Quiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion

June 15, 2011

As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…

America’s Next Great Restaurant closes two of three units

June 15, 2011

Soul Daddy, which was named the winner of the America's Next Great Restaurant reality show in May, has closed its Los Angeles and New York City locations after…

Let Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads

June 14, 2011

The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.

Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity

June 14, 2011

Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…

Chicago welcomes Tossed

June 14, 2011

Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with a Chicago ownership team.

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

bd’s Mongolian Grill’s iPhone App puts guests in control of meals

June 13, 2011

bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone, iTouch or iPad with the…

Big Game Brands adds new fro-yo concept to portfolio

June 13, 2011

Atlanta-based Big Game Brands, formally Raving Brands, has added Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats to its portfolio.

NRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicago’s hungry

June 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

Schlotzsky's brings back menu favorites, intros new sandwich

June 8, 2011

Schlotzsky’s is spicing things up this summer as it brings back two popular sandwich combinations and unveils a third for its ‘Hot Hitz’ summer promotion.

Flip Video founder unveils The Melt

June 8, 2011

Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan unveiled his latest venture – The Melt – at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Kaplan is setting up his new fast casual…

Consumers won’t pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports

June 7, 2011

New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…

Au Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 7, 2011

In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 to host Chicago Pizza Tour

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2011

Chicago Pizza Tours has partnered with the Pizza Executive Summit 2011, sponsored by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, to offer owners and…

Quiznos launches three new menu items

June 6, 2011

Quiznos has added three new items to its menu lineup, including Quiznos' Pulled Pork Subs, fresh Farmers' Market Salads and whole grain Flatbread Wraps.

Costa Vida goes gluten-free

June 5, 2011

Costa Vida Restaurants has announced the addition of all new gluten-free menu options. Glutens have been removed from all sauces, dressings, meats and selected…

USDA’s new MyPlate applauded by foodservice organizations

June 2, 2011

The USDA's new MyPlate guideline, unveiled Thursday by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, has received favorable reactions from…

Moe’s Southwest Grill launches retail food line

June 1, 2011

Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed an agreement with BJ's Wholesale Club to create a line of retail dips, veggies, appetizers, soups, salsas and salad dressings…

La Madeleine continues roll out of summertime salades

June 1, 2011

La Madeleine Country French Café has unveiled two new seasonal summer salades that combine refreshing ingredients to beat the heat and celebrate the season.