King & Prince Seafood introduces three seafood products

August 16, 2006

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced the addition of three new seafood products in response to the growing foodservice demand for…

Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend

August 14, 2006

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.

Land O' Lakes introduces new specialty cheeses

August 9, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Land O Lakes is rolling out two specialty flavored cheese slices for easier portioning and menuing on popular entrees. Available in a 4-inch…

Food-poisoning preparation pays off

If one of your customers becomes ill are you prepared for the crisis?  

Fast-casual restaurants increase check averages with desserts

Chocolate-chip cookies, ice cream and brownies may not be headline menu items, but they boost profits.  

Original SoupMan to expand overseas

July 12, 2006

Associated Press: Original SoupMan plans to expand in London, Europe and Japan. Original SoupMan currently has 20 franchises in North America and hopes to…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters offers all-natural hot-beverage cup

July 11, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper launched an all-natural paper hot beverage cup July 12.   The cup is lined with a…

Starbucks June comps up 6%

July 6, 2006

SEATTLE —Starbucks Corp. said same-store sales rose 6 percent in June.   According to Thomson First Call, analysts had been looking for a 7-percent rise in…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig

June 15, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…

Culver's launches $2MM ad campaign called "Good-bye Ice Cream"

June 8, 2006

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — In a bold departure from previous advertising, Culver's will launch a new $2 million ad campaign June 12 touting the freshness, quality and…

J&J Snack Foods acquires Slush Puppie

May 30, 2006

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that The ICEE Company, its frozen carbonated beverage distribution company, has acquired the Slush…

2006 restaurant show wraps up

The 2006 National Restaurant Hotel & Motel Show offered big-time speakers and trendsetting technologies. Even if you attended, you probably didn't see…

Corner Bakery Café updates menu

May 17, 2006

DALLAS — Ninety unit Corner Bakery Cafe, a fast-casual bakery cafe owned by CBC Restaurant Corp., has introduced seasonal updates to its summer menu at all…

Smoothies interest potential franchisors

May 16, 2006

Franchising.com: Smoothie and juice franchises are healthy and hot. "Juice and smoothies, including juice and smoothie bars, frozen dessert stores, and the…

Consumers rate Wendy's over McDonald's

May 15, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers prefer Wendy's food over McDonald's and pizza over burgers.  In addition…

Einstein Bros. serves pink bagels for Mother's Day

May 8, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels is celebrating Mother's Day by joining forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise funds for…

To wine or not to wine

Serving wine may be a venture worth looking into. Several fast casuals are boosting dinner sales with the alcoholic beverage.

Starbucks Q2 profit rises 27%

May 3, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters creates ''Silver Celebration Blend''

April 30, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., a specialty coffee roaster based in Waterbury, Vt., will celebrate its 25th birthday by releasing a…

Manhattan Bagel brings in healthier choices for the summer

April 26, 2006

HAMILTON, N.J. — Manhattan Bagel is introducing several fresh and healthy seasonal menu items. According to a news release, the menu upgrades were made to…