Seven sickened in E.coli outbreak

April 3, 2007

North County Times (California): Seven Orange County diners were sickened by E. coli after eating at the same Souplantation restaurant, health authorities…

STRANGE NEWS: Chicago Quiznos hosts coyote

April 3, 2007

Digital50.com: A Chicago Quiznos received a visit from an unusual guest - a wild coyote.   The restaurant hosted the coyote, affectionately named Adrian by…

Fuzion Food Group hires new VP, executive chef

April 3, 2007

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Menu Development executive chef Andy Revella has joined Fuzion Food Group as its executive vice president of technical services and…

Quiznos appoints new EVP, chief legal officer

April 3, 2007

DENVER — Richard J. Emmett has joined the Quiznos team as its executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective May 1.   "Rich brings a wealth of…

Panera reports 1Q earnings

April 3, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Same-store sales at Panera Bread Company decreased 0.2 percent for the first quarter ended March 27, the company announced April 4.   Company-owned…

Moe's partners with SYSCO Food Services

April 2, 2007

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill announced it has contracted with SYSCO Food Services to consolidate its U.S. food purchasing and distribution program.   The…

Togo's launches new look, offerings

April 2, 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif. — West Coast-based fast-casual brand Togo's unveiled last week its new identity and menu offerings. Togo's new look, set to launch April 1…

DTT Launches Smart V.I.E.W management system

April 2, 2007

LOS ANGELES — DTT Surveillance, provider of surveillance technology for the fast-food and fast-casual restaurant industry, announced the launch of its Smart…

Marketing to small fries isn't child's play

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Fast casuals don't need to compromise to market to children.  

COVER: Sweet surrender

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 2, 2007

In today's fast-paced, health-crazed world, desserts are proving they're here to stay.  

NRA Show blows into Windy City

April 2, 2007

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

Boudin SF

April 2, 2007

Boudin bakery's bread and butter expands.

High Time for Tea

April 2, 2007

Classic brew enjoys renaissance.

Q & A with Diana Hovey

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 2, 2007

Fast Casual talks shop with Corner Bakery Café's senior vice president of marketing.  

Einstein Bros. intros pizza bagels in Denver

April 1, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels, a subsidiary of New World Restaurant Group Inc. is now offering five Pizza Bagel flavors in 28 Denver-area restaurants.

Extreme Pita includes nutritional info with receipts

April 1, 2007

San Diego Business Journal: Extreme Pita restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties in California have begun printing nutritional information on customer…

Q&A with Starbucks CEO Jim Donald

April 1, 2007

Seattle Times: Starbucks CEO Jim Donald answered questions ranging from the company's expansion efforts to recent negative publicity. The company has set a…

Baskin-Robbins gears up for expansion

March 29, 2007

The Patriot Ledger (Boston): Ice-cream vendor Baskin-Robbins plans to open 1,600 stores within the next for years, company officials said. The bulk of the…

Restaurant Performance Index posts modest gain

March 29, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved slightly in February as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Bruegger's launching cage-free test

March 29, 2007

The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): Bagel chain Bruegger's will begin using only cage-free eggs at its stores in Wisconsin, the company announced. The company…