Celebrity chef to work with CRAEF students at Midwestern Expo

August 14, 2007

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) has announced that celebrity chef Tommy Tang will work with the 200…

Baja Fresh keeps Nacho Burrito

August 12, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced that it will keep the Nacho Burrito, introduced in May 2007, on its menu full-time.   The…

Saladworks joins Extreme Makeover team

August 8, 2007

CONSHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks is volunteering to help give a local family a fresh start as part of the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The fresh start…

Cappo intros dry-powdered ice-blended drink mixes

August 7, 2007

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Cappo will be unveiling its newest creation — a dry-powdered, ice-blended drink mix line — at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality…

What's eating casual dining?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The recent sale of Applebee's isn't so much about the proliferation of fast casuals as it is increasing costs.  

Fazoli's expands menu with Submarinos and panini sandwiches

August 6, 2007

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's restaurants have added two new menu items to its Italian Summer Flavors promotion: Submarinos and panini sandwiches.   Submarinos are…

Chipotle sets up CIA scholarships

August 6, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has established the Chipotle Mexican Grill Annual Scholarship beginning in the 2007-08 academic year.   The…

Famous Dave's comps, revenue increase

August 1, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Famous Dave's of America Inc. company-owned locations increased 3.5 percent for the second quarter of 2007 ended July 1.

Manhattan Bagel intros new menu lineup

August 1, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Manhattan Bagel has introduced three grilled-chicken menu options, available in the fall of 2007.   New menu items include the Pesto…

Franktitude unveils new hot dog offerings

August 1, 2007

MIAMI, Fla. — Miami-based hot dog chain Franktitude has added three new franks to its menu, the company has announced.   The new offerings include:   The…

Restaurant performance outlook rises in June

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…

Mr. Greek inks Tennessee development deal

July 30, 2007

ONTARIO, Canada — Mr. Greek has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop three restaurants to the Nashville area, the company announced.   The new…

New program to aid seafood buyers

July 29, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), whose members provide about 75 percent of all seafood consumed in the United States, recently formed…

Dave Matthews Band latest on Starbucks roster

July 29, 2007

SEATTLE — The new Dave Matthews Band CD, "Live Trax," will be available at company-operated Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada beginning July…

Tumaro's intros organic, whole wheat, tortillas

July 26, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Tumaro's Gourmet Tortillas has announced the launch of its new USDA certified organic tortillas for food service distribution.  …

Pat & Oscar's goes organic

July 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants is offering its first-ever organic menu choices, including an Organic Spinach Leaf Salad and organic side dishes on…

HMSHost completes Salt Lake City airport upgrade

July 25, 2007

BETHESDA, Md. — HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, announced today the completion of more than $4 million in renovations at…

How to cut food costs

Save money in the kitchen with these cost-cutting tips.

Spicy Pickle launches catering program

July 23, 2007

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has debuted its new catering program, featuring the chain's culinary-inspired subs and panini sandwiches. The program supplies individual…

Shane's franchisee pulls out of development deal

July 22, 2007

Times News (Tennessee): A Shane's Rib Shack franchisee has pulled out of six development deals for the Eastern Tenneessee region. The Shane's plans went public…