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Zoës Kitchen names new COO
January 16, 2011
Zoës Kitchen has announced the appointment of Kevin Miles to chief operating officer, a new position for the company.
read nowThe Loop unveils Tomato Bisque pizza
January 16, 2011
It’s not often a pizza is inspired by a soup, but that’s exactly the impetus behind The Loop Pizza Grill's newest creation. The Tomato Bisque pizza was…
read nowFatz Cafe raises $475,000 in 2010
January 16, 2011
Fatz Cafe raised more than $477,748 in 2010 through its Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser program. The funds will benefit local communities in North Carolina, South…
read nowMcAlister's Deli returns 5 Under 500
January 16, 2011
McAlister’s Deli is helping its guests stick to their New Year's resolutions by bringing back a popular promotion.
read nowFast casual menu additions get spicy infusion
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 16, 2011
Fast casual restaurants across all menu categories are rolling out new items focused on spicier flavors, a trend that has been growing for the last 10 years.
read nowConsumers looking for differentiation, value
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 13, 2011
A new study by Chicago-based Technomic shows that even as consumers are expected to loosen their purse strings in 2011, finding a good value from the casual…
read nowChipotle Mexican Grill to announce Q4 results
January 13, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 financial results Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A…
read nowGarden Fresh Restaurant Corp. to open Souplantation Express
January 13, 2011
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. will open its first quick-serve restaurant, Souplantation Express, Jan. 17 in Carlsbad, Calif.
read nowAHA calls on food industry for salt reduction
January 13, 2011
The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a…
read nowTogos Sandwiches names Rand Ferris VP of operations
January 12, 2011
Togo’s Sandwiches, with more than 242 franchised restaurants, has named Rand Ferris vice president of operations. In his new position, Ferris will assume all…
read nowGenghis Grill to conquer the Capital
January 12, 2011
Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry has signed on franchisee Carlos Politano to lead the chain's expansion into the Washington, D.C. market.
read nowMassachusetts restaurants prep for food allergy law
January 12, 2011
As of Feb. 1, all Massachusetts restaurants will be required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.
read nowDaphnes Greek Café undergoes name change, brand overhaul
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 12, 2011
As outlined last year when Daphne’s Greek Café was purchased by Trefethen Advisors LLC, the chain has undergone a complete brand overhaul and will debut a new…
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Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal
January 12, 2011
In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment, Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her husband Jeff recently founded Top…
read nowQuiznos layoffs double original report
January 12, 2011
Less than a week after announcing it was laying off about 69 employees at its Denver-based headquarters, Quiznos is now expected to cut even deeper.
read nowLa Madeleine adds smart choices to the menu
January 11, 2011
La Madeleine Country French Cafés are adding new options to their everyday Smart Choices menu. The items are available now through March 7.
read nowPanera Bread prepares to open third pay-as-you-go
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 11, 2011
A Panera Bread location in Northeast Portland, Ore., was closed Jan. 11 to transition into the company's third pay-as-you-go restaurant. The store will reopen…
read nowChipotle heats up Chicago with soup
January 11, 2011
The windy city of Chicago will join Chipotle's hometown of Denver as the only other market to offer soup on the menu.
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Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
January 11, 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.
read nowSeattles Best Coffee launches integrated ad campaign
January 10, 2011
Seattle’s Best Coffee has launched its first-ever integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign debuting the brand’s “Anywhere Great Coffee is Needed…
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