Bruegger's lands again in Cincinatti airport

December 13, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels opens today in Concourse B at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport today.

Denver welcomes Caribou Coffee's 11th retail location

December 13, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, opened its…

21 business security tips for the holidays

A lot of cash is exchanged at restaurants during the holiday season, making them a target for robbery.

Performance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods

December 12, 2012

Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…

Digital menu provider upgrades software

December 12, 2012

Noventri, a digital menu provider, has updated its Noventri Suite digital signage/menu software. The most impressive feature of the new release, Version 2.6…

Yogurtland going Down Under

December 12, 2012

With more than 200 locations in the U.S., Mexico and Guam, Yogurtland's next target is Australia. The company has signed a 50-store development agreement with…

Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators

December 12, 2012

A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.

VooDoo inks deal to join booming Baton Rouge development

December 12, 2012

VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a chain of fast casual barbecue restaurants, is opening a unit in Perkins Rowe, a popular mixed-use development in Baton Rouge.

Smoothie King opens in Singapore

December 12, 2012

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has opened its first unit in Singamore, making it the first international Smoothie King location to open under recently appointed…

Check average UP with waist line DOWN ...

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering a discount to anyone who has half of their entrée boxed for take-home immediately when served avoids the dreaded sharing of one dish and also promotes…

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…

Starbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards

December 11, 2012

Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…

Così opens in Costa Rica

December 11, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it’s franchisee, Fast Casual S.A., has opened its first Così restaurant location in Costa Rica at the Multiplaza Mall in Escazu.

Tossed president chats about chain's growth, 2013 trends and working with family

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The make-your-own salad concept has flourished in the past few years and now has 68 new units under development.

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

Chipotle coming to Vancouver

December 10, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first restaurant Dec. 13 in Vancouver B.C. The restaurant, which will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., is located in Vancouver's…

Food advertising protests endanger TV for kids

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

If some parents are happy to abrogate their responsibility for setting rules for their children's eating habits, they are not going to be happy when there is…

NRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity

December 10, 2012

National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice…

Franchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended

December 10, 2012

According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…

la Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs

December 10, 2012

This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following: