Jamba Juice launches Blackberry Bliss as summertime LTO

May 27, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the national rollout of a limited-time only seasonal smoothie, the Blackberry Bliss, and its coinciding summer…

Beverage report tracks Bruegger's, Atlanta Bread and Cosi offerings

May 27, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Restaurant Beverage Trends in the United States 2009" report to their offerings. …

McDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes

May 26, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…

Noodles & Co. expands Spaghetti & Meatballs launch

May 25, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has introduced its new signature Spaghetti & Meatballs dish to markets in Virginia, North Carolina and…

NRA 2009: Videos from the show floor

May 25, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show wrapped up earlier this week. 

Jamba Juice forms new licensing strategy

May 20, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the addition of Oregon Ice Cream and Think Wow Toys as new licensees. Supporting Jamba's recently announced…

Ben & Jerry's relaunches limited Elton John flavor

May 20, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — After launching a one-week, limited edition flavor to recognize Elton John's first trip to Vermont, and to raise money for the Elton John…

Fazoli's rolls out new menu

May 20, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has announced the launch of its new menu being rolled out to all 260 locations. The menu features a selection of 35 new oven-baked…

N.Y. governor proposes wide-reaching menu labeling bill

May 19, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David A. Paterson has announced he has proposed legislation to help fight obesity by requiring calorie posting in restaurants…

Mini sandwiches latest Camille's menu rollout

May 19, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…

NRA 2009: Five hot new products on the show floor

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 15, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicked off today at Chicago's McCormick Place. The show runs May 16-19 and features new…

Second national menu labeling bill introduced

May 14, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) have…

Freshberry goes global with 120-unit deal

May 12, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced a 120-unit agreement with Saudi-based United Food Co. to begin franchising FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt…

InnoWare Plastic debuts two-color, eco-friendly container options

May 10, 2009

ATLANTA — InnoWare Plastic Inc. has announced the addition of two green material options to its popular OctaView line of take-out food containers – now…

NRA events include menu beverage pairings, Salute to Excellence gala

May 6, 2009

The National Restaurant Association will feature a new event during its International Wine, Spirits & Beer show (IWSB). The Menu Pairings Event will be…

Rubio's rolls out all-American taco

May 5, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the introduction of its new All-American Taco, featuring a char-grilled, beef patty seasoned with…

Burgerville adds beer and wine pairings to menu

May 4, 2009

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched the pairing of local beers and wines to its new, gourmet seasonal menu offerings at its Salmon Creek restaurant in…

Planet Smoothie opens first New York locations

May 3, 2009

NEW YORK — Planet Smoothie has announced the grand opening of its three newest locations inside Manhattan's Penn Station, opening May 18. The opening marks…

Noodles & Co. launches spaghetti & meatballs dish across Oregon

May 3, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. — Noodles & Company is introducing a new signature dish to its Oregon menu -- Spaghetti & Meatballs. The new dish will be available at…

Pinkberry announces new growth capital, expansion agreements

May 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has announced two significant milestones — more than $9 million of new funding from both current and new investors as well as global…