open Boston's first Vapiano restaurant at the corner of Stuart Street and Charles Street South. The new 5,400-square-foot location will…