Jamba Juice renews Nestlé USA retail partnership

October 4, 2010

Nestlé USA, part of Nestlé, S.A., and Jamba Juice Company, are in the process of signing a renewed partnership for the development of a ready-to-drink line of…

Zaxby's adds Southern twist to milkshake line

September 30, 2010

Zaxby's has captured the essence of a Southern favorite in its new Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake, which debuts in restaurants this week. Available for a limited…

Corner Bakery Cafe intros Green Chile & Chicken Panini

September 30, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has introduced the newest member to its panini menu line. The Green Chile & Chicken Panini features autumn-roasted green chiles (grown…

Schlotzsky’s is first Austin restaurant to intro Coca-Cola Freestyle

September 30, 2010

Austin-based Schlotzsky's will be the first restaurant in Austin, Texas, to offer the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain. Schlotzsky’s initially plans to feature the…

Bruegger’s celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2010

On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…

Manhattan Bagel cuts the fat with bagel thins

September 28, 2010

Manhattan Bagel has unveiled a new line of lower calorie, lower fat bagel thin sandwiches, to complement its new Lighter Side Breakfast Menu.

Ben & Jerry's complies with CSPI request

September 27, 2010

The makers of Ben & Jerry's ice cream have agreed to drop "all natural" from its retail label after receiving the request from the Center for Science in…

Bruegger's launches fall LTO

September 26, 2010

Starting September 22, all Bruegger's locations will offer diners a deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired menu options.

La Madeleine offers up Savoury Sampler

September 22, 2010

La Madeleine is celebrating the changing seasons with a limited-time Savoury Sampler, which gives customers the opportunity to select a variety of soupe…

Restaurants add fall flavors back to menus

September 20, 2010

Panera Bread restaurants and Red Mango have announced the return of several fall-inspired menu items.

Panda Express adds Kobari Beef to the menu

September 16, 2010

Beginning Sept. 22, Panda Express fans will be able to order the new Kobari Beef item, featuring slices of marinated beef tossed with wok-seared mushrooms…

Saladworks to host Free Ingredient Week

September 16, 2010

Saladworks has launched its first-ever “Free Ingredient Week," beginning Sept. 20 and running until Sept. 24. The week will let Saladworks customers add a…

Saladworks adds winning salad to its seasonal menu

September 13, 2010

Saladworks has made its latest winning salad, Joan's Salad, available at all locations. Joan's Salad was created by Joan Bayley of Dearborn, Mich., and was…

Energy Kitchen whisks up new breakfast combo

September 12, 2010

Energy Kitchen has launched a new breakfast combo that features omelets and illy coffee for under $4.

McDonald's out, Five Guys in as consumers' preferred burger

September 9, 2010

In a new survey by Consumer Reports, customers have ousted McDonald's as their preferred burger, choosing instead Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out and Five Guys.

Starbucks to drop tall orders from drive-thru

September 9, 2010

In an attempt to prepare for mandatory calorie postings, Starbucks Corp. has made the decision to drop its smallest drink from drive-thru menus, as reported by…

Fast Casual Executive Summit to address new operating landscape

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 8, 2010

It has taken the fast casual segment more than 20 years to establish itself as a restaurant category leader. Now that it has, operators are continuing to…

Panera Bread to roll out new menu boards at Ohio locations

September 8, 2010

Panera Bread’s Ohio franchisee, Breads of the World, has announced the placement of new menu boards in all 48 bakery-cafes it owns throughout central and…

Big-name food trucks hitting the road

September 8, 2010

What began as a modest neighborhood hot dog slinger has snowballed into a full-fledged craze glorified on The Food Network and emulated by big-name chains…

Bruegger’s intros breakfast values; brings back fall favorites

September 7, 2010

Bruegger’s is celebrating Fall with a limited-time value option for breakfast along with new featured combinations on its lunch menu starting September 22.