News
Papa Romano's and Mr. Pita opens in Houston
October 19, 2008
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Papa Romano's and Mr. Pita have opened a co-branded restaurant in Houston. The new unit, which features the foods of both Papa…
read nowJuan Valdez throws down the gauntlet
October 19, 2008
Houston Chronicle: The Juan Valdez Cafe chain plans to add 500 coffee shops across the United States, Latin America and Europe by 2010, adding to its existing…
read nowNRA, Fishbowl expand partnership for online services
October 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Alexandria, Va.-based marketing…
read nowRubio's Restaurants receives unsolicited buyout offer
October 19, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Fresh Mex restaurant operator Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has received an offer from San Diego Kelly Capital to buy all of the company's…
read nowFDA seeks advice to improve produce tracking
October 16, 2008
Google/Associated Press: Prompted by this summer's salmonella outbreak that exposed flaws in the nation's food safety system, the government has begun…
read nowWingstop plans northeast expansion
October 16, 2008
DALLAS — Fast casual chicken wing chain Wingstop has announced plans to focus its expansion efforts on the Northeast U.S., including New Jersey, Pennsylvania…
read nowChipotle schedules third quarter earnings call
October 15, 2008
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will hold a conference call on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the company's third quarter earnings for…
read nowNRA: U.S. restaurant climate toughest since '91
October 15, 2008
Reuters: The National Restaurant Association has said that U.S. restaurants are enduring their toughest time in 17 years as tight credit and falling home…
read nowZaxby's ads featured in video game
October 15, 2008
ATHENS, Ga. — The company logo and food of chicken finger chain Zaxby's are featured on billboards, storefronts, buildings and benches in the latest video game…
read nowPepsi to cut thousands of jobs
October 14, 2008
Associated Press: PepsiCo Inc. will eliminate 3,300 positions globally as a result of lagging soft drink sales in the United States. The company plans to close…
read nowNashville eyes calorie counts
October 14, 2008
The Tennessean: Nashville is considering requiring restaurants to post calories on menus in an effort to fight obesity. The Metropolitan Health Board has…
read nowMore women bring lunch, study says
October 14, 2008
THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Harris Interactive has released results of a study commissioned by the Grains Foods Foundation that reports that nearly two-thirds (6…
read nowVapiano signs deal for Texas market
October 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has signed an agreement with University of Houston graduate student Soomyee Song to open five units throughout Houston. Song's first…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla intros election dishes
October 13, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fresh-Mex chain California Tortilla is offering a pair of politically-themed dishes in conjunction with the presidential election. The…
read nowSaladworks debuts newest signature salad
October 13, 2008
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has rolled out the final 2008 installment of the restaurant's popular Signature Series, the company announced. The "Articado…
read nowStarbucks clashes with landlords
October 13, 2008
Wall Street Journal: Several property owners and developers have filed lawsuits against Starbucks alleging that the company owes them money for rent or other…
read nowBaja Fresh moves into retail with Bluesun Corp.
October 12, 2008
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has an agreement with California-based Bluesun Corp. to offer a line of Baja Fresh Salsas, the company…
read nowShane's Rib Shack to offer election day giveaway
October 12, 2008
ATLANTA — On Election Day, Nov. 4, any customer of legal voting age who shows up at a Shane's Rib Shack location with an official "I Voted Today" sticker will…
read nowSpiedie Bistro intros new sandwich
October 12, 2008
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — Fast casual concept Spiedie Bistro, which opened in July, has added a new sandwich to its menu. The Felson, Spiedie Bistro's version of…
read nowNew yogurt concept installs IDS Menus digital menu board
October 9, 2008
EXTON, Pa. — Berry Chill, a new yogurt bar in Chicago, has deployed a digital menu board display system from IDS Menus, a Scala Certified Partner. The store's…
read now
