Pinkberry goes Greek

March 14, 2013

It's not all about fro-yo at Pinkberry, now that the store is launching Pinkberrygreek, a fresh, not frozen, all-natural Greek yogurt. Pinkberrygreek, an…

Strawberry banana shake returns to Fatburger menu

March 14, 2013

The Strawberry Banana shake is back at Fatburger and is available now through April 29.

Survey: Restaurant operators' priority is improving guest satisfaction

March 13, 2013

A new survey titled "Strategies for Workforce Management in Dining," commissioned by Kronos Incorporated and conducted by Gatepoint Research, a subsidiary of…

Rita's Italian Ice introduces mobile loyalty app

March 13, 2013

In celebration of its 21st Annual First Day of Spring Free Ice Giveaway, set for March 20, Rita's Italian Ice has unveiled a new mobile loyalty application…

Yogurtland adding 2 NYC units

March 13, 2013

Yogurtland will add two more NYC locations in May to its list of stores. The fro-yo chain will open in a historical building at 420 Amsterdam and also near…

Chipotle opens in Louisville, Ky.

March 13, 2013

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first Louisville, Ky., location today; its home is downtown at 315 S. 4th St. It will serve its burritos and bowls with…

Zaxby's renews agreement with Coca-Cola

March 13, 2013

Zaxby's has renewed its 2006 multiyear beverage agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, which means the restaurant will continue to offer Coke products in its…

Capriotti's opens 2nd Orange County location

March 13, 2013

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening this week in Orange County's Newport Place retail center near Los Angeles.

Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.

Global restaurant traffic down, but spending up

March 12, 2013

The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…

Conference to explore health care impacts, menu trends

March 12, 2013

UCLA Extension's 17th Annual Restaurant Industry Conference is scheduled for April 3 on the UCLA Campus at Covel Commons in Los Angeles. The event will explore…

Paytronix adds CRM solution for restaurants

March 12, 2013

Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched a new Data Insights offering that includes a comprehensive CRM solution geared toward the restaurant industry.

Soft economy drives more need for loyalty marketing

March 12, 2013

As the economy continues a slow recovery and brand competition heightens, loyalty marketing has become more important than ever. According to market research…

Veggie Grill plants roots in Orange County's Laguna Niguel

March 12, 2013

Veggie Grill has opened its third location in Orange County. Located at 27321 La Paz Road in the Plaza de la Paz shopping center, Veggie Grill is now serving…

India to open 20 Johnny Rockets

March 12, 2013

Johnny Rockets has announced a franchise agreement with Prime Gourmet Private Limited to open at least 20 Johnny Rockets restaurants in India over the next few…

New kids' menu debuts at I Dream of Falafel

March 12, 2013

I Dream of Falafel has launched a new kids' menu combining local and healthy Mediterranean ingredients, according to a company press release. Kids can fill…

Jersey cupcake, burger concept gearing up for growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Made-from-scratch dessert recipes are helping the business thrive.

NYC soda ban update

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

The ability to target one specific category, especially when comparable products like sugary coffee drinks have more calories, gives lawmakers too much power.

LYFE Kitchen plants seeds to grow nationally

March 11, 2013

LYFE Kitchen held a grand opening celebration March 8 for its second unit, located in Culver City, Calif. During the event, CEO Mike Roberts announced the…

Trend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream

March 11, 2013

Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…