Togo's Eateries targets Portland for growth

April 22, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Portland, Ore., for franchise expansion.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group to release Q1 results

April 19, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. will release its first quarter 2012 financial results after the market close May 3, 2012. A conference call will follow at…

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

Moe's Southwest Grill launches mobile ordering app

April 18, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced the launch of a nationwide mobile and online ordering solution in partnership with app design company Splick–it.

Caribou Coffee celebrates Earth Day with free perk

April 18, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it will once again reward sustainable coffee drinkers by offering free coffee to all customers who bring in a…

McAlister's Deli hires new VP, franchise development

April 18, 2012

McAlister’s Deli has appointed Peter Wright as its new vice president of franchise development. Wright is a 14-year restaurant industry veteran, serving in…

2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

USA Today names Smallcakes as Top 10 cupcakery

April 17, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced its franchise brand, Smallcakes A Cupcakery, has been selected in USA Today’s Top 10 Places to Bite into a Gourmet…

Starbucks strengthens commitment to China employment growth

April 17, 2012

As Starbucks continues to accelerate its plans toward making China its second home market, the company has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at…

Panera Bread announces COO transition

April 17, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that John Maguire has resigned as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 31, 2012, to become…

Penn Station hires new sales director

April 16, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced the addition of Jad Buckman as director of sales. Buckman was previously in agency development with the Farmers…

Use online guest feedback to motivate, engage employees

Use guest feedback to build a distinctive customer experience that will drive retention, loyalty and sustainable business performance.

Chipotle Mexican Grill responds to FDA's plan to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals

April 15, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, but urges the agency…

Chipotle, Creative Artists Agency win 2012 GRANDY Award

April 12, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAA Marketing, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have been awarded the 2012 GRANDY Award for the animated short film…

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out Spring menu

April 12, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the system-wide rollout of a new Spring menu at its Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept, after experiencing a strong…

Wingstop spreads in Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

Wingstop has announced that the company has signed a development agreement that will result in eight new restaurants in the Philadelphia area.

NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists

April 11, 2012

An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…

Panera Bread appoints interim CFO

April 10, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.

Fazoli's launches new service and hospitality program

April 10, 2012

Riding a nearly two-year sales growth streak, Fazoli's has launched a new service and hospitality program that is the focal point of a new TV commercial…

Corner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City

April 10, 2012

Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…