Seattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'

June 20, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…

Report spotlights low wages throughout food industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Food Chain Workers Alliance interviewed 700 employees in various sectors.

Chipotle reaches dairy milestone

June 17, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has reached an important milestone in its efforts to serve sour cream and cheese made with milk from…

Yogurtland opens in NYC

June 14, 2012

California-based frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland will unveil its first store in the state of New York in late-July/early-August on First Avenue in Manhattan.

Zoës Kitchen intros new menu items

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 14, 2012

The launch of Steak Kabobs and Orzo Tabouli Salad marks the first major menu additions for Zoës Kitchen in four years.

I Dream of Falafel offers “Genie in a Basket”

June 12, 2012

Beginning in July, I Dream of Falafel will offer guests its new “Genie in a Basket,” individual picnic baskets that customers can take to the park, to the pool…

Tom & Eddie's marks 1-year anniversary

June 12, 2012

Tom & Eddie's is celebrating one year since its Deerfield, Ill., restaurant first opened on June 15, 2011.

Planet Smoothie rolls out lemonade smoothies for summer

June 12, 2012

Planet Smoothie has launched "Lemonade Days of Summer" featuring three new lemonade smoothies available through Aug. 5.

The Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative

June 12, 2012

Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.

Commentary: Is the restaurant industry overusing 'innovation?'

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The term 'innovation' has been called 'a chameleon-like word to hide the lack of substance.'

Chipotle hosting two 'Cultivate' festivals

June 11, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the two locations for its Cultivate Food, Ideas & Music Festivals for 2012. Denver, the burrito chain's birthplace…

Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.

Starbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs

June 8, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.

Seattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout

June 7, 2012

Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…

Honey Badger flavor comes to Red Mango

June 7, 2012

Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor called "Honey Badger." The company is promoting the flavor exclusively through its social media…

The Melt adds breakfast

June 4, 2012

Grilled cheese concept The Melt is now serving breakfast at its three San Francisco locations, starting at 7 a.m. The menu includes the Egg-In-A-Hole Melt…

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands menu

May 31, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the addition of kabobs and Hibiscus Mango Iced Tea Fusion to its menu selection.

Pinkberry toppings bar loses trans fats, high fructose corn syrup

May 30, 2012

In its effort to continually offer customers high quality, fresh products, Pinkberry has revamped its signature toppings bar to include only items that are…

A case for growing catering revenue

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Years ago, I enjoyed watching old episodes of “Perry Mason.” The drama that occurred in his courtroom really taught me that life is short and often there is a…