The Sustainability playground: consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Does your company have the ability to make the consumer feel safe?

Dipping sandwiches arrive at Togo's

October 3, 2012

Togo's recently unveiled two new sandwiches – the Roast Beef Dip and the Triple Dip -- at all of Togo's 250 locations.

The great bacon shortage

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.

Capriotti's enhances catering menu

October 2, 2012

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop now has a more extensive catering menu, including the Cap's Big Box Lunch which is a 9-inch sub, small chips or cole slaw and a fresh…

Pancheros spices up menu with new condiments

October 2, 2012

Pancheros Mexican Grill, based in Iowa, is debuting two new condiments — a cilantro lime vinaigrette and a salsa verde — on Oct. 8.

Zaxby's launches TV, FB promo

October 2, 2012

Zaxby's is asking guests to join in on the Big Zax Snak Meal online debate asking whether it's a meal or a snack. The chain has teamed up with NFL linebacker…

Spices going mainstream? (commentary)

More chains, large and small, are getting more creative with spices.

Wendy's, In-N-Out, Caribou Coffee top Zagat's 2012 list

September 28, 2012

Wendy's and In-N-Out Burger were once again named the top overall chains in this year's Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Both brands were No. 1 in the 2011 survey as…

Can tortilla chips predict the next U.S. president?

September 25, 2012

"How the States Got Their Shapes," which airs on The History Channel, will find out if tortilla chips can predict who will win the presidential election in…

Report: Demand growing for high-margin beverages

September 25, 2012

Seven out of 10 consumers (71 percent) now purchase beverages away from home twice a week or more often, up from 66 percent in 2010.

Red Mango serving 'Fro-Yo Mashups'

September 24, 2012

Red Mango is now serving Fro-Yo Mashups, a line of softly-swirled frozen desserts that are made by mashing up Red Mango all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt and…

The sustainability playground: sustainability defined

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Sustainability can be broken into the branches of organic, local, seasonal, green and ethical.

Bruegger's welcomes fall with pumpkin-flavored menu items

September 19, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels is adding new menu items inspired by the fall season, and is also bringing back its pumpkin-flavored cream cheese and coffee offerings.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt launches Oreo flavor

September 18, 2012

In celebration of the 100th birthday of the Oreo cookie, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has launched its newest flavor, Cookie Cake featuring Oreo.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit marks first LA restaurant

September 18, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, which has been experiencing aggressive growth in the past year, will celebrate its first location in the Los Angeles market with a grand…

PizzaRev expands 'create your own' concept

September 17, 2012

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has opened its new Studio City restaurant location along Ventura Boulevard's "Restaurant Row."

NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

Report: Beverage-only occasions at restaurants on the rise

September 12, 2012

As consumers manage restaurant checks by cutting back on beverages and ordering food-only at main meals, restaurant chains are driving incremental…

Miami Hurricanes prefer Wingstop

September 7, 2012

The University of Miami has named Wingstop the Preferred Wings of the Miami Hurricanes, meaning students, alumni and fans will receive exclusive offers and…

Bagger Dave's adds spice to menu

September 7, 2012

Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern has added a few new items to the menu that will be available Sept. 10. They include: The Kickin' Cheddar Burger, the…