Jamba Juice intros line of frozen yogurt

December 6, 2010

Jamba Juice Company has launched its signature line of Whirl’ns Frozen Yogurt, available in 22 select Northern California locations starting today.

Starbucks, Kraft: Breaking up is hard to do

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

December 6, 2010

In the he said, she said dialogue between Starbucks Corp. and Kraft, the Seattle-based coffee giant has expressed distaste over Kraft's attempt to delay the…

Smashburger to open Brooklyn burger joints

December 5, 2010

Smashburger has signed a multiunit agreement with 25/20 Management to open up to three locations in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2011.

Pennsylvania restaurants on scam alert

December 5, 2010

Restaurants in Pennsylvania have been warned by the U.S. Agriculture Department of a potential scam involving an unidentified caller claiming to be a health…

Mexican menu popularity boosted by fast casual concepts

December 5, 2010

Limited service Mexican restaurant chains were able to increase sales by 2.7 percent and unit counts by 1.8 percent in 2009, despite an overall industry-wide…

UFood expands social media efforts

December 5, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. is expanding its social media efforts and online presence to better engage with consumers and shareholders through Facebook…

GoMobo changes name to reflect offerings

December 5, 2010

GoMobo was launched in 2005 with a focus of creating a directory listing of restaurants where consumers could order ahead and get food on the go. Over time…

Genghis Grill launches social media-driven music tour

December 2, 2010

On December 11, Dallas-based Genghis Grill will mark the beginning of its first ever social media-driven music tour, Genghis Live. Local city bands that want…

Wingstop opens first location in Queens, NY

December 2, 2010

Wingstop has opened its first location in Queens, N.Y. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Mac Khahera.

Smashburger event recognizes franchisees

December 2, 2010

Smashburger recently held its inaugural franchisee conference in Denver, honoring franchisees for achievement, commitment and excellence.

Panera Bread marks California milestone

December 2, 2010

Panera Bread will open its 100th location in California Dec. 7 in Citrus Heights.

Einstein Bros. expands Windy City presence

December 1, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with RT Development Chicago LLC to franchise Einstein Bros.

Smashburger hires hometown agency of record

December 1, 2010

Smashburger has hired Denver-based brand communications agency Cactus as its agency of record (AOR) to help establish and execute the overall tone and voice of…

Elevation Burger latest to roll out Freestyle

December 1, 2010

Elevation Burger has become the latest restaurant chain to debut the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser. The Freestyle was unveiled at Elevation Burger's…

FreshBerry to cool off hot markets

December 1, 2010

Consumers in Florida, Portugal and Venezuela will have access to FreshBerry frozen yogurt through a multiunit development deal destined to bring up to 10…

MOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.

Schlotzsky’s beefs up sandwich line

November 30, 2010

Schlotzsky’s has started its holiday season with the launch of the For Goodness Steak winter promotion, offering three new limited-time signature sandwiches…

Yogurt Mountain opens in Charleston, S.C.

November 30, 2010

Yogurt Mountain LLC has announced that it has opened a new store in Charleston, S.C. Customers who visit the store can enjoy a free 10-ounce yogurt during its…

Food Safety Reform Bill passes Senate vote

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has applauded Tuesday’s Senate passage of S. 510, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act.

Consumers choosing healthier foods, NPD says

November 29, 2010

According to foodservice market research by The NPD Group, foods high in sugar content or fat have been ordered less frequently at restaurants over the past 1…