Boloco hires new VP of IT

March 21, 2012

James Lux has been named as the newest member of the Boloco team as its vice president of Information Technologies. Jim will work from Boloco's global…

Mintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance

March 21, 2012

According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…

Saladworks builds Calif. presence with fourth location

March 21, 2012

Saladworks is opening its fourth California location in Tustin, Calif., through a franchise agreement with Karen Weber, a 25-year veteran of Trader Joe's…

Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

FMS solutions partners with Bang Bang Mongolian Grill

March 20, 2012

FMS Solutions has announced that it will provide accounting and payroll services to Bang Bang Mongolian Grill. The fast casual restaurant chain joins more than…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands in Denver

March 20, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is building momentum in the Denver area. With four stores open there already, the company is looking for multiple new spaces.

Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Starbucks to open first Evolution Fresh retail location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 19, 2012

In November, Starbucks announced its purchase of Evolution Fresh, a producer of "never heated" juices sold in retail outlets primarily along the West Coast.

Jamba Juice to host National Hiring Day

March 19, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has announced that on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, it will host a National Hiring Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in 80 stores across the nation. The…

Baja Fresh opens in Singapore

March 19, 2012

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its first Singapore location at the Rendezvous Gallery on Bras Basah Road.

Chipotle to announce Q1 results April 19

March 19, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2012 financial results April 19, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.

Mama Fu's to be honored for menu innovation

March 19, 2012

Mama Fu’s Asian House will be honored for its innovative menu offerings during the 15th Annual MenuMasters Awards Celebration in Chicago on May 5, 2012.

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

Flying Biscuit Café launches 'On-the-Fly' menu

March 18, 2012

The Flying Biscuit Café has cooked up a solution to help time-strapped customers enjoy some its menu staples.

Saladworks opens Fla., NJ locations

March 18, 2012

Saladworks is opening a new location in Brandon, Fla., the first of three planned for Calvin and Felicia Rucker of Tampa Bay, Fla.

MICROS, Pinkberry initiate Google Wallet rollout

March 18, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that it has partnered with…

UFood Grill flies into FAA headquarters

March 15, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced it will open a UFood Grill restaurant in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters, located in the…

Panera Bread's Bill Moreton, Ron Shaich to become Co-CEOs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 15, 2012

St. Louis-based Panera Bread Company has announced that, effective immediately, founder and executive chairman, Ron Shaich, and president and current chief…

Red Robin opens Burger Works at The Ohio State University

March 15, 2012

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the grand opening of its second Red Robin’s Burger Works restaurant, located in the University District at The…

FreshBerry serving up Digital Menu Me digital menu boards

March 15, 2012

San Francisco-based Digital Menu Me, a provider of cloud-based digital signage, has announced the systemwide deployment of cloud-based digital menu boards into…