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…

Red Door Interactive wins Silver ADDY for Rubio's campaign

March 14, 2012

Red Door Interactive was awarded a Silver ADDY for its work on behalf of Rubio's Restaurants, the company has announced.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expanding in key markets

March 14, 2012

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its operations in Georgia and California as part of the company's long-term growth.

Tossed to open in LA's financial district

March 14, 2012

Tossed has announced the opening of its newest location in the heart of Los Angeles' financial district, directly across from the Aon Center. The restaurant…

Tropical Smoothie names new VP, marketing

March 13, 2012

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the hiring of Cyndi Richardson as vice president of marketing. In this role, Richardson will be responsible for creating…

FREEBIRDS adds to executive team

March 13, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has named two new executives to its team: Dave Coussirat will serve as the new director of operations for Texas and Oklahoma and Bonnie…

Togo's establishes $15 million fund for growth

March 13, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced the formation of a $15 million fund to fuel its development in future years. The funding is available through a franchisee…

Jamba Juice launches new juice blends

March 13, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has debuted three new squeezed-to-order juice blends, expanding its current menu of juice and smoothie products. The juice blends are a…

Restaurants sign up for new cause-based mobile app

March 13, 2012

A handful of restaurants have signed up for ValuedPatron Marketing Services LLC's new Eat-A-Bite, Give-A-Bit smartphone application that helps patrons and…

Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive

March 13, 2012

Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…

More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack

March 13, 2012

Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…

Boston Market names chief brand officer

March 12, 2012

Boston Market Corporation has named Sara Rosenberg Bittorf as chief brand officer. Bittorf, who most recently served as vice president of marketing for…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill introduces compostable plates

March 12, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the introduction of compostable entrée plates and Level 1 recyclable plate lids as part of its ongoing…

Noodles & Company expands in Central Indiana

March 12, 2012

Noodles & Company has announced that is has expanded its development agreement with long-term franchise group Sagamore Dining Partners LLC, based in…

Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…