MAD Greens: Less food miles equals better taste

Local sourcing is paying off for the salad concept, which is set to nearly double in size in 2015.

Edible Arrangements' founder launches technology company

December 10, 2014

Tariq Farid, founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, announced the launch of a new technology company, Naranga. According to a news release, Naranga offers…

Int'l Restaurant and Foodservice Show of NY set for March

December 10, 2014

The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is scheduled for March 8-10 at the Jacob K. Javits and Convention Center in New York City.

Dining app expands mobile ordering platform across all foodservice markets

December 10, 2014

Toronto-based maegan, a mobile ordering and payment platform, is now available for use across all food and beverage service markets, including hospitals…

ShopKeep launches new ecommerce site

December 10, 2014

ShopKeep, a cloud-based small business technology provider, today unveiled its new ecommerce site, shop.shopkeep.com. To celebrate the launch, ShopKeep is…

2015 beverage trends survey now open

December 9, 2014

QSRweb, sister website of FastCasual and PizzaMarketplace, is preparing a new report about beverage trends for 2015 and is currently looking for restaurant…

Consumption of fresh food up 20% in past decade

December 9, 2014

A new report from The NPD Group, called "The Future of Eating: Who's Eating What in 2018?" shows that the consumption of fresh foods – fruits, vegetables…

Cardinal International announces product launches

December 9, 2014

Cardinal International has announced the launch of the new Arcoroc and Tiger-Glass concepts, and has also expanded its Zenix collection.

Uncle Maddio's first Texas location opening this week

December 9, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its first Texas location Dec. 13 in Austin. The restaurant, located at 5601 Brodie Lane, Suite 1200A, is owned by three…

Beef Checkoff Program teams with NRA to sponsor Kids LiveWell

December 9, 2014

As part of the partnership, Beef Checkoff is offering to restaurants its collection of kid-friendly recipes that meet the Kids LiveWell criteria.

New app gives customers menu, nutritional info across brands

December 9, 2014

App users can to view detailed nutrition information for each entree and search for selections that meet specific dietary requirements.

Bibigo focuses on retail line for holiday parties

December 9, 2014

Bibigo's corporate chef is offering tips for infusing traditional holiday fare with Korean flavor using the brand's retail line of products.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot raises $12,500 to fight breast cancer

December 9, 2014

Guests who donated received a pink wristband and CUPS coupons valued at $9.

Protein Bar opens 4th Colorado location

December 9, 2014

It's the 20th unit nationwide for the health-conscious chain.

Top 100: Technologies – social media analytics

December 9, 2014

Social media analytics is number two on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

Digital strategy produces 119% jump in Tijuana Flats' online ordering

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A simplified website, local SEO optimization, Pandora ads and special events for bloggers helped lift sales and drive traffic to Tijuana Flats stores.

New research examines the drivers behind consumers' dinner choices

December 8, 2014

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, and Technomic have put together a new report called "The Why? Behind…

Jamba partners with Peak Franchise Capital for refranchising effort

December 8, 2014

Peak Franchise Capital, based in Irving, Texas, will help facilitate the sale of Jamba stores in key California markets, including San Francisco, San Diego and…

Smothered Burritos go undercover at Qdoba

December 8, 2014

The Smothered Burritos feature sauces layered inside and out.

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…