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Laughing Planet Café partners with Truitt Bros. for bean supply
June 22, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. — After two years of intensive testing and sampling, Laughing Planet Café is introducing "smart beans" into its seven Oregon restaurants. The…
read nowBruegger's returns Pretzel Bagel to summer menu
June 21, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is bringing back its Pretzel Bagel, which was first introduced in 2007. Guests can choose to eat the…
read nowPenn Station announces systemwide roll-out of cold subs
June 17, 2009
CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to complement its menu of 12 hot, grilled-to-order subs. Following…
read nowSmoothie King recognizes top franchisees
June 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — When Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2009 Franchise Conference June 12-13, it took a few minutes to honor top franchisees. "In spite of…
read nowPizza Fusion to be sold in schools, universities
June 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…
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Fast casuals leverage the power of Twitter
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How brands are finding value in real-time communication via the microblogging site.
read nowBurke Corp. recognized for environmental management system
June 15, 2009
NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has received a third-tier Master Achiever Pioneer Star (MAPS) Award from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for implementing and…
read nowNoodles & Company opens Calif. locations
June 11, 2009
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Noodles & Company has announced it will open its first restaurant in Roseville, Calif., on June 19 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant will…
read nowMintel releases findings on trends in ice cream, coffeehouses and alcohol
June 10, 2009
CHICAGO — Restaurant industry research firm Mintel has released new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and…
read nowSchlotzsky's rolls out trio of sandwiches
June 9, 2009
Austin, Texas — Schlotzsky's has launched its Bacon Smokecheezy Three-zy menu items at locations until August 30, the company has announced. The product line…
read nowLe Pain Quotidien issues allergy alert
June 9, 2009
NEW YORK — The manufacturer of Le Pain Quotidien's Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread is recalling a limited number of 14.15-oz. jars of Noir Belgian Dark…
read nowPanera Bread, Starbucks receive Zagat survey awards
June 8, 2009
NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…
read nowStarbucks to drop high-fructose corn syrup
June 4, 2009
Reuters: Starbucks Corp. plans to revamp its menu at the end of this month to lure health- and cost-conscious consumers. On June 30, the coffee chain will…
read nowMonkeyMedia debuts QSR catering software solution
June 3, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — MonkeyMedia Software, provider of web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, has released MonkeyCatering 3.0…
read nowBoston Market puts BBQ on the menu
June 1, 2009
GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced it is introducing Summertime BBQ selections to the menu. The limited-time menu is now available nationwide through…
read nowPotbelly adds Zapp's potato chips to offerings
June 1, 2009
CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works is having a "Free Chip Celebration" on June 3 to introduce its new side offering: Zapp's potato chips. On June 3 from 1…
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Drive sales through employee-performance programs
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual operators boost retention and brand loyalty by giving back to their employees.
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs brings back Chipotle Chicken sandwich
May 28, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has re-introduced its Chipotle Chicken sandwich for a limited time, the company has announced. The sandwich, which…
read nowBruegger's launches summer menu items
May 28, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced it is serving up new menu items — including two iced coffee drinks — and bringing back an old favorite. To beat the…
read nowEVOS to open Miami locations
May 27, 2009
MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…
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