Top That! Breaks ground on first franchise

April 18, 2011

Top That! Pizza has broken ground on its first franchise location in Broken Arrow, Okla. The new store will be operated by franchisees Russell Leonard and…

FohBoh and NetWorld Alliance partner to host Foodservice Social Media Universe

April 18, 2011

FohBoh Social Media and NetWorld Alliance, publisher of FastCasual.com, QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, have partnered to produce the Foodservice Social…

Tiki, sangria, kombucha oh my!

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Winter is to spring as the economic crisis is to the recovery. And thank goodness spring is finally here.

Follow the leader: Menu development for kids

By Cari Price

Decoded: the National Menu Labeling Law

By Lara Baldwin

Freshii celebrates spring with seasonal menu

April 12, 2011

In tune with the warming breeze, Freshii has introduced new items to its menu.

Moe's Southwest Grill executive chef earns UFPA top honors

April 12, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill’s executive chef Dan Barash will be honored by the United Fresh Produce Association in the quick-service restaurant category for his…

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

Caribou Coffee brews up low cal beverages

April 11, 2011

Caribou Coffee is offering guests a newly expanded line of beverages with 40 percent fewer calories under the Northern Lite moniker that includes mochas…

Raw explained: Tips and tricks for offering raw dishes on your menu

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?

Fazoli’s goes old school for new promotion

April 7, 2011

Photos of mullet haircuts, parachute pants and any other "old school" behavior can be traded in for free spaghetti as part of a new promotion developed by…

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

MOD Pizza’s growth boosted by Starbucks-heavy advisory group

April 5, 2011

MOD Pizza has opened its fourth unit, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Wingstop Q1 sales up 2.5 percent

April 5, 2011

Texas-based Wingstop released its first quarter 2011 results, which included a same-store sales increase of 2.5 percent over the same quarter last year.

Macro trends to shift thinking in fast casual

More modern and creative cuisine and beverages to make fast casual menu appearances.

Zaxby's leverages star power for new ad campaign

April 4, 2011

Zaxby's has enlisted two celebrities for its latest TV advertising campaign. Ryan Stiles, best known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Drew…

Timothy's World Coffee opens first US location

April 4, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first U.S. location at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Timothy's café holdings were acquired by Bruegger's…

Tom & Eddie's ready for more expansion

April 3, 2011

Tom & Eddie's is set to open its third location in Deerfield, Ill. in June with its largest restaurant to date.

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Fresh to Order readies for aggressive growth

March 31, 2011

Pierre Panos, creator of Stoney River Legendary Steaks, teamed up with Atlanta chef Jesse Gideon to open their first Fresh to Order (f2o) concept in Atlanta in…