Tropical Smoothie launches BBQ trio sandwiches, lemonade smoothies

July 1, 2009

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café is offering for a limited time its BBQ Trio Sandwiches and Lemonade Smoothies. The items are available at all 28…

Jamba Inc. announces multiunit restaurant sale

July 1, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has announced sale of nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced in May 28. The…

Five Guys looks to raise $15M

July 1, 2009

Nashville Business Journal: Five Guys is looking to raise $15 million in private equity and has already raised $10 million of that total, according to a filing…

The Loop Pizza Grill intros new toasted ciabatta sandwiches

July 1, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Loop Pizza Grill has rolled out two new toasted ciabatta sandwiches: the Grilled Veggie Ciabatta and the Pesto Chicken Ciabatta. …

Former Organic To Go catering CEO in court

July 1, 2009

Courthouse News: The former CEO of an Organic To Go's catering business slapped customers with unexpected credit card bills for more than 25,000 transactions…

Caribou Coffee added to Russell stock indexes

June 30, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that its stock has been added to the Russell 2000 Index.   Annual reconstitution of Russell's U.S.

Zytronic, Coca-Cola partner on beverage dispensing platform

June 30, 2009

TYNE, England -- Zytronic has been chosen by The Coca-Cola Co. to supply the touch panel for its proprietary Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser, the…

Panera Bread to present at Oppenheimer consumer conference

June 30, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the 9th Annual…

How KidsMealDeals.com connects families to restaurant specials

The site features operator-posted content with the option for Web site and Google Maps links.

New Costa Vida tool lets fans request future locations

June 30, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida has announced a new social media tool on its Web site that gives fans the chance to request a Costa Vida location in their own…

American Clearinghouse unveils online mapping tools

June 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- American Clearinghouse has unveiled new Web site tools to help direct mail clients target specific areas and groups. By using the…

Togo's intros Roast Beef Bacon & Cheddar sandwich

June 30, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced it has introduced a new Roast Beef, Bacon & Cheddar sandwich.   The new sandwich features tender 9…

Products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

June 30, 2009

PLAINVIEW, Minn. — Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is voluntarily recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums…

Sonny's Bar-B-Q announces new agency of record

June 29, 2009

MAITLAND, Fla. — Sonny's Franchise Co., parent company of Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, has announced that Engauge will become its new agency of record as of July…

Supreme Court rules in favor of Atlanta Bread franchisee

June 29, 2009

BlueMauMau: The Supreme Court ruled last October that it would review an appellate court decision in the case of a former Atlanta Bread franchisee who had been…

Burgerville intros July menu items

June 29, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. — July gourmet offerings at Burgerville will focus on a popular seasonal menu offering: Walla Walla Sweet Onions. Burgerville will begin…

California Tortilla launches script-writing contest

June 29, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will launch a radio campaign this summer to celebrate its Washingtonian Magazine rank as Washington, D.C.'s, Best Burrito.

NRA reports restaurant industry outlook falls slightly

June 29, 2009

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

The SteriStation hand-sanitization kiosk

A look at SteriLyfe's SteriStation kiosk, which is made from lightweight, recyclable plastic and can withstand more than 5,000 uses. The kiosk offers free hand…

Starbucks and Rwandan government discuss continued partnership

June 28, 2009

KIGALI, Rwanda — During his third visit to Rwanda, Starbucks Coffee Co. chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz met with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame to…