Study finds customers don't read nutrition info in stores

March 19, 2009

USA Today: A study by Yale University has observed that only 0.1 percent of customers in a sample group read the nutritional facts available on posters…

UFood Grill announces $2.8 million offering

March 19, 2009

BOSTON, Mass. — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has received proceeds of a private placement offering in the amount of $2.8 million, net of…

Have current economic conditions impacted your labor pool?

John Gargiulo, founder and CEO of New York-based Swich Pressed, and Al Bhakta, CEO of Dallas-based Genghis Grill, discuss the economy's impact on the employee…

Happi House intros Numi organic & fair trade teas

March 18, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Happi House Restaurants has announced that the company has introduced Numi premium teas at all of its Asian fast-casual restaurants. Noting…

Saladworks Va. location rakes in $30,000 opening week

March 18, 2009

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — A newly opened Saladworks location in Herndon, Va., registered $30,000 in sales its opening week, according to a news release.   Saladworks…

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens in Midtown Miami

March 18, 2009

MIAMI, Fla. — Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has opened a location in Midtown Miami, the fifth location for the Fla.-based chain.   The Midtown Miami location will…

Noodles & Co. adds meatballs and spaghetti

March 18, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Noodles & Co. has announced the introduction of Spaghetti & Meatballs on menus at the concept's Ohio locations.   The five meatballs…

Real estate redo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Economic troubles send franchisees and landlords back to the bargaining table.

Organic To Go opens at San Diego International Airport

March 17, 2009

SEATTLE — Organic To Go has announced the opening of its first grab & go franchise location within San Diego International Airport (SDI). The new, fully…

Genghis Grill opens four locations

March 17, 2009

DALLAS — Mongolian barbecue concept Genghis Grill has announced the recent openings of locations in the Texas towns of Clearlake, Killeen/Harker Heights…

UFood Grill opens at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

March 17, 2009

DALLAS — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the opening of its first location at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Terminal B. The location…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to launch customer satisfaction program

March 17, 2009

DALLAS — Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc., parent company of the Dickey's Barbecue Pit, has announced the debut of a nationwide customer satisfaction…

Spicy Pickle's Bread Garden Urban cafés set for expansion

March 17, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has released an update on the current business activity of its Vancouver, B.C.-based Bread Garden Urban Café chain. …

Cosi reports net loss of $8 million

March 17, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. has reported a same-store sales decrease of 6.2 percent for the company's fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2008.   Revenues for the…

NEXTEP continues 100 percent annual growth

March 17, 2009

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP Systems, a developer of intuitive touch-screen ordering, digital menu boards and online ordering solutions for the foodservice industry…

What comes to mind when you think of chain restaurants?

The National Retail Federation and Shop.org have joined with ExpoTV in part to learn more about what moves people to buy from one retailer over another. Most…

Planet Smoothie extends SeaWorld Aquatica partnership

March 16, 2009

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its second annual partnership with Aquatica, SeaWorld's one-of-a-kind waterpark.   The highlight of this year's…

Fast casuals top Greenopia's eco-ratings for restaurants

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia has announced that it has released the Green Industry's most comprehensive ratings for restaurants. Available on the…

Rubio's to announce Q4, year-end results

March 16, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. will host a conference call March 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. Pacific time to discuss fourth quarter and full year 200…

Value replacing green as corporate priority

March 16, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: As the financial crisis continues, value is overtaking environmental concerns as the best way for companies to demonstrate a sense of…