Togo's announces expansion, rebranding strategies

October 12, 2010

Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced plans for its growth strategy. Founded in 1971, the 242-unit, West Coast-based sandwich company plans to add at least 50 new…

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

Where technology and logistics are expected to lead the restaurant industry.

Jimmy John's sues for trademark infringement

October 11, 2010

Chicago-based Haltsed Street International Inc., parent company of Halsted Street Deli, has been sued by Jimmy John's Enterprises LLC for trademark…

Freshii expanding into Nashville, San Francisco

October 11, 2010

Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos expands in the East Coast

October 10, 2010

A new Fresh-Mex concept is growing in the East Coast. Hot Harry's, which features burritos, tacos and nachos at the fast casual and catering occasions, will…

Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.

What does research in chicken consumers tell your restaurant business?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Market Force (www.marketforce) consumer survey on chicken preferences and trends

Focus Brands adds Auntie Anne's to portfolio

October 7, 2010

Focus Brands, which subsidizes Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill and Seattle's Best Coffee, has signed a definitive agreement to…

Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi to celebrate Zoup! grand re-opening

October 7, 2010

Seinfeld's famed Soup Nazi will be making a special appearance at Zoup! in Southfield, Mich., to celebrate the location's grand re-opening.

Noodles & Company creates line of sandwiches

October 5, 2010

Noodles & Company has capitalized on the popularity of its noodle dishes with the rollout of several customer favorites as sandwiches. The offering is now…

Jamba Juice renews Nestlé USA retail partnership

October 4, 2010

Nestlé USA, part of Nestlé, S.A., and Jamba Juice Company, are in the process of signing a renewed partnership for the development of a ready-to-drink line of…

Zaxby's adds Southern twist to milkshake line

September 30, 2010

Zaxby's has captured the essence of a Southern favorite in its new Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake, which debuts in restaurants this week. Available for a limited…

Corner Bakery Cafe intros Green Chile & Chicken Panini

September 30, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has introduced the newest member to its panini menu line. The Green Chile & Chicken Panini features autumn-roasted green chiles (grown…

Schlotzsky’s is first Austin restaurant to intro Coca-Cola Freestyle

September 30, 2010

Austin-based Schlotzsky's will be the first restaurant in Austin, Texas, to offer the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain. Schlotzsky’s initially plans to feature the…

Boston Market CEO leaves post

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Boston Market's CEO F. Lane Cardwell is stepping down and will be replaced by George Michel, former CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc.

Bruegger’s celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2010

On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…

Manhattan Bagel cuts the fat with bagel thins

September 28, 2010

Manhattan Bagel has unveiled a new line of lower calorie, lower fat bagel thin sandwiches, to complement its new Lighter Side Breakfast Menu.

Ben & Jerry's complies with CSPI request

September 27, 2010

The makers of Ben & Jerry's ice cream have agreed to drop "all natural" from its retail label after receiving the request from the Center for Science in…

Bruegger's launches fall LTO

September 26, 2010

Starting September 22, all Bruegger's locations will offer diners a deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired menu options.

A cocktail walks into a bar

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“I cannot believe I agreed to do this,” she thought as she entered the almost empty bar. “I mean, what on earth was I thinking? It was that little Daiquiri…