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…

Ivar's to host 70-year celebration

September 10, 2008

SEATTLE — Ivar's seafood chain is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a host of special events Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 2008.   Ivar Haglund opened his first…

Smoothie King launches coffee-based beverages

September 9, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has added six new coffee-based smoothies to its menu. The chain has invited guests to try the new blends for free…

Pat & Oscar's expands Italian menu with meatballs

September 8, 2008

SAN DIEGO — As the first of several seasonal-themed promotions, Pat & Oscar's is adding meatballs to its menu offerings. The items are part of the…

Organic To Go intros seasonal catering menu

September 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Organic To Go has announced the launch of its new seasonal fall and winter catering menu. Created for groups of five to 1,000, the…

Cosi asks consumers to 'lighten up'

September 8, 2008

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Beginning the week of Sept 8, Cosi guests will have more opportunities to make healthier choices, as the sandwich chain rolls out…

Mid-Atlantic to showcase new products, services

September 7, 2008

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, slated to take place Sept. 17-18, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer a variety…

Burgerville dubbed Portland's best burger

September 4, 2008

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has announced it has been selected "Best Burger" in Portland, Ore., by AOL City's Best users. Each year, the AOL City's Best…

Jim Valentino promoted to Tropical Smoothie president

September 4, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the promotion of Jim Valentino to president. Valentino has been with the company since May of 200…

Jamba reports Q2 results for 2008

September 3, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 15, 2008. The company's statements include the…

Moe's intros grain-fed pulled pork

September 3, 2008

ATLANTA — Grain-fed pulled pork is joining marinated grilled chicken, steak, tofu, ground beef and fish to become the sixth protein option at Moe's Southwest…

Dallas Starbucks to launch new breakfast offerings

September 2, 2008

Pegasus News (Dallas): Starbucks locations in Dallas will start to offer a new menu of "healthy" breakfast items. The menu includes oatmeal, apple-bran…

Marble Slab Creamery, Freshens open co-branded unit

August 28, 2008

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery and Freshëns Quality Brands have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Woodland Hills, Calif. The co-branded concept…

Del Taco kicks off employee recipe contest

August 25, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced the kick off of its second annual Golden Taco Recipe contest. The contest is a chance for Taco Del employees to…

Spicing up the holidays

Operators look to holiday flavors that border on the bold and exotic.

Snappy Salads to serve all-natural soda

August 21, 2008

DALLAS — Dallas-based salad concept Snappy Salads has announced that it is now carrying all-natural soft drinks sweetened with cane sugar by Boylan, in an…

Camille's rolls out smoothie line

August 21, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the immediate rollout of its new low-cal smoothie drink creation, the Slim Smoothie, available in…

Independents no longer fear Starbucks

August 20, 2008

Seattle Times: Independent coffee shops often thrive when a Starbucks is nearby. According to research firm Mintel, independent and small-chain coffeehouses…

Texas operator signs with Einstein Noah

August 20, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has signed a multiunit development agreement with restaurateur Charles Loflin to franchise Einstein Bros.

Starbucks, Pepsi and Unilever partner to grow Tazo Tea

August 19, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co., PepsiCo Inc. and Unilever have jointly announced a licensing agreement for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of…