Genghis Grill expands appetizer offerings

April 25, 2012

Genghis Grill has announced the addition of several appetizers, drinks and LTO's to their newly designed menu.

Tropical Smoothie Café launches new menu items

April 24, 2012

Tropical Smoothie Café is making a splash this spring with the launch of two new limited-time offerings, featuring a toasted flatbread paired with a real fruit…

NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space

April 24, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

USA Today names Smallcakes as Top 10 cupcakery

April 17, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced its franchise brand, Smallcakes A Cupcakery, has been selected in USA Today’s Top 10 Places to Bite into a Gourmet…

Chipotle Mexican Grill responds to FDA's plan to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals

April 15, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, but urges the agency…

EVOS celebrating Earth Day all month

April 13, 2012

EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out Spring menu

April 12, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the system-wide rollout of a new Spring menu at its Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept, after experiencing a strong…

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

Veggie Grill extends menu lineup

April 5, 2012

Veggie Grill has added eight new items to its menu, including a variety of homestyle plates and additional sandwich, salad and dessert options.

Yogurt Mountain adds Kosher items for Passover

April 5, 2012

Yogurt Mountain LLC is offering two new specialty toppings to commemorate Passover -- Chocolate-covered Matzo and Coconut Macaroons.

Bruegger's brings in Spring with salads, sandwiches

April 4, 2012

Bruegger's is expanding its menu with new freshly made salads – Mediterranean Mozzarella and Thai Peanut Chicken. The limited-time-only menu also features a…

Red Mango rolls out new 'Classics' line

April 4, 2012

Red Mango has announced its new Classics line, branded with the tagline: Our Healthy Reinvention of Your All-time Favorites.

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry raises $2.4 million

April 4, 2012

Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry has announced that restaurants across the country and their customers raised nearly $2.4 million last year in…

Saladworks debuts new spring salad

April 3, 2012

Saladworks has announced a new spring seasonal salad, the Chicken Manchego Salad, which will be available in all Saladworks locations from April 3 through June…

US Foods acquisition expands specialty product offerings

April 2, 2012

US Foods, one of the country’s leading foodservice distributors, has announced the purchase of Sparta Imports Inc., of Columbia, S.C.

Zaxby's celebrity list grows as part of LTO launch

April 2, 2012

Zaxby’s fanatics can once again enjoy its wildly popular Zensation Zalad and the new Brownie Batter Milkshake as part of the chain’s latest limited-time-only…

Salsarita's adds 'house burrito' to the menu

April 1, 2012

Salsarita's has announced the launch of its first new menu item under the new leadership of Phil Friedman and Larry Reinstein, who took over the chain in 2011.

Manhattan Bagel adds Pastrami Reuben to menu

March 29, 2012

Manhattan Bagel is rolling out a new deli classic, the Pastrami Reuben, to its menu nationwide.

NRA honored for Kids LiveWell

March 28, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…