New USDA performance standards for poultry to reduce foodborne illness

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May 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released new performance standards to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in young chickens (broilers) and turkeys…

Jamba Juice boosts California Flatbreads platform

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 10, 2010

Jamba Juice has relaunched its California Flatbread platform with the Four Cheesy, Smokehouse Chicken and MediterraneYUM flatbreads, now served more than 2…

Red Mango to open in Birmingham

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May 10, 2010

Red Mango has signed a development agreement with David Hurst to open three Red Mango locations in Jefferson County, Ala. Hurst plans to open the first store…

Baja Fresh opens newly remodeled restaurant

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May 10, 2010

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has re-opened its store in Alhambra, Calif. The restaurant opened May 4 and has been designed to fit within the new "Guest Choice…

California Tortilla marks busiest sales day ever

May 9, 2010

Thousands of California Tortilla customers chose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by visiting the popular chain in person and through catering orders. To ensure a…

Panera Bread to hold annual meeting May 13

May 9, 2010

Panera Bread Company chairman and CEO Ron Shaich, executive VP and Co-CEO Bill Moreton, and senior VP and CFO Jeff Kip will present at the company's 201…

Spicy Pickle president Marc Geman resigns

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 9, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Café in Canada, has announced the resignation of its…

Chipotle opens first London location

May 9, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first European restaurant in London and is looking for additional sites in London, Paris and select cities in Germany.…

Einstein Noah reports modest Q1 comps increase

May 9, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported the financial results for its concepts operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

California Tortilla marks busiest sales day ever

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May 9, 2010

Thousands of California Tortilla customers chose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by visiting the popular chain in person and through catering orders. To ensure a…

Panera Bread to hold annual meeting May 13

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May 9, 2010

Panera Bread Company chairman and CEO Ron Shaich, executive VP and Co-CEO Bill Moreton, and senior VP and CFO Jeff Kip will present at the company's 201…

Spicy Pickle president Marc Geman resigns

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 9, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Café in Canada, has announced the resignation of its…

Chipotle opens first London location

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May 9, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first European restaurant in London and is looking for additional sites in London, Paris and select cities in Germany.…

Einstein Noah reports modest Q1 comps increase

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May 9, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported the financial results for its concepts operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

NRA Show 2010: Food Truck Spot to debut

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

Giving a huge nod to the mobile food truck trend that has diners taking to the streets, the National Restaurant Association is debuting its Food Truck Spot at…

Clarabridge, Fast Casual to host restaurant customer experience management webinar

May 6, 2010

Fastcasual.com has partnered with text analytics software provider Clarabridge Inc. to host the free webinar "Customer experience management: Why your guests…

NRA Show 2010: 5 hot new products on display

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

This year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, will offer attendees the chance to research and review some of latest industry trends…

NRA Show 2010: Food Truck Spot to debut

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 6, 2010

Giving a huge nod to the mobile food truck trend that has diners taking to the streets, the National Restaurant Association is debuting its Food Truck Spot at…