Firehouse Subs signs Coke deal

October 9, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has signed a multi-year beverage contract with The Coca-Cola Co., the company announced. Firehouse Subs will serve Coke…

Jimmy John's intros new sandwich

October 9, 2008

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops has introduced its first new menu item in four years, the company announced.   The Ultimate Porker Club…

JFK airport debuts self-order outlets

October 9, 2008

 

Rumbi Island Grill to enter California market

October 8, 2008

SANDY, Utah — Rumbi Island Grill plans to enter the California market through an area development agreement with restaurateur Paulo Salgado.   The partnership…

Organic to Go sales up 72 percent

October 7, 2008

SEATTLE — Sales at Organic To Go are projected to reach $6.4 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company said in a preliminary sales release.

Caught in the crisis

Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.

Just like Mom's

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

October 6, 2008

Comfort foods capture the hearts and stomachs of consumers.  

Starbucks under fire for water usage

October 5, 2008

Herald Sun (Australia): Starbucks is being criticized by environmental groups after a report in a British newspaper alleged the company wasted millions of…

Organic To Go opens flagship Seattle location

October 1, 2008

SEATTLE — Organic fast casual chain Organic To Go has opened a flagship café in Seattle, which features an open-market feel and a larger footprint than other…

Starbucks rolls out Doubleshot Espresso drinks in Japan

September 30, 2008

TOKYO — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Suntory Ltd. have announced plans to launch Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Doppio and Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Con Panna…

Saladworks reaches 100-store milestone

September 29, 2008

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Twenty-two years after opening its first store, Saladworks will open its 100th location. The new store, which will open Oct. 1, will be…

From single-unit success to multiunit growth

The decision to develop a multiunit franchise may give an owner more control.

Togo's to drop prices on Wednesdays

September 29, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO  — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced the start of 1970s Flashback Wednesdays to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. …

Starbucks to intro new breakfast sandwiches

September 23, 2008

BusinessWeek: Starbucks plans to introduce new warm breakfast sandwiches begining next week, the company said. The new sandwiches, called Piadini, will feature…

Zebu Forno launches happy hour menu

September 21, 2008

RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno, a European-style bakery/café, has introduced a specially priced Happy Hour menu, the company has announced. The menu is designed…

Tropical Smoothie launches bistro sandwich menu

September 17, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has created a new line of bistro sandwiches that will be available at all 275 café locations.   The sandwich menu…

Fla. Restaurant Show highlights future trends

Despite Tropical Storm Hanna, about 15,000 attendees gathered for 2008 show.

Planet Smoothie partners with Highbush Blueberry Council

September 14, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its collaboration with the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) to promote the benefits of blueberries from Sept. 1…

El Pollo Loco intros grilled chicken tortilla roll

September 11, 2008

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco has announced the introduction of its latest menu item, the Grilled Chicken Tortilla Roll.

Camille's intros grilled chicken wrap

September 10, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the systemwide roll out of its Chicken Artichoke Grilled Hot Wrap as a limited time offering.   The wrap…