Early tech adopters are most avid restaurant consumers

July 15, 2010

Based on a model developed in the 1960s by researcher Everett Rogers, Technomic has found that consumers who are first to buy the latest technologies—from…

CookTek intros first professional-grade, energy-saving induction ranges

July 15, 2010

CookTek has introduced the first U.S. made, multi-burner, commercial induction ranges. The heavy-duty induction ranges offer more precise cooking and save…

Krispy Kreme, Peet’s Coffee & Tea among consumer favorites

July 15, 2010

According to a new study by Market Force Information, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the top three consumer-preferred coffee shop/snack…

NRA praises Senate passage of interchange fee reform

July 15, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has hailed a major victory for restaurants and other merchants with the Senate's approval of the interchange fee provision…

Online ordering provider guarantees client 200 percent-plus ROI

July 14, 2010

BigHoller is now offering a deal called "risk-free online ordering" for both domestic and international clients. Restaurants are guaranteed to generate more…

UFood Grill signs 35-unit franchise deal

July 14, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has partnered with Congusto LP of Arlington, Texas, to open 35 new UFood Grill locations in the Southwest United States.

Consolidated Distribution Corporation opens new redistribution center

July 14, 2010

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC (CDC), a QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions company, has opened a new redistribution center to…

NRA expands partnership with HealthyDiningFinder.com

July 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and Healthy Dining have expanded their partnership to promote the restaurant industry's efforts in offering healthier…

First Bistro Babusan location opens in Dallas

July 13, 2010

Bistro Babusan – Fresh Asian Fusion has opened its first location in a northern suburb of Dallas.

Barberitos hires Bruce Holzman as VP, franchise sales

July 13, 2010

A former franchise professional for some of the nation’s top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of…

Five Guys to open in LaGuardia airport

July 13, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a location Thursday at LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building, with a grand opening event set to offer airport…

Panera Bread sets Q2 earnings release date

July 13, 2010

Panera Bread Company will report its second quarter results after the market close July 27. The company will then discuss the results on a call July 28 at 8:3…

June shows consumer spending growth to be slowing

July 13, 2010

Analysis completed by First Data Corp. showed consumers were slower to open their wallets in June, as compared May’s findings. The First Data SpendTrend tracks…

Tossed expands franchise model with kiosk offering

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July 12, 2010

Tossed has unveiled a new freestanding kiosk version of its restaurant concept, available in multiple configurations from 242 to 265 square feet. The kiosk has…

Red Mango expands smoothie line

July 12, 2010

Red Mango is launching a national rollout of its expanded menu that features 22 smoothie varieties, including the nation's very first probiotic iced tea…

Souper Salad names Ward Olgreen president and CEO

July 12, 2010

Souper Salad Inc., parent company of Souper Salad and Grandy's restaurants, has named Ward Olgreen as its new president and CEO. The appointment of Olgreen…

Chipotle restaurants in Chicago to offer children's menu

July 12, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new children's menu in the Chicago market beginning July 19. The effort is a continuation of a kids' meal program the…

NRA partners with nutrition analyzer groups to help with menu labeling

July 12, 2010

Members of the National Restaurant Association now have access to a best-in-class suite of nutrition-analysis providers at discounted rates to help them plan…

Former QSR execs launch fast casual concepts

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 11, 2010

Two former McDonald's executives, Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue, are developing a fast casual concept tentatively named Stephanie's, after the daughter of…

Starbucks to expand presence in Japan, sees U.K. sales drop

July 11, 2010

Starbucks Corporation and Ajinomoto General Foods Inc. are launching a portfolio of new coffee products this fall into grocery and convenience stores in Japan.