Ed Hardy co-founder opens Juice It Up! franchise

September 2, 2014

Juice It Up! has opened its newest location in at 1120 Hermosa Ave. in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Farmer Boys launches Children's Hospital fundraising campaign

September 2, 2014

Farmer Boys will raise money for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital-LLUCH throughout the month of September.

Einstein Bros. rolls out fall menu

September 2, 2014

Einstein Bros. is bringing back its pumpkin bagel and other fall menu items.

Big Smoke Burger opens second U.S. location in New York City

September 2, 2014

Big Smoke Burger recently opened its second U.S. location on 7th Avenue in New York City.

Front Burner Brands adds general counsel

August 29, 2014

Front Burner Brands, Inc. has hired Bud Culp to fill its newly-created General Counsel role.

Restaurant Performance Index declines in July

August 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a modest decline in July.

Chicken Salad Chick establishes foundation to fight cancer, end hunger

August 29, 2014

Chicken Salad Chick launched a new foundation aimed at funding the work of the American Cancer Society and ending hunger in America.

Chicken Salad Chick releases additional markets for development

August 29, 2014

Chicken Salad Chick has released additional markets across the South for franchise development.

Zoe's Kitchen reports 7.5% comp increase YTD

August 29, 2014

Zoë's Kitchen, Inc. reported increased comps of 7.5 percent for Q2 2014, with a total 6.5 percent increase year to date.

Tyson Foods, Hillshire complete merger, announce leadership

August 29, 2014

Tyson Foods, Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Company.

Capitalizing on new school nutrition policies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

New nutritional policies offer a great opportunity for restaurants to partner with schools to deliver healthy menu options for students.

NRA releases safe food handling training guide for food banks

August 28, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has released "ServSafe Food Handler Guide for Food Banking," its food-handling training guide for Feeding America's broad…

Study reveals most employees see a future for themselves in restaurant industry

August 28, 2014

As the most extensive research of the restaurant sector workforce in decades, “Who Works in the U.S. Restaurant Industry,” details the opinions of nearly 5,10…

Execs acquire Tubby's Sub Shops

August 28, 2014

Robert Paganes, CEO of Tubby's Sub Shops, and Executive Vice President Bill Kiryakoza become sole partners of the Michigan-based company.

Technomic report highlights lunch daypart tips and trends

August 28, 2014

Considering that consumers regularly eat lunch away from home – a couple of days a week on average -- operators do well to try to snag a larger share of visits…

Consumers say one thing, do another when it comes to healthy choices

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers sometimes say one thing, but do another when it comes to healthful choices. This conflict affects their food choices and translates into complex…

#CONNECTsummit14: Marketers should opt in to text as key mobile messaging channel

When it comes to building relationships with hardcore fans, marketers shouldn't overlook the original mobile messaging channel: text.

Jamba Juice announces opening of store near University of Missouri

August 28, 2014

Jamba Juice today announced the opening of a new store at 260 S. 10th Street (10th & Elm) in Columbia, Mo. on Aug. 28.

Starbucks announces fall menu additions

August 28, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced its popular fall Pumpkin Spice Latte , Teavana Oprah Chai Tea Latte and Salted Caramel Mocha offerings will return to its…

Familiar ingredients, good descriptions help Americans make healthy food choices

August 28, 2014

A new study by Mintel reveals that 27 percent of American diners prefer to order healthy meals with familiar ingredients.