Albany County, N.Y., passes menu labeling

August 13, 2009

Albany County, N.Y., lawmakers have passed a local law requiring restaurant chains with 10 or more units to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards…

Red Mango builds Austin, Texas, presence

August 12, 2009

Red Mango has plans to develop six new units in the Austin, Texas, market as part of a franchise development agreement the company has signed with Ramiro…

Consumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development

August 11, 2009

Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…

Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future

August 10, 2009

The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.

Quiznos CEO rolls out product Flex Plan

August 9, 2009

Quiznos CEO Rick Schaden has announced the Quiznos' Flex Plan business model, a pipeline for new product innovation that adjusts based on economic shifts. The…

Pat & Oscar's rolls out new menu items

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The menu additions are being rolled out systemwide after a six week test led to an 11% average-check increase.

Study: Moms view fast casuals as not kid-friendly

August 4, 2009

A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…

Camille's to test dinner entrees

August 3, 2009

Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the test phase of its new "after five" dinner menu, available at the Camille's 96th and Riverside location in Tulsa…

Beverage trends all about health and variety

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More flavors and healthier options are in store as restaurants and beverage providers try to quench consumers' thirst for choice. 

Webinar to focus on restaurant protection during a foodborne illness incident

July 29, 2009

Fastcasual.com, in partnership with Risk Services Corp., is hosting a free webinar Aug. 4 from 2-3 p.m. intended to inform restaurant operators how they can…

Fungus hits tomato crops in Northeast

July 28, 2009

A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…

Research reveals produce in foodservice opportunities

Restaurant operators want to use more fresh produce but need help incorporating those items onto the menu.

Tropical Smoothie fundraiser raises $275K

July 26, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Café's second fundraiser for Camp Sunshine has raised $275,000, far exceeding the company's first fund-raising total of $125,000 collected…

Burgerville dispatches mobile food truck

July 22, 2009

Burgerville is getting set to launch a mobile food truck in the Portland, Ore., area, according to an article in The Oregonian.   The truck will be introduced…

Red Mango to launch probiotic iced teas

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 21, 2009

Through its Facebook page, Red Mango has announced the introduction of its exclusive line of all-natural probiotic iced teas, to be offered beginning July 2…

California Tortilla rolls out carnitas LTO

July 19, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has announced it has updated their limited-time-offer menu for the third quarter with three new pork carnitas-based items…

McAlister's Deli to give away sweet tea

July 15, 2009

RIDGELAND, Miss. — McAlister's Corp. is declaring July 23 "Free Tea Day" and will give away sweet tea all day at participating McAlister's Deli restaurants…

10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving revealed

July 15, 2009

CLEVELAND — Insurance.com, an online auto insurance agency, has released its list of Top 10 foods to avoid while driving, the company has announced.   Eating…

Zaxby's expands menu offerings

July 13, 2009

ATHENS, Ga. — Zaxby's has announced the introduction of its new Italian-inspired menu items with the help of two Italian celebrities. To promote the new…

Chipotle founder testifies before House Committee

July 13, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Founder, chairman and co-CEO Steve Ells testified July 13 before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 1549, the…