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Technomic: Restaurant alcohol sales expected to rise in 2012
November 9, 2011
A forecast recently released by Technomic predicts a 2.4 percent gain in away-from-home alcohol sales in 2012.
read nowRed Mango launches Cinnamon Apple Orchard flavor
November 9, 2011
Red Mango has unveiled its newest flavor for the fall season: Cinnamon Apple Orchard.
read nowRobeks rolls out smoothie bowls
November 9, 2011
Robeks stores across the country are launching a new product that combines both frozen and yogurt. Smoothie Bowls are now available at Robeks stores across the…
read nowStarbucks acquires Evolution Fresh
November 9, 2011
As part of its commitment to evolve and enhance the customer experience with innovative and wholesome products, Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the…
read nowStudy: Lack of correlation between obesity rates and QSR visits
November 8, 2011
The heaviest QSR users are not low-income consumers, as widely believed, but rather those in the middle-class. According to a new study released by UC…
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Technomic: Commodity costs to shape restaurant industry in 2012
November 7, 2011
As 2011 begins to wind down, foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has predicted seven developments that will take shape in the restaurant…
read nowSouplantation and Sweet Tomatoes launches take-home dishes
November 7, 2011
Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes will release 15 holiday take-home items – the largest retail release in the company’s history – to help customers nationwide…
read nowBurger 21 gears up for Orlando, Fla., expansion
November 6, 2011
Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., has announced that Orlando, Fla., is the first priority growth…
read nowPei Wei launches interactive website highlighting Asian travel, markets
November 3, 2011
Pei Wei Asian Diner, a fast-casual concept by P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., has launched a new interactive website, PeiWeiMarket.com, that invites fans to…
read nowYogurtland introduces new seasonal flavors
November 3, 2011
Yogurtland has added two new limited edition flavors, Chocolate Hazelnut and Cranberry Raspberry Tart, to its menu for November. It also has re-introduced the…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café enters flatbread frenzy
November 1, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the launch of Grilled Flatbread Frenzy, featuring grilled flatbreads with price points starting at $3.99. The menu…
read nowFazoli's launches lighter menu
October 31, 2011
Fazoli’s has rolled out more than 15 menu items to provide guests greater variety and opportunities to customize their meals, as well as an array of new…
read nowHuHot gets hotter with new menu items
October 27, 2011
With the transition to cooler weather, HuHot Mongolian Grill is launching two menu items to help heat things up – a hot sauce and a cookie dough dessert.
read nowTea gets 'Mighty' at Atlanta Bread
October 27, 2011
At Atlanta Bread, "afternoon tea" is now an all-day indulgence.
read nowTortilla's 'Occupy' event benefits food banks
October 23, 2011
Mid-Atlantic fast casual restaurant chain California Tortilla has declared Oct. 26 as "Occupy Cal Tort Day." In reference to the global Occupy movement…
read nowTechnomic develops newsletter for international growth markets
October 13, 2011
Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…
read nowSmoothie King helping customers 'get fit '
October 12, 2011
Smoothie King has launched its Fall Fit campaign and sweepstakes, a three-month promotion centered around encouraging healthy habits. The campaign will provide…
read nowBarbacoa returns to Panchero's
October 12, 2011
Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the return of barbacoa for a limited time only. The slow roasted shredded beef, which has a bold chili flavor, is…
read nowBUBBA burger now serving only Pepsi products
October 10, 2011
Original BUBBA burger Grill has signed an agreement with PepsiCo for exclusive beverage pouring rights in its restaurant locations.
read nowTechnomic: Strong growth continues for bakery cafes
October 10, 2011
The bakery cafe category, which accounts for $5 billion in annual sales and more than 3,600 units nationwide, has been able to successfully navigate the…
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