NRA, Healthy Dining redesign online resource offerings

March 4, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C — California-based Healthy Dining and the National Restaurant Association have announced the launch of the expanded and redesigned…

Starbucks barista shoots self in leg

March 3, 2009

NBC Washington: A barista at a Washington Starbucks accidentally shot himself in the leg Tuesday afternoon. The employee was hospitalized with…

New Coke fountain dispenses 100 flavors

March 3, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Coca-Cola is testing what it calls the "fountain of the future," a sleek red machine, about the width of a refrigerator…

Pizza Fusion opens first Kansas location

March 2, 2009

LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Organic pizza chain has opened its first location in Kansas, in the city of Leawood. Ted and Kathee Kramm are the franchisees.   The couple…

Burke names Southern Cal sales rep

March 2, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa – Precooked meats supplier Burke Corp. has announced Heather Bond has been named territory sales representative. Bond will be responsible for…

Moe's to introduce Phil E. burrito and quesadilla

March 2, 2009

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill has announced the launch of its Phill E. burrito and quesadilla.   Available until May 31, Moe's Phil E. burrito and…

California Tortilla wins Retail Federation awards

March 2, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla won two "RACie" Awards from the National Retail Federation/Retail Advertising & Marketing Association at a ceremony…

Qdoba Mexican Grill launches Chili Verde

March 2, 2009

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the launch of its new Chili Verde. Traditional Chili Verde, known in Colorado as green chili, is a soup or stew made…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reports strong 2008

March 2, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 30.

Fast casual menus focus on the familiar

Consumers are seeking out flavors that are tried and true, but there is still room for innovation.

NRA: Restaurant industry outlook up slightly in January

March 1, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Jamba Juice debuts dollar oatmeal

March 1, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Jamba Juice has launched a limited-time promotion offering a $2.95 serving of oatmeal for $1. The deal is available until the end of March. …

Boloco banks on green

March 1, 2009

Chain Leader: Boston-based burrito concept Boloco uses its certification by the Green Restaurant Association to build its reputation as a green pioneer. The…

Intl. Foodservice Show gets winter blast

March 1, 2009

A blast of winter weather throughout the Northeast region failed to deter a large number of attendees at the 2009 International Restaurant & Foodservice…

Starbucks pitches value positioning

March 1, 2009

Louisville Courier Journal: Coffee giant Starbucks recently announced that it's selling discounted pairings of coffee and breakfast food for $3.95, a type of…

Intl. Foodservice Show opens today

February 28, 2009

NEW YORK -- The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York starts today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The show…

Intl. Foodservice Show: NRA chairman says invest now for success

February 28, 2009

NEW YORK CITY -- Michael Kaufman, co-president of Enovo Restaurant Ventures LLC and chairman of the National Restaurant Association, told attendees at the 200…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are the benefits of employee screening?

February 26, 2009

Finding and retaining the right employees is still a challenge for many restaurant operators, even as more people are applying for job openings. Kacy Oden…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Preventing card data breaches

February 26, 2009

In late October, Heartland Payment Systems, a Princeton, N.J.-based company that provides payment processing for roughly 200,000 U.S. businesses, was…

Buffalo Wild Wings to present at investors conference

February 26, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that the company will present at the Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference, in…