FDA seeks public comment on menu labeling requirement

July 7, 2010

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved into the public comment stage as it develops regulations for the national menu labeling requirement. The new…

Chipotle marketing focus to surround Food with Integrity

July 6, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has introduced new marketing programs that include advertising, a revamped website, and new packaging aimed at better communicating its…

Daphne's closes fourth OC location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 6, 2010

The Fast Food Maven has reported that Daphne's Greek Cafe has closed its fourth Orange County, Calif., location within the past year.

Smartphone search latest tool for new customer acquisition

July 6, 2010

A new survey by Compete has found that nearly one in three smartphone owners has called or stopped into a local business after finding it using a local search…

Moe's celebrates 10 years with free queso

July 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving each guest a free six ounce cup of its famous queso at all locations July 21. Guests can…

Study: Customers will pay more for better service

July 6, 2010

A majority (61 percent) of Americans report that quality customer service is more important to them in today’s economic environment, and will spend an average…

Bay Bread Group to manage bakery production with MonkeyFoodFactory

July 6, 2010

Bay Bread Group, parent company of the Le Boulange chain of rustic French-inspired bakeries, will deploy MonkeyFoodFactory to two wholesale bakeries for…

Executive chef salaries rose slightly in 2009

July 5, 2010

StarChefs.com has announced the results of its nationwide 2009 Salary Survey: While the 2008 Survey posted significant losses, 2009 showed that some chefs are…

Fuddruckers begins Exotic Fridays Contest

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July 5, 2010

Fuddruckers has started to serve elk burgers as part of the company's Fudds Exotics menu platform that features game burgers and wild-caught salmon filet.

Zaxby's celebrates 20 years with search for biggest fan

July 5, 2010

To celebrate its 20th year, Zaxby's is courting its fans and encouraging them to document their passion for the brand with its Zaxby's Fanatic Video Contest at…

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes intros new tropical menu

July 1, 2010

This July, Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes will feature a new Summer Tropics menu with brand new recipes featuring tropical and exotic flavors being offered…

Shane's Rib Shack hosts The Ultimate BBQ Side contest

July 1, 2010

Shane's Rib Shack has lanched its "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest," which Shaniacs can enter by posting their side recipe on the Shane's Rib Shack Facebook page…

Pat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad

July 1, 2010

Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…

McAlister's Deli highlights Tea Town USA promotion

July 1, 2010

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for customers to beat the heat this summer by declaring July 29, 2010, Free Tea Day, and offering a slew of in-store and…

Analysts predict Chipotle annual customer traffic to reach 180,000

July 1, 2010

An analysis by Trefis on Forbes.com has speculated that Chipotle customer traffic, which was 170,000 in 2007, will return to normal and even surpass that mark…

Groupon and McClatchy Interactive form national partnership

July 1, 2010

Groupon has announced that it has signed a national agreement with The McClatchy Company to distribute exclusive content to McClatchy’s websites located in 2…

Red Mango to open on Indiana University campus

June 30, 2010

Red Mango has entered into a franchise agreement to open its first Bloomington, Ind., store on the Indiana University campus.

Restaurant industry outlook softened in May

June 30, 2010

The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for…

Hello Pasta to open first NYC location

June 30, 2010

Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…

Capriotti's signs deals for San Diego and Denver markets

June 30, 2010

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed agreements for expansion into two new markets: San Diego and Denver. The San Diego deal comes on the heels of Capriotti's…