Bruegger's hits 12th consecutive quarter of growth

May 15, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. today reported first quarter systemwide same-store sales increased 6.3 percent, up from $48.27 million in 2006 to…

Qdoba comps increase in 2Q '07

May 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. company restaurants increased 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Year to date, same-store sales are up 5.…

Coffee wars

The market for specialty coffee heats up.

Beautiful Brands launches third concept

May 14, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the launch of their third  concept, FreshBerry.   The anchor of the FreshBerry menu features a…

Starbucks intros new beverage line

May 14, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has launched a line of new orange-flavored beverages in addition to its signature celebrity "Green Umbrellas for a Green Cause…

Baja Fresh intros new menu

May 14, 2007

The Orange County Register: Baja Fresh is rolling out several new menu items at a majority of their locations later this week. The meal additions include a…

Cold Stone intros new frozen beverage

May 14, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery is launching two new frozen treats beginning June 1.   The "French Toast with the Most" is made with french toast…

Tijuana Flats implements CoAdvantage HR services

May 13, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats has implemented CoAdvantage's fully integrated HRMS and payroll solution for their locations, the company announced in a news…

Scooter's Coffeehouse enters Dallas region

May 13, 2007

ROCKWALL, Texas — Scooter's Coffeehouse recently opened its first location in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, the company announced.    The coffeehouse is owned…

Wendy's, Panera top Zagat survey

May 10, 2007

NEW YORK — Wendy's was named queen of the fast-food mega-chains, and Panera Bread Co. as the most popular overall, according to a survey released by Zagat…

TOPZ eyes expansion

May 10, 2007

Detroit News: Fast-casual chain TOPZ, which features hamburgers made with lean ground beef or turkey, air-baked fries, light salad dressings and fruit shakes…

Kahala franchiser, Cold Stone merge brands

May 10, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Quick-serve restaurant franchiser and developer, Kahala Corp., and Cold Stone Creamery have announced a newly named joint company that…

NRA show to highlight hottest menu trends

May 10, 2007

The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will set the stage for future food…

NRA Show Blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

Kettle intros single-serving potato chips

May 9, 2007

SALEM, Ore. — Kettle Foods, makers of all-natural Kettle brand Potato Chips, has introduced new 1 oz. bags for restaurant and foodservice venues.   The 1 oz.

Paul Campbell joins Organic To Go as CFO

May 9, 2007

SEATTLE — Paul Campbell will join Organic To Go as its new chief financial officer, the company has announced.   Campbell joins Organic To Go with a 23-year…

Boston Market partners with Komen's Race for the Cure

May 9, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market is selling coupon books — worth more than $50 in savings — that directly benefit Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure, the world's…

Wingstop searches for nine ''chicken wing fanatics''

May 8, 2007

DALLAS — Wingstop restaurants announced May 9 the launch of a nationwide search for the "Nine Ultimate Chicken Wing Fanatics" as part of a celebration to mark…

Starbucks launches ready-to-drink coffee beverage in S. Korea

May 8, 2007

SEATTLE & SEOUL, South Korea — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Dong Suh Foods Co. have launched Starbucks Discoveries, a ready-to-drink coffee beverage, in South…

Penn Station opens ballpark outlets

May 8, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has inked a deal with the Cincinnati Reds baseball team to open two kiosks in the Great American Ball Park in…