Charley's Grilled Subs adds Oreo cookies to kid's meals

September 17, 2009

Starting this month, Charley's Grilled Subs will team-up with Nabisco to add Oreo cookies to its kids' meals at participating locations worldwide. The addition…

Pinkberry lands at LA airport

September 10, 2009

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corp. have opened Pinkberry at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is the first airport site for…

UFood launches new yogurt flavors, two new giveaway promos

September 10, 2009

Boston-based UFood Grill has announced new UBerry soft serve yogurt flavors at its Landmark Center/Fenway location. The flavors, vanilla and chocolate, are…

Chipotle to improve tomato pickers wages

September 9, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has reached an agreement with East Coast Farms, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, under which workers who…

Edible Arrangements launches new grab-and-go concept

September 8, 2009

Edible Arrangements has launched its new "core and station" store-enterprise development program and has announced the company's evolution into multiunit…

Burgerville pilots nutritional-information program

September 3, 2009

As menu-labeling legislation continues to be pushed nationwide, Burgerville is testing a system that will put personalized nutritional information on each…

Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice

Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.  

Qdoba Mexican Grill opens 500th restaurant

September 1, 2009

To celebrate the opening of Qdoba Mexican Grill's 500th restaurant in Centennial, Colo., Qdoba will give away free entrees to the first 500 people who enter…

Schlotzsky's brings back Angus offerings

Three Angus roast beef sandwiches find their way back onto the menu.

Mintel report finds energy drinks not getting healthier

August 30, 2009

A new report from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that the latest energy drink launches aren't getting healthier. Despite this, the…

Tropical Smoothie to let kids eat free

August 25, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Café is celebrating the introduction of its new Kids Combo Meals by offering kids 12 and younger a chance to enjoy the meals for free on…

Pei Wei intros Japanese Chile Beef Ramen

August 24, 2009

Pei Wei Asian Diner has announced the debut of a new dish, conceived to revolutionize the way people think about everyday ramen noodles.   The new dish…

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…