Tropical Smoothie Café’s National Flip Flop Day Campaign $310,000

July 21, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café's third annual National Flip Flop Day fundraiser has set a donation record for the chain, which was able to collect $310,000 for Camp…

McAlister’s Deli pairs with Monkey Media

July 20, 2010

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, has announced that McAlister's Deli has selected…

Smashburger rolls out sweet potato, fried pickle Smashsides nationwide

July 20, 2010

Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" restaurant, is now offering its delicious Sweet Potato Smashfries and fried pickles at all 71 locations nationwide…

People - The threshold to success

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales…

I’ll say it again – gluten free is a house of cards

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

The spiders in my back yard suffer from over inflated egos and exaggerated senses of self importance. Lack of ambition is something these mavericks will never…

The Counter beefs up menu with Burgers in a Bowl

July 18, 2010

The Counter has launched a new “Signature Burgers in a Bowl” menu featuring six pre-designed options for guests and another Build-Your-Own option.

Krispy Kreme, Peet’s Coffee & Tea among consumer favorites

July 15, 2010

According to a new study by Market Force Information, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the top three consumer-preferred coffee shop/snack…

What restaurants can learn from Apple

How food and beverage innovation can come from studying the technology giant.

Red Mango expands smoothie line

July 12, 2010

Red Mango is launching a national rollout of its expanded menu that features 22 smoothie varieties, including the nation's very first probiotic iced tea…

Chipotle restaurants in Chicago to offer children's menu

July 12, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new children's menu in the Chicago market beginning July 19. The effort is a continuation of a kids' meal program the…

Publix Deli to debut kids meals

July 11, 2010

In an attempt to appeal to parents and provide healthy on-the-go meals to children, Publix Deli will offer five fresh, ready-to-eat kids meals for $3.99. Each…

Cold brew coffee finds some mainstream success

While some argue the cold-brew process makes better-tasting beverages, it does pose some operational challenges.

Burger King Corp. to offer Seattle's Best in Canada restaurants

July 8, 2010

Burger King Corp. and Seattle's Best Coffee have announced they have signed an agreement to begin offering Seattle's Best Coffee in Burger King restaurants…

Energy Kitchen adds low-cal burgers to the menu

July 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen has announced the addition of two new burgers to its menu - each less than 500 calories. The burgers include the Supreme Sirloin Burger (47…

Bruegger’s adds new lemonade coolers, bagel breakfast sandwiches

July 7, 2010

This summer, Bruegger's Bagels will offer guests refreshing new summertime menu options and add to its popular and budget-friendly "4 under $4" breakfast…

Kids meal toys: Temptresses of joy or industry scapegoat?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

I awoke to a crime scene in my living room the other morning. Armed with just a bathrobe and mad hair I approached the blood stained cloth and bloody foot…

Moe's celebrates 10 years with free queso

July 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving each guest a free six ounce cup of its famous queso at all locations July 21. Guests can…

Fuddruckers begins Exotic Fridays Contest

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July 5, 2010

Fuddruckers has started to serve elk burgers as part of the company's Fudds Exotics menu platform that features game burgers and wild-caught salmon filet.

Fast casuals focus on food, health

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The fast casual segment has built a loyal following through its emphasis on quality and taste.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes intros new tropical menu

July 1, 2010

This July, Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes will feature a new Summer Tropics menu with brand new recipes featuring tropical and exotic flavors being offered…