Steve Kishi named Super Mex CEO

February 8, 2009

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Super Mex Restaurants Inc. has appointed Steven Kishi as chief executive officer of Super Mex Restaurants Inc. and Super Mex Franchise…

Salsarita's to implement new systemwide menu program

February 8, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it will continue its growth momentum for the year through the implementation of a systemwide menu…

WOW intros limited-time offers

February 8, 2009

NEW ORLEANS — WOW Café and Wingery has introduced three limited-time lunch items, the Mardi Gras Mambo Wrap, Shrimp Po'boy and Catfish Po'boy. The company…

Organic To Go rolls out new POS system

February 5, 2009

SEATTLE — Maitre'D by Posera has announced that Organic To Go recently chose the company as its new strategic POS technology provider and long-term partner…

Qdoba, zpizza tap Exit41 for call center duties

February 5, 2009

ANDOVER, Mass. -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, and zpizza have partnered with Exit41 Inc., a provider of online ordering and call center software and services for the…

Technomic study: Calorie count on menus influencing consumer behavior

February 5, 2009

CHICAGO — A new survey conducted by Chicago-based foodservice consultants Technomic Inc. revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City…

Innovation on display at the NAFEM, FS/TEC shows

February 5, 2009

The co-located NAFEM Show and FS/TEC expo opened yesterday to smaller crowds than in previous years, several exhibitors said. Still, a number of booths were…

Atlanta-based chains make inroads in Middle East

February 5, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta-based restaurant groups, AFC Enterprises, Church's Chicken and Focus Brands, continue to add outlets in the Middle East.

Starbucks looks to value meals as menu possibility

February 4, 2009

Associated Press: Starbucks Corp. CEO Howard Schultz described to investors last week an initiave by the company to launch "several breakfast pairings" at…

Pat & Oscar's launches new Chipotle Pastrami Melt

February 4, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants is expanding its line of hot premium sandwiches with the introduction of the new Chipotle Pastrami Melt. The sandwich…

FreshBerry opens in Scottsdale, Ariz.

February 4, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its second franchised FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café. The newest member of the…

Shane's Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie open in the Middle East

One of each concept opens in Saudi Arabian mall.

Corner Bakery Cafe part of Grammy festivities

February 4, 2009

DALLAS — On Feb. 6, Corner Bakery Cafe will bring its signature catering services to the backstage official Talent Gift Lounge for the 51st Annual Grammy…

CRA, FoodCalc partner for menu labeling compliance

February 4, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with FoodCalc, makers of the online tool, MenuCalc, which instantly…

MICROS to debut myCentral at FS/TEC 2009

February 4, 2009

COLUMBIA, Md. — MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its myCentral, a Web-based application that allows businesses to take orders online, over the…

Consumer Reports: Starbucks coffee loses perk

February 4, 2009

Consumer Reports: Folgers, Maxwell House and Starbucks, America's best-selling ground coffees, were all three iced by Eight O'Clock Colombian coffee in recent…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are some tips for restaurant operators looking at PCI compliance?

February 4, 2009

Deadlines are looming as retailers and restaurants gear up for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. PCI compliance is more…

Bruegger's hits 19 quarters of comp growth

February 3, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Comparable-store sales at Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. grew 6.6 percent at company locations and 6.9 percent systemwide for the fourth quarter…

Boston Market opens inside Give Kids The World Village

February 3, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has opened a restaurant inside the Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village, a non-profit resort in Central Florida that fulfills the…

More states add menu labeling to docket

February 3, 2009

The number of states and communities considering bills related to posting nutritional information or banning trans fats continues to rise.   The (Louisville…