Rescued food

June 22, 2008

Fast casuals work with community groups to spread the bread.

COVER: On the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

R&D is critical. Are you doing it right?

The benefit of benefits

June 22, 2008

Offering a choice of benefits to employees can boost the bottom line.

Fresh City CEO talks 'fresh fusion'

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

Fresh City president and CEO Larry Reinstein heralds new flavors as key to company's success.

Experts: EPA must address food inflation crisis

June 19, 2008

WASHINGTON — The American Meat Institute has announced that leaders in agricultural economics, the environment and the food industry have urged the U.S.

Potbelly Sandwich names Aylwin B. Lewis CEO

June 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works has announced that Aylwin B. Lewis has joined the company as its president and chief executive officer.   Bryant Keil…

Chipotle to use more local produce

June 19, 2008

ABC2News: Chipotle Mexican Grill has pledged to use more in-season local produce at each of its more than 730 stores. The Denver-based chain is purchasing 2…

Panera Bread raises Q2 forecast

June 19, 2008

Food Business Review: Panera Bread Co. has increased its fiscal second quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share target to 48 cents to 50 cents, up from its…

Raving Brand's sells PJs coffee to largest franchisee

June 19, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Raving Brand's has announced the sale of its PJ's Coffee brand to the chain's largest franchisee, New Orleans Roast and New Orleans Brew…

Asterop data identifies U.S. expansion opportunities

June 19, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Asterop Inc., provider of business intelligence and predictive analytics, has announced the release of its newest business intelligence…

Podcast Grill episode discusses NRA's 'Conserve'

June 18, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dawn Sweeney, chief executive officer of the National Restaurant Association, will appear on the next episode of Podcast Grill, hosted by…

Capriotti's named World Series of Poker sandwich sponsor

June 18, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, the Las Vegas-based specialty sandwich retailer with nearly 50 locations nationwide, has announced that it has been…

Starbucks food, beverage SVP resigns

June 18, 2008

Seattle Times: Starbucks' senior vice president of global food and beverage, Denny Marie Post, resigned several weeks ago, according to a company spokeswoman.

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Texas development deal

June 18, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Wilbur and Matt McKinney to franchise…

FDA finds Chicago salmonella link

June 18, 2008

Associated Press: Health officials say nine of 17 Chicagoans sickened by salmonella-tainted tomatoes dined at casual-dining restaurant chain Adobo Grill, which…

Cold Stone franchisees cooling to concept

June 18, 2008

MSN Money: Cold Stone Creamery once was one of the hottest franchises around, attracting dozens of franchisees. Now many of those franchisees are selling their…

Calif. Restaurant Assoc. urges changes in calorie-count bill

June 17, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association has announced that it opposes a California senate bill that requires posting of nutritional…

Food safety experts probe salmonella cluster

June 17, 2008

Reuters: U.S. food safety officials have announced that they are looking at a cluster of nine cases of salmonella poisoning in hopes it yields clues to the…

Group expands Five Guys ownership

June 17, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. — TCH Restaurant Group Inc. will take its Five Guys Burgers and Fries franchise from its current count of five stores in Tampa, Fla., to a total of…

Nothing But Noodles continues N.Y. expansion

June 17, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Noodles Development LP has announced the opening of its 19th Nothing but Noodles restaurant, in Dewitt, N.Y. The opening marks the third of…