Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show

June 25, 2012

The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…

Billabong event benefits Chipotle Cultivate Foundation

June 24, 2012

Billabong has announced that the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, an organization committed to creating a more sustainable and healthful food supply and to…

Bruegger's adds summertime LTOs

June 24, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels has announced the launch of several new limited-time offers, available now through Sept. 18.

Fresh to Order launches line of 'better for you' burgers

June 21, 2012

Fresh To Order (f2o) has announced plans to add a new line of “better for you burgers” to its menu. Offerings will include a vegetarian black bean burger that…

FreshBerry opens unit No. 40

June 21, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its 40th FreshBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt store. The new store, located in Charlotte, N.C., is…

Podcast highlights FastCasual.com Top 100, annual benchmark report

FastCasual.com launched its 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers in the company's first quarter, along with its annual Fast Casual State of the Industry Benchmark…

Seattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY

June 21, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…

Retail vs. restaurant competition heats up

June 21, 2012

The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…

Start spreading the beverage news

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…

Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 20, 2012

Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…

Red Mango, Texting Awareness Foundation team up for driver safety

June 20, 2012

Texting and driving is the No. 1 killer of teens in America, and Memorial Day through Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days of summer from critical…

Firehouse Subs pork & slaw sandwich launches nationally

June 20, 2012

Based on consumer demand, Firehouse Subs has announced the national launch of its King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich. The sandwich will be available for…

Food allergies hit more city kids

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Food allergies and special dining needs are rising, so it's important for restaurants to learn how to cater to this growing demographic.

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.