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.

Zaxby's brings back celebrity commercials

January 8, 2012

Zaxby’s has announced the return of its Fried Pickles and is featuring its Chicken Finger Sandwich Meal as part of the chain’s latest promotion. The menu items…

Convenience stores, QSR, fast casual and the food police

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Perhaps it is consumers who should be studied further to uncover the reason for their behavioral disconnects, instead of placing all the blame on QSRs and…

Fazoli's offering incentives to keep New Year's resolution

January 5, 2012

Fazoli's is offering an incentive for those who stick to their New Year's resolution. On Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers who bring a workout video or…

What’s on your kids’ menu?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

About 8 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have some kind of food allergy.

Caribou Coffee 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified

January 4, 2012

Caribou Coffee has announced that all of its coffees and espressos are now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, making it the first major U.S.

Red Mango: 2011 was record year

January 4, 2012

Red Mango has announced that it had a record year for franchise development in 2011. The company awarded agreements for more than 70 new domestic locations…

Jamba launches new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies

January 3, 2012

On Jan. 5, 2012, Jamba Juice will launch new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost. The new smoothie platform reinforces Jamba's commitment to…

Gloves! The controversy continues – Part 1

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…

Ring in 2012 with organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in…