Cold Stone to open in Scandinavia

March 5, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, part of the Kahala Corp. family of brands, has reached an agreement with Cold Stone ApS to open more than 40 stores…

Sonic launches premium coffee drinks

March 5, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In will launch a new line of premium coffee drinks nationally March 10.

Schlotzsky's returns the Angus Round Up

March 3, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas — Back by popular demand, Schlotzsky's participating locations will offer the Angus Round Up along with three new meaty sandwiches: the Bacon…

Quiznos intros Prime Rib Ranchero

March 3, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announed the launch of its new Prime Rib Ranchero, a spicy addition to the prime rib sandwich line. The Southwest-inspired sandwich is…

Starbucks debuts chocolate line

March 3, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. has unvelied Starbucks Chocolate — a new portfolio of artisan-style chocolate inspired by Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea and other…

Fletcher named Smoothie King COO

March 2, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has announced the appointment of Tom Fletcher to the position of chief operating officer.

Boneheads sauces win 2008 Scovie Awards

February 27, 2008

ATLANTA — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken recently was awarded three 2008 Scovie Awards for its signature Piri Piri sauces, the company has…

Planet Smoothie celebrates new SeaWorld waterpark

February 27, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with Aquatica, a new SeaWorld waterpark set to open March 1. Aquatica is across the street from SeaWorld…

Yogen Früz to add 60 Japan locations

February 26, 2008

TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…

Fast casuals tackle obesity issues

Smaller portion sizes, healthier beverages part of industry push.

Marble Slab celebrates 25 years

February 19, 2008

NEW YORK — In celebration of its 25-year anniversary, Marble Slab has introduced a line of nonfat and no-sugar-added frozen yogurts, announced parent…

Daphne's intros FireFeta at Costco

February 18, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daphne's Greek Cafe has partenered with Costco Warehouses to sell its brand of FireFeta topping and spread, available for a limited time.…

Tropical Smoothie launches 'supercharged' menu

February 18, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced its new menu category of Supercharged Smoothies that contain pomegranate, goji and acai at all 250-plus…

Chipotle goes all-natural in Minn. restaurants

February 17, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is serving naturally raised beef in all 44 of its Minnesota restaurants. All of Chipotle's naturally…

Site sends restaurant nutrition data by text

February 17, 2008

The Press of Atlantic City: Diet.com recently launched Nutrition on the Go, a text-messaging service that lets consumers check out the calories, carbs and fat…

Grocery sales boost operations

Operator partnerships with grocery, beverage giants prove profitable.

Dunkin' Donuts launches oven-toasted menu

February 12, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has launched a new, all-day oven-toasted menu, marking the most significant change to Dunkin' Donuts product lineup since the…

Ellianos Coffee Company establishes nutritional panel

February 7, 2008

LAKE CITY, Fla. — The growing demand for healthier menu choices has led Ellianos Coffee Company to establish the Ellianos Nutritional Panel, designed to…

Study: Personality traits linked to Mexican food preferences

February 6, 2008

DENVER — The results of a new Mexican food "Q-dentity" study, conducted by Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research…

Planet Smoothie issues call for green inventors

February 5, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announce its "New Year! New Look! New You!" campaign. The promotion kicks off this month and includes wellness and weight-loss…