Caribou Coffee launches light and dark roasts

January 22, 2012

Caribou Coffee has announced the launch two new coffees, crafted to bring coffee drinkers a broad spectrum of flavors available. Starlight and Eclipse round…

Concept watch: Melthouse Bistro

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Milwaukee-based Melthouse Bistro was designed to reflect the "barn to bistro" movement.

Energy Kitchen trims fat from menu prices

January 18, 2012

Energy Kitchen, which has restaurant locations in New York, New Jersey and Florida, has cut its menu prices and is introducing better-for-you combo meals.

What else can I get you?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Listen to your customers before -- and after -- tweaking your menu options, and teach your staff how to sell something new.

Pinkberry co-founder arrested for alleged assault

January 17, 2012

Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron.

Manhattan Bagel adds breakfast favorites to menu

January 17, 2012

Manhattan Bagel has added several new breakfast items to its menu, available now for a limited time.

Panda Express celebrates Chinese New Year with free Firecracker Chicken

January 17, 2012

Panda Express will celebrate the 2012 Chinese New Year holiday and the Year of the Dragon on Jan. 23 with a free entree serving of Firecracker Chicken Breast…

Freshii launches global energy challenge

January 17, 2012

All winter long, Freshii is celebrating resolutions, health tips, and inspirational words of wisdom on Facebook and Twitter through its global energy challenge.

Restaurant industry's 2012 trends shaped by demographics, nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NPD Group's research also expects retail competition to increase and commodity prices to affect menu offerings.

But I thought it was being done – Inspecting the expected

We may have too much faith that it cannot happen, or won’t happen or we’re simply naïve. Perhaps we don’t seek, therefore we don’t find. Maybe it’s…

Taco Bell taking cues from higher-end rivals

January 15, 2012

Amidst declining unit counts and a consumer perception of poor food quality, executives at Taco Bell are working to reimage the former Yum! Brands star.

Veggie Grill expands beyond Calif. roots

January 12, 2012

Veggie Grill is about to open its first location outside of Southern California in Beaverton, Ore. Veggie Grill is able to move into the Portland, Ore., market…

Fresh To Order to build growth on 'fast fine' platform

January 12, 2012

New menu items, re-imaged restaurants, leadership changes and grand openings are just a few of the developments ahead that will drive growth for Fresh To Order…

Starbucks promotes blonde ambition

January 11, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the availability of Starbucks Blonde Roast, a lighter roast coffee from the company designed to meet the needs of the 5…

La Madeleine adds to 'Smart Choices'

January 11, 2012

La Madeleine Country French Cafés are adding several new options to its everyday SMART CHOICES menu. The new alternatives are available now through March 20.

Zpizza introduces fan-created pizza

January 9, 2012

To celebrate National Pizza Week, Jan. 9-15, zpizza has added the fan-created Pepperoni Caprese Pizza to its menu through the end of January.

Moe's goes touchscreen with Coca-Cola Freestyle

January 9, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced it will launch the Coca-Cola Freestyle in all 420 locations. To date, the machine has been in use in 140 Moe's locations.

Wingstop celebrates successful 2011

January 9, 2012

Wingstop celebrated a groundbreaking year in 2011 – opening 34 new restaurants, including its 500th location in Brooklyn, N.Y. – and reaching more than eight…

California Tortilla says "VegMe!"

January 9, 2012

California Tortilla wants guests to eat their vegetables this month and they are giving back to the community in the process.

Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model

January 8, 2012

Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.