Seattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY

June 21, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…

Retail vs. restaurant competition heats up

June 21, 2012

The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…

Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 20, 2012

Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…

Red Mango, Texting Awareness Foundation team up for driver safety

June 20, 2012

Texting and driving is the No. 1 killer of teens in America, and Memorial Day through Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days of summer from critical…

Firehouse Subs pork & slaw sandwich launches nationally

June 20, 2012

Based on consumer demand, Firehouse Subs has announced the national launch of its King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich. The sandwich will be available for…

Seattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'

June 20, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…

Chipotle reaches dairy milestone

June 17, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has reached an important milestone in its efforts to serve sour cream and cheese made with milk from…

Yogurtland opens in NYC

June 14, 2012

California-based frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland will unveil its first store in the state of New York in late-July/early-August on First Avenue in Manhattan.

Zoës Kitchen intros new menu items

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 14, 2012

The launch of Steak Kabobs and Orzo Tabouli Salad marks the first major menu additions for Zoës Kitchen in four years.

I Dream of Falafel offers “Genie in a Basket”

June 12, 2012

Beginning in July, I Dream of Falafel will offer guests its new “Genie in a Basket,” individual picnic baskets that customers can take to the park, to the pool…

Tom & Eddie's marks 1-year anniversary

June 12, 2012

Tom & Eddie's is celebrating one year since its Deerfield, Ill., restaurant first opened on June 15, 2011.

Planet Smoothie rolls out lemonade smoothies for summer

June 12, 2012

Planet Smoothie has launched "Lemonade Days of Summer" featuring three new lemonade smoothies available through Aug. 5.

The Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative

June 12, 2012

Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.

Chipotle hosting two 'Cultivate' festivals

June 11, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the two locations for its Cultivate Food, Ideas & Music Festivals for 2012. Denver, the burrito chain's birthplace…

Starbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs

June 8, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.

Seattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout

June 7, 2012

Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…

Honey Badger flavor comes to Red Mango

June 7, 2012

Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor called "Honey Badger." The company is promoting the flavor exclusively through its social media…

The Melt adds breakfast

June 4, 2012

Grilled cheese concept The Melt is now serving breakfast at its three San Francisco locations, starting at 7 a.m. The menu includes the Egg-In-A-Hole Melt…

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands menu

May 31, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the addition of kabobs and Hibiscus Mango Iced Tea Fusion to its menu selection.