Starbucks, Pepsi and Unilever partner to grow Tazo Tea

August 19, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co., PepsiCo Inc. and Unilever have jointly announced a licensing agreement for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to launch holiday flavors

August 19, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Cafe will launch two new holiday smoothies, available at all Tropical Smoothie locations between Nov. 2 and Dec. 27, 2008. …

Quiznos moves forward with international expansion

August 19, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that it will significantly expand its international restaurant operations with signed agreements in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In…

PJ's Coffee marks 30-year anniversary

August 19, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is celebrating its 30-year anniversary Sept. 3, 2008, with the giveaway of free iced coffee and hot drip coffee from …

NRA 2008: Organic trends

Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer discusses the various organic & green trends found at the 2008 National Restaurant Association show.

Zpizza signs Colo. expansion deal

August 18, 2008

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Zpizza, the Southern Calif.-based gourmet pizza chain, has signed a multiunit development deal with Jeffrey and Kristin Peterson to…

Quiznos appoints new CEO

August 18, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced it has appointed president Dave Deno to the chief executive post. Deno will take over as CEO on Sept. 30, 2008. He also…

Panera Bread names Synergy agency of record

August 18, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS — Panera Bread Co. has selected Synergy Marketing Group Inc. as the agency of record for its Indiana bakery cafes. In this role, Synergy will…

Qdoba selects Amalgamated as new ad agency

August 18, 2008

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has selected New York-based Amalgamated as its new advertising agency of record. Amalgamated will work with Qdoba on new…

Vapiano inks Mich., Atlanta multiunit deal

August 18, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has signed a multiunit development deal with Blake Kolo to bring three new locations to the Detroit and Atlanta metro areas. …

Boston Market intros $5 menu

August 18, 2008

GOLDEN, Colo. — Beginning this week, nearly 575 Boston Market restaurants in the United States will offer 11 meals for $5 each as part of the chain's new $…

FoodService Warehouse launches Green Cert. Program for commercial kitchens

August 18, 2008

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — FoodServiceWarehouse.com has launched its Going Green Program aimed at helping commercial kitchens cope with the costs and…

Fast casuals get Facebook to face with fans

How social networking sites are elevating the brand experience.

Salmonella outbreak not yet solved

August 17, 2008

Google/Associated Press: The nationwide salmonella outbreak linked first to tomatoes and then jalapenos is finally winding down, but federal health officials…

Berryism cafe name Relations PR agency of record

August 17, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. — Relations PR & Marketing has announced it has been selected as the agency of record for Berryism Frozen Yogurt Cafe.   Relations PR &…

Sandella's Flatbread expands to Dubai

August 17, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has sealed a master franchise deal with Dubai-based foodservice management company, Abela & Co. Sandella's…

Elevation Burger to roll into Austin

August 17, 2008

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Georgetown, Va., resident Danny Bone, president of The BeneTex Group Inc., an…

Peltz releases Starbucks stock

August 14, 2008

Reuters: An investment arm controlled by activist investor Nelson Peltz has dissolved its stake in Starbucks Corp. Peltz's Trian Fund Management reported in…

Study: Unhygienic restrooms turn off consumers

August 14, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — Restaurant patrons are far less likely to return to an eating establishment if they find restrooms that are unhygienic or poorly stocked with…

Bruegger's inks 20-unit Manhattan development deal

August 13, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced a new development agreement with Hart Street LLC. to open 20 bakeries in Manhattan beginning in…