Study: 'Natural' claims ranked first on 2008 food, drink launches

January 13, 2009

CHICAGO — The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows in 2008, food and drink claims classified as "natural," including all…

Smashburger inks 45-unit franchise development deal

January 13, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its third franchisee and "Founders Club" member, SB Alamo Development LLC. The latest franchise agreement…

Qdoba Mexican Grill gets new custom Muzak programming

January 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

California Tortilla launches Inaguaration Day promo

January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — California Tortilla is hosting an interactive Inauguration Day party in all of its locations Jan. 20. Throughout the day, all customers who…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue

January 12, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue

January 12, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…

Keith Kinsey named to Noodles & Company board

January 12, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has announced the addition of Keith Kinsey to its board of directors. Kinsey currently serves as chief financial…

Quiznos new ad campaign touts lower prices

January 12, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos launched a new ad campaign Jan. 11, touting lower prices, including 20 subs that are now under $5.

Starbucks, McDonald's targets of boycotts

January 12, 2009

BNET: Worldwide protests of recent Israeli actions against the Gaza Strip include boycotts, often targeting U.S. food corporations that are perceived to be…

Pollo Tropical comps take a Q4 dip

January 12, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported comparable restaurant sales were up 0.5 percent at its Taco…

Nasdaq sends NexCen Brands delisting notice

January 11, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council has withdrawn its call for review and stay of delisting…

London Starbucks attacked by rioters

January 11, 2009

Evening Standard (United Kingdom): An angry mob of pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted shops and cafés on London's Kensington High Street, looting and…

Einstein Noah to present at investor conferences

January 11, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that the company will present at two investor conferences.   On Jan. 12, the company will…

Quiznos Teams with HMSHost for India expansion

January 11, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos and HMSHost Corp. have announced an agreement to develop three Quiznos restaurants in India by 2010. The announcement is part of a master…

Burke launches fully cooked Italian-style links

January 8, 2009

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp., an industry provider of fully cooked meat products, has announced the launch of its new fully cooked All Beef Bias-Sliced…

Chipotle to present at Cowen, ICR XChange conferences

January 8, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that the company will present at two investor conferences next week.   On Jan. 12, the company will present…

NY, Mass. propose menu labeling, target obesity

January 8, 2009

Health concerns continue to be a priority for lawmakers and governmental leaders in 2009.   AHN reports that New York Gov. David Paterson, in his first State…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What is fast casual?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 8, 2009

For many restaurant-industry operators, the fast casual segment has been difficult to define. Fast casual restaurants offer a dining experience quite…

Organic to Go, Rubio's to present at ICR XChange

January 7, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Officials from Organic To Go and Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will be participating in the upcoming ICR XChange Conference, Jan. 14-15, 2009, at…

Boston Market names Fallon agency of record

January 7, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced that it has assigned its advertising account to Fallon Minneapolis. The announcement follows an accelerated search…