Qdoba raises $25,000 for Starlight Children's Foundation

November 17, 2009

To celebrate the conclusion of its first Qmmunity program, Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the winner of its inaugural fundraising contest.   Emily DuBois, a…

Beautiful Brands inks 50-unit FreshBerry franchise deal

November 17, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of an agreement with John and Linda Lenzmeier to open at least two new FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafés…

Holiday retail sales projected to improve

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.

Fuddruckers intros Fudds Prime Burgers

November 16, 2009

Fuddrucker's has introduced Fudds Prime, 100 percent all-American premium-cut, vegetarian-fed beef from Fudds Herd, slated to launch today in participating…

Boston Market launches holiday meal deals

November 16, 2009

To help alleviate holiday stress, Boston Market's chef-inspired Catered Holiday Buffets will feature several packages this year, including Deluxe, Premium and…

Chipotle finalizes plans for first European location

November 16, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has secured its first London location and is finalizing design and building plans. The restaurant, located at 114-116 Charing Cross…

A holistic approach to measuring social media ROI

How to start the long process of gauging your SM successes.

Kronos, Fast Casual to host free workforce management webinar

November 16, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kronos Inc., provider of workforce management solutions, and FastCasual.com, the leading news and information source covering the fast casual…

Pinkberry opens first Texas location

November 15, 2009

Pinkberry has announced it has opened its first location in Texas with the arrival of its Dallas store. The opening marks the first Pinkberry outside of the…

Bruegger's acquires restaurant holdings for Timothy's Coffees

November 15, 2009

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc., operator of 292 franchise and corporate-owned Bruegger's Bakery Cafés, announced that it has acquired the restaurant holdings of…

California Tortilla to give away turkey chili

November 15, 2009

California Tortilla will celebrate free Turkey Chili Day on Nov. 19 as any customer making any purchase will receive a free 4 oz. cup of Turkey Chili, as well…

Starbucks furthers its energy consumption reduction

November 12, 2009

Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced two important milestones as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. First, the company has entered into…

Jamba Inc. turned net income around in Q3 2009

November 12, 2009

Natural food and juice store Jamba Inc. released its third quarter ended Oct. 6 results, revealing an upswing in net income that had been negative in third…

Text company lets restaurateurs 'order customers on demand'

November 12, 2009

Web-based media consulting company Envala announced the release of OSYS Chime, a new mobile marketing and customer loyalty product that allows users to "order…

Java Detour tri-brands with Mrs. Fields, TCBY

November 12, 2009

San Francisco-based Java Detour Inc. has announced that it has executed a co-branding agreement and a reciprocal development agreement with Mrs. Fields Famous…

Moe's debuts prototypical 'green' location

November 12, 2009

Moe's Southwest Grill celebrated the opening of the chain's first green restaurant in Williston, Vt., Oct. 15. Two years ago, franchise partners Sueayn and…

Tossed upgrades image, logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The salad chain launches a new store prototype to unveil in Boston.

Chipotle inks multi-year partnership deal with Boston Bruins

November 11, 2009

Boston Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs has announced that the club has entered a multi-year partnership agreement with Chipotle Mexican Grill. Highlights of…

Freshii signs 20-unit Houston franchise deal

November 11, 2009

Restaurant industry professionals and husband-and-wife team Javier and Teresa Bueno have signed a master franchise agreement to open more than 2…

Caribou Coffee rolls out all-natural chocolate beverages

November 11, 2009

Caribou Coffee has reformulated all of its mochas and chocolate beverages to utilize real, all-natural chocolate now available in white, milk and dark…