New app gives customers menu, nutritional info across brands

December 9, 2014

App users can to view detailed nutrition information for each entree and search for selections that meet specific dietary requirements.

Bibigo focuses on retail line for holiday parties

December 9, 2014

Bibigo's corporate chef is offering tips for infusing traditional holiday fare with Korean flavor using the brand's retail line of products.

CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That's Hot raises $12,500 to fight breast cancer

December 9, 2014

Guests who donated received a pink wristband and CUPS coupons valued at $9.

Protein Bar opens 4th Colorado location

December 9, 2014

It's the 20th unit nationwide for the health-conscious chain.

Top 100: Technologies – social media analytics

December 9, 2014

Social media analytics is number two on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

New research examines the drivers behind consumers' dinner choices

December 8, 2014

Acosta Sales & Marketing, a marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, and Technomic have put together a new report called "The Why? Behind…

Jamba partners with Peak Franchise Capital for refranchising effort

December 8, 2014

Peak Franchise Capital, based in Irving, Texas, will help facilitate the sale of Jamba stores in key California markets, including San Francisco, San Diego and…

Smothered Burritos go undercover at Qdoba

December 8, 2014

The Smothered Burritos feature sauces layered inside and out.

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…

Juice It Up! opens in Eastvale, California

December 8, 2014

The location is the first for Eastvale and owner Faiza Saeed, who currently franchises a convenience store chain.

North Carolina Qdoba target of 'nurse-in' following incident

December 8, 2014

A group of moms staged a 'nurse-in' at a North Carolina Qdoba in support of another mom who was asked to cover up while breastfeeding her infant son, according…

Report links Jimmy John’s 2013 Colorado E. coli outbreak to imported cucumbers

December 8, 2014

The cucumbers were not contaminated by Jimmy John's crew members, but sometimes during growing, harvest, transport or distribution of the produce, which was…

Baskin-Robbins, DQ, Taco Bell among creative finalists for the year

December 8, 2014

Ace Metrix has announced its 2014 Brand of the Year Watch List, its finalists of brands with the top-performing creative. Winners will be announced Jan. 7 and…

Charlotte-area McAlister's franchisee enters multiyear sponsorship deal with Hornets

December 8, 2014

McAlister's sweet tea and a small selection of sandwiches, salads and spuds will be sold at the Time Warner Cable Arena where the Hornets play.

Blue Pacific Grill lands spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

December 5, 2014

HealthyDiningFinder.com has added Perrysburg, Ohio's Blue Pacific Grill to its lists of partners.

Akerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group

December 5, 2014

The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…

Corner Bakery Cafe adds New Jersey location

December 5, 2014

The North Brunswick cafe marks the second of 20 locations that local operating partner Andy Race and President and CEO Nirav Mehta of Yum & Chill Restaurant…

Potbelly sets sights on North Carolina

December 5, 2014

The region has been targeted for expansion because of its strong mix of attractive residential and growing business communities, according to a company press…

BURGERFI announces Jupiter, Florida grand opening

December 5, 2014

The new location is the Florida-based chain's 25th in its home state and its 64th systemwide, with an additional 50 locations are slated to open by the end of…

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…