Tropical Smoothie Café listed on Inc. 5,000

September 17, 2007

DESTIN, Fla. — Inc. magazine has ranked Tropical Smoothie Café in the top half of its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in…

Reducing risk: The search for reputable employees

A few dollars spent on a background check can save thousands later.          

Starbucks launches Ramadan Frappuccino

September 13, 2007

Dubai City Guide: Starbucks outlets in the Middle East have introduced a Date Frappuccino in celebration of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The new menu…

Taco Del Mar to expand into New England

September 13, 2007

SEATTLE — New England-area Subway franchisee Brenda Bohinc has signed on to be a master developer with Mexican concept Taco Del Mar.   Bohinc's territory…

Bruegger's launches signature soups

September 12, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced its new line up of signature soups, custom crafted by Philip Smith, Bruegger's executive chef. Additionally…

Judge strikes down NY calorie-counts rule, NRA reacts

September 11, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement in response to Tuesday's U.S. federal district court decision to strike down a…

Coke, Caribou partner on iced coffee beverage

September 10, 2007

MSN: Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. have started to roll out a new line of ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages. The product, made and…

Baja Fresh expands menu

September 9, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its expanded menu options, including two beef burritos, two shrimp burritos, fire-roasted…

Shane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion

September 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…

Einstein Bros., Noah's bring back fall flavors

September 9, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will bring back fall flavors in its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations beginning Sept.

Native brews offered at Mid-Atlantic Expo

September 9, 2007

Four years ago, an idea was fermenting for the selection of brews offered at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo.   Instead of a traditional…

Schlotzsky's launches Italian-inspired LTO items

September 6, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-casual deli chain Schlotzsky's is offering three Italian-inspired items for a limited time. New items include: Slicey Meatball…

Baskin-Robbins manager kills would-be robber

September 6, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia): The manager of a Baskin-Robbins store in South Richmond shot and killed a man who attempted to rob the store with a BB…

HMSHost to partner with Baja Fresh for travel outlets

September 6, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — HMSHost Corp., which operates shopping and dining outlets in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, has chosen Baja Fresh…

Summit seminar to tackle franchising pitfalls

September 6, 2007

Rich Hicks doesn't want to make the same mistakes others have made. The founder and president of Tin Star Southwest Grill hopes to learn from his peers…

The culturization of yogurt

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Health benefits, healthful toppings give yogurt concepts an energy boost.

Planet Smoothie, SoBe partner on new beverage launch

September 4, 2007

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with South Beach Beverage Company Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., to develop a line of energy…

Panera reports 3% comps jump

September 4, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company on Sept. 5 reported systemwide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.1 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, 2007. …

New report highlights worldwide QSRs

September 3, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 2007 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report to its offering.   The Fast…

Qdoba intros shredded pork, ancho chile barbecue sauce

September 3, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide addition of seasoned shredded pork to its menu.   Additionally, Qdoba has created an Ancho Chile…