Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate

November 29, 2012

Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.

$7 Coffee – Has Starbucks run out of ideas?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…

Uncle Maddio's launches catering service

November 29, 2012

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.

SCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity

November 29, 2012

SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…

Smoothie King signs 48 agreements, opens 51 stores in 2012

November 29, 2012

Smoothie King Franchises Inc., announced today a healthy year of growth in 2012, with 51 openings worldwide and 48 new franchise agreements.

Jersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station

November 29, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…

Boloco hires new VP of operations

November 29, 2012

Boloco has hired Paul Booras as its new vice president of Operations. Part of his role includes providing guidance on how Boloco can further its long-time…

Capriotti's celebrates the holidays with gingerbread cookie

November 29, 2012

Just in time for the holidays and for a limited-time-only, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is selling its homemade Gingerbread Cookie, made with all-natural…

Lawyers see another way to get a restaurant reservation

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) has been the law of the land in New York since April of 2011. While most restaurateurs, who are New York State employers…

Dunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff

November 28, 2012

Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…

Health and wellness consumer disconnects and navigation strategy

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Flavor and cuisine trends should then be overlapped with consumer and health trends to create a comprehensive strategy.

NRA's CFO receives award

November 28, 2012

The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…

Menu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs

November 28, 2012

The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…

Study: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior

November 28, 2012

A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…

The Counter names new president, COO

November 28, 2012

The Counter Custom Built Burgers has promoted Bryan Vicentini from vice president of operations to president and chief operating officer. In this role, he will…

Togo's opens latest location in Madera, Calif.

November 28, 2012

Togo's is now open in Madera, Calif., at The Commons at Madera Fairgrounds, 2180 West Cleveland Avenue.

Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City

There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.

Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A new generation of restaurateurs is taking family recipes and running with them, shaping one of the hottest trends in casual/fast-casual dining — the 10…

Teavana stockholder files suit to halt Starbucks takeover

November 27, 2012

An investor in Teavana Holdings Inc., has filed a lawsuit to block Starbucks' proposed takeover of Teavana Holdings. Starbucks announced the $620 million…

Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs

November 27, 2012

The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…