WOW intros limited-time offers

February 8, 2009

NEW ORLEANS — WOW Café and Wingery has introduced three limited-time lunch items, the Mardi Gras Mambo Wrap, Shrimp Po'boy and Catfish Po'boy. The company…

Starbucks looks to value meals as menu possibility

February 4, 2009

Associated Press: Starbucks Corp. CEO Howard Schultz described to investors last week an initiave by the company to launch "several breakfast pairings" at…

Pat & Oscar's launches new Chipotle Pastrami Melt

February 4, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants is expanding its line of hot premium sandwiches with the introduction of the new Chipotle Pastrami Melt. The sandwich…

Shane's Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie open in the Middle East

One of each concept opens in Saudi Arabian mall.

Corner Bakery Cafe part of Grammy festivities

February 4, 2009

DALLAS — On Feb. 6, Corner Bakery Cafe will bring its signature catering services to the backstage official Talent Gift Lounge for the 51st Annual Grammy…

Is the soda fountain fizzing out?

February 3, 2009

The carbonated drink market is changing as specialty drinks gain ground

El Pollo Loco debuts Chicken Carnitas

January 29, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — From Jan. 29 through the middle of May, El Pollo Loco will offer Chicken Carnitas, prepared using traditional methods with citrus and…

Panera Bread to giveaway coffee, new menu item samples

January 22, 2009

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — On Jan. 28, Panera Bread bakery-cafes throughout the country are inviting customers to celebrate Panera's new breakfast experience by…

Rubio's to give away free fish tacos

January 18, 2009

KNXV-TV Phoenix: Arizona Cardinals football fans will get a free fish taco at Rubio's restaurants in Arizona because the team won Sunday's NFC Championship.

NRA Show 2009 outlines educational offerings

January 18, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 6…

Bruegger's debuts French Toast bagel

January 14, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is serving up its Sunday Brunch Sandwich, the company has announced.   The name is inspired by the…

Qdoba Mexican Grill gets new custom Muzak programming

January 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

Quiznos new ad campaign touts lower prices

January 12, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos launched a new ad campaign Jan. 11, touting lower prices, including 20 subs that are now under $5.

Taco Del Mar intros low-cal burrito

January 7, 2009

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has launched a 320-calorie burrito, available at all Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho Taco Del Mar locations in 2009.   The…

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes debuts spicy chili

January 7, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes has announced the January introduction of its X-Treme Spice Vegetable Chili with Energy Boost.   The chili combines…

Starbucks launches new tea-based beverages

December 30, 2008

Dallas Business Journal: Starbucks Corp. is changing course slightly by emphasizing its tea offerings at the end of 2008. The company is introducing three new…

Truitt Bros. opens new plant in Kentucky

December 22, 2008

EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. — Truitt Bros. Inc. celebrated its expansion into the eastern United States with the grand opening of a new food processing plant in East…

Technomic names restaurant trends for 2009

December 18, 2008

CHICAGO — Foodservice consultants and research firm Technomic has released its top trends for the restaurant industry in 2009.   The consulting group said…

Jamba Juice tests oatmeal

December 17, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times: Jamba Juice will begin to sell oatmeal in Chicago today in advance of a national launch of the item next month. Jamba, with about 70…

McDonald's billboards take jab at Starbucks

December 11, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: McDonald's has erected a billboard near the Starbucks headquarters that reads, "four bucks is dumb." Another billboard reads…