National Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase

August 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…

Togo's plans 1,000 sandwich giveaway to mark grand opening

August 13, 2014

Togo's Eateries, Inc. will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant at 8685 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 18 by giving away regular #…

Teas honored for excellence

August 13, 2014

Fourteen teas took first-place awards in key categories during the North American Tea Championship's (NATC) evaluation of spring-harvest 2014 hot teas.

Oregon Chai launches new spiced chai concentrate

August 13, 2014

Oregan Chai announced the introduction of new Oregon Chai Spiced concentrates for foodservice.

Does China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.

Mimi's Cafe culinary team rolls out new frites menu items

August 13, 2014

Based on more than 60 days of research throughout France this spring, Mimi's Cafe announced the launch of its new "Frites Grill" menu, Steak Frites, Roasted…

Capriotti's opening 32nd shop in Las Vegas

August 13, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop recently announced the opening of its 32nd location at 3820 Craig Road East in Las Vegas. In celebration of the grand opening…

How Do You Roll? signs franchise deals in Chicago, New York

August 13, 2014

How Do You Roll? announced the signing of franchise deals in Chicago and New York.

Consumer traffic, unit growth low in 2014

August 13, 2014

Quick service restaurants grew units to 337,667, up 2 percent, and unit counts for full service restaurants, which include casual dining, midscale/family…

Pie Five finds a home in the Midwest

August 13, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. is set to open the first of seven stores expected in the Midwest on Aug. 15 in Wichita, Kan., the company announced.

Summit will help fast casual restaurants 'think mobile first'

CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit coming up Aug. 18-20 will feature the CEOs of Firehouse Subs and McAlister's Deli.

Caribou Coffee adds salads, wraps, snack boxes to menu

August 12, 2014

Caribou Coffee is adding green salads, wraps, pasta salads, snack boxes and fruit to its menu.

Taco Republic rolls out new menu

August 12, 2014

Taco Republic announced it is adding several new menu items, including three tostada variations.

Smashburger launches nationwide fundraiser for Parkinson's support

August 12, 2014

Smashburger announced in a news release it will be kicking off a nationwide fundraiser benefiting the Davis Phinney Foundation in support of the organization's…

Schlotzsky's set to expand footprint in Oklahoma

August 12, 2014

Schlotzsky's announced recently it has signed a development agreement with Oklahoma City business owner Shawn Islam to add an additional 15 locations in…

Deli meat supplier launches loyalty program

August 12, 2014

Supplier Norbest Inc. recently announced the launch of a new loyalty program for customers that allows customers to earn points on qualifying products and…

Jimmy John's, franchisee accused of "wage theft"

August 12, 2014

In a case with similarities to a recent lawsuit against McDonald's, two former Jimmy John's employees are suing both a franchisee and Jimmy John's for…

Pie Five Pizza: Have your cheesecake and eat it too

August 11, 2014

Pie Five Pizza debuted its new Cheesecake Brownie today, according to a company press release.

Zoe's Kitchen estimates Q2 comps increase of more than 7.3%

August 11, 2014

Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. recently announced estimated increased comps of between 7.3 percent and 7.5 percent for Q2 and between 6.4 percent and 6.5 percent YTD.

Maui Wowi slings smoothies at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

August 8, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian made its way into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the latest in the smoothie purveyor's appearances in non-traditional venues.