Bruegger's adds Sun-Drenched Tomato and Bagel Salad

July 5, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's is offering a unique Italian-inspired salad to its bakeries with the addition of its Sun-Drenched Tomato and Bagel Salad, the…

Fast casual food trends: 2009 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From probiotics to family meals, restaurant brands tackle healthful menu items and value offerings.

Starbucks expands bakery offerings

July 1, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. is introducing several new baked goods in an effort to give customers healthier and better tasting food options. "Starbucks…

Tropical Smoothie launches BBQ trio sandwiches, lemonade smoothies

July 1, 2009

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café is offering for a limited time its BBQ Trio Sandwiches and Lemonade Smoothies. The items are available at all 28…

Jamba Inc. announces multiunit restaurant sale

July 1, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has announced sale of nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced in May 28. The…

How KidsMealDeals.com connects families to restaurant specials

The site features operator-posted content with the option for Web site and Google Maps links.

Togo's intros Roast Beef Bacon & Cheddar sandwich

June 30, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced it has introduced a new Roast Beef, Bacon & Cheddar sandwich.   The new sandwich features tender 9…

Burgerville intros July menu items

June 29, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. — July gourmet offerings at Burgerville will focus on a popular seasonal menu offering: Walla Walla Sweet Onions. Burgerville will begin…

Fuddruckers opens location near Reno, Nev.

June 28, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — Fuddruckers will open its 230th location with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony June 29, in Sparks, Nev., at The Legends at Sparks Marina, a…

The mobile restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New cell phone applications include consumer feedback capabilities, and create a lasting interactive presence with the consumer.

Sweet Leaf Tea adds distributor

June 23, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — Sweet Leaf Tea Company has announced Silver Eagle Distributors LP will be providing Sweet Leaf Tea to the greater Houston and San Antonio…

Share Our Strength to offer Great American Dine Out training webinars

June 23, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long, nationwide charitable event in which thousands of participating restaurants…

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…

Bruegger'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…

Penn 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…

Smoothie 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…

Pizza 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…

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.

Burke 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…

Noodles & 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…