Starbucks China opens new reserve store, rolls out partner exchange program

December 18, 2014

The Chengdu Taikoo Li store features Sichuan-inspired tiles, silk artwork by local craftsmen, and a warm wood tone interior similar to the materials used in…

Is your restaurant green?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Even though going green may cost more than conventional items, consumers are willing to pay more for the opportunity; for them it is not an indulgence but a…

Dining habits shifting toward snacks

December 17, 2014

In 2004, one-third of survey respondents reported they ate several small meals throughout the day, while 10 years later, 39 percent of respondents indicate…

Rearview 2014: Here's what we were hungry for

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

What did we want to nosh on in 2014? Not gluten. And maybe we're getting sick of pumpkin spice, too.

Modmarket features soba noodles, mushrooms on winter menu

December 15, 2014

Modmarket will add soba noodles to its menu for the first time this winter.

JJ's Red Hots Names '12 Days of Hot Dogs' Finalists

December 11, 2014

The winner will be awarded a $150 Amazon gift card.

Caribou Coffee to offer packs for new Keurig 2.0 carafe

December 11, 2014

Caribou Coffee has renewed its partnership with Keurig Green Mountain Inc. with a 10-year agreement for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of…

NRA: Better kids' meals top trends list

December 10, 2014

Some of the restaurant industry's hottest trends involve children's items, according to the NRA's 2015 What's Hot culinary forecast.

Smiling Moose Deli brings back mac for LTO

December 10, 2014

Mo! Mac features a skillet of mac 'n cheese, chopped sirloin, topped off with bacon, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, green onions and shredded Parmesan.

A 30-brand restaurant tour of Australia

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The focus on healthy menu attributes, such as grass-fed beef, antibiotic and hormone-free products, etc., seemed to be more prevalent than similar products in…

2015 beverage trends survey now open

December 9, 2014

QSRweb, sister website of FastCasual and PizzaMarketplace, is preparing a new report about beverage trends for 2015 and is currently looking for restaurant…

Consumption of fresh food up 20% in past decade

December 9, 2014

A new report from The NPD Group, called "The Future of Eating: Who's Eating What in 2018?" shows that the consumption of fresh foods – fruits, vegetables…

Beef Checkoff Program teams with NRA to sponsor Kids LiveWell

December 9, 2014

As part of the partnership, Beef Checkoff is offering to restaurants its collection of kid-friendly recipes that meet the Kids LiveWell criteria.

Bibigo focuses on retail line for holiday parties

December 9, 2014

Bibigo's corporate chef is offering tips for infusing traditional holiday fare with Korean flavor using the brand's retail line of products.

Smothered Burritos go undercover at Qdoba

December 8, 2014

The Smothered Burritos feature sauces layered inside and out.

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…

A peek inside Starbucks' first Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A projected 1.4 million pounds of small lot coffee will be roasted in the first year at the new Roastery, doubling current production rates.

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

JJ's Red Hots kicks off '12 Days of Hot Dogs' promo

December 4, 2014

JJ's will then pick 12 finalists from customer-submitted hot dog ideas and feature each for a day during 12 Days of Hot Dogs, beginning Dec. 11.