All this change is driving me crazy!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

I was sure it would be a short, 15-minute lesson about e-mail to my 62-year old father. Tell him the basics, have him create and respond to an e-mail and then…

Starbucks to raise prices

September 26, 2010

Starbucks has announced that it is planning to implement targeted price adjustments on certain beverages in certain markets due to the overall rise of its…

Bruegger's launches fall LTO

September 26, 2010

Starting September 22, all Bruegger's locations will offer diners a deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired menu options.

It’s all about today

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 18 was a fairly busy day for me. Tasked with the Saturday chores of grocery shopping, laundry and general errand running, it was a day that required…

Baja Fresh to open more NYC locations by close of 2010

September 23, 2010

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill will continue its 2010 expansion with the opening of four locations throughout the Midtown area of Manhattan. The new restaurants will…

The dos and don'ts of green restaurant marketing

Restaurant sustainability requires reevaluating your operations to find ways to conserve resources and be more efficient. Convey this to customers.

Ruby Tuesday to expand Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

September 21, 2010

Ruby Tuesday has signed an agreement to open up to 200 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill locations. According to reports in the Miami Herald and the Knoxville News…

Johnny Rockets, Halsted Street Deli unveil co-branded fast casual restaurant

September 21, 2010

In a first-ever merger for both brands, Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli have opened two combined restaurants in downtown Chicago. The restaurants are…

Freshii to take bite out of Big Apple

September 21, 2010

In a big step for the Freshii brand, the company will open its first Manhattan location Sept. 27, at 1407 Broadway at 39th Street. Celebrations will be…

Genji Sushi opens fast casual eatery

September 21, 2010

Genji Inc., parent company of Genji Sushi, has opened a fast casual restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

McAlister’s digs in to operational changes

A new president and a menu and equipment overhaul will bring in the next generation of McAlister's delis.

Beautiful Brands names leading development agent for Midwest Camille’s

September 19, 2010

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has named Jason Lowman as lead development agent for Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa…

orderTalk Inc. launches Jason’s Deli iTunes app

September 16, 2010

orderTalk, Inc. has announced the launch of a new app for Jason’s Deli. The app is available for download through iTunes and enables customers to place orders…

New Daphne’s CEO outlines brand future

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When Daphne’s Greek Café founder George Katakalidis filed for bankruptcy protection in January, the news came as a shock to many restaurant industry insiders.

OTC Stock Review issues UFood Restaurant Group report

September 15, 2010

OTC Stock Review has initiated coverage on UFood Restaurant Group Inc., franchisor and operator of UFood Grill.

Bridging the gaps

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

When I was in the fifth grade, I had a classmate who was completely obsessed with Prince and the Revolution. When Purple Rain was released in 1984, he watched…

Quiznos signs MFA for Argentina, Chile and Ecuador

September 14, 2010

Quiznos has announced that a master franchise agreement has been signed to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's strategy for…

Qdoba chef educates guests on the flavors of Mexico

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ted Stoner is a busy man. As Qdoba's head chef and director of strategic product development, Stoner spends his time traveling North and South America looking…

Panera Bread selects TMx Enterprise labor management solution

September 12, 2010

TimeManagement Corporation has signed an agreement with Panera Bread to license the TMx Enterprise 5 solution, a labor scheduling software product, after a…

Starbucks to drop tall orders from drive-thru

September 9, 2010

In an attempt to prepare for mandatory calorie postings, Starbucks Corp. has made the decision to drop its smallest drink from drive-thru menus, as reported by…