Self-service makes crowded counter lines a thing of the past

by Patrick Avery — Associate Editor, IT Business Edge

April 24, 2008

Deli Express cuts wait times for grocery customers.

Planet Smoothie launches 99 cent smoothies

April 23, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced 99 cent Smoothie Days at locations nationwide as part of a summer campaign highlighting the benefits of incorporating…

Chipotle comps up 10.2%

April 23, 2008

DENVER — Comparable-store sales at Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. restaurants increased 10.2 percent for the 2008 first quarter ended March 31, the company…

Saladworks debuts Hope Cohen's 'Avocadolicious Salad'

April 23, 2008

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — As part of Saladworks' signature series, celebrity chef Hope Cohen has created the "Avocadolicious Salad," which hit all Saladworks…

Wild Veggie product to display at NRA Show

April 22, 2008

FRANKFORT, Mich. — Wild Veggie, an all-natural vegetable product, will mark its Midwest debut May 17-20 at the National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show…

Tossed celebrates 10-year anniversary

April 22, 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Tossed is inviting its customers to put on their chef's caps and test their culinary prowess…

Revolution Tea debuts 50/50 Iced

April 22, 2008

PHOENIX — Revolution Iced has introduced its take on the classic drink, the Arnold Palmer, which consists of half iced tea and half lemonade. Revolution…

Organic To Go reports preliminary Q1 results

April 22, 2008

SEATTLE — Organic To Go has reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.   Revenues for the quarter increased…

Cuppy's Coffee sold

April 21, 2008

BlueMauMau: Cuppy's Coffee was sold this past weekend for an undisclosed amount. Dale Nabors, founder and president of FranSynergy.com, has acquired 10…

Chipotle illness outbreak tied to virus

April 21, 2008

Akron Beacon Journal: The number of people who reportedly became ill after eating at a Kent, Ohio, Chipotle Mexican Grill is up to 180, and health officials…

Buffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q1 earnings

April 21, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results April 29, 2008, at 4 p.m.

Jamba Inc. secures $25M line of credit

April 21, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has secured a $25 million line of credit with Wells Fargo Foothill LLC, the company announced. Jamba plans to use the funding…

Tropical Smoothie to partner with Camp Sunshine

April 21, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café welcomes the start of summer with its second annual National Flip Flop Day celebration. On June 21, the first 50…

Dishwashers go high-tech

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Water, energy conservation part of dishwashing-technology push.

Ohio Chipotle closes after illness outbreak

April 20, 2008

Akron Beacon Journal: The Kent city health commissioner said it was unclear whether a Chipotle Mexican Grill there would reopen today after at least 34 people…

Einstein Noah opens first Einstein Bros. franchise location

April 20, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The first Einstein Bros. Bagels franchised location was opened April 17 by Jacksonville, Fla., entrepreneur Mohammed Chaudhry, owner of MC…

McAlister's president receives IFMA award

April 17, 2008

RIDGELAND, Miss. — The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) has awarded the 2008 Silver Plate in the Chain Full Service category to Phil…

Fishbowl partners with state rest. assocs.

April 17, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Online-marketing solutions provider Fishbowl has partnered withMaine, New Hampshire and New Jersey state restaurant associations, making the…

Pinkberry earns live and active culture seal

April 17, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has announced that the National Yogurt Association has approved the use of the Live and Active Culture Seal on its frozen yogurt. The…

McDonald's CEO to keynote 2008 NRA Show

April 16, 2008

CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. vice chairman and chief executive officer Jim Skinner will deliver the keynote address at the 2008 National Restaurant Association…