Saladworks warms up winter with paninis

December 7, 2010

Saladworks has announced the addition of panini sandwiches to its menu offering. The available selection includes Buffalo Chicken, Turkey Melt, Chicken…

Jamba Juice intros line of frozen yogurt

December 6, 2010

Jamba Juice Company has launched its signature line of Whirl’ns Frozen Yogurt, available in 22 select Northern California locations starting today.

Starbucks, Kraft: Breaking up is hard to do

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

December 6, 2010

In the he said, she said dialogue between Starbucks Corp. and Kraft, the Seattle-based coffee giant has expressed distaste over Kraft's attempt to delay the…

Mexican menu popularity boosted by fast casual concepts

December 5, 2010

Limited service Mexican restaurant chains were able to increase sales by 2.7 percent and unit counts by 1.8 percent in 2009, despite an overall industry-wide…

Panera Bread marks California milestone

December 2, 2010

Panera Bread will open its 100th location in California Dec. 7 in Citrus Heights.

Elevation Burger latest to roll out Freestyle

December 1, 2010

Elevation Burger has become the latest restaurant chain to debut the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser. The Freestyle was unveiled at Elevation Burger's…

Schlotzsky’s beefs up sandwich line

November 30, 2010

Schlotzsky’s has started its holiday season with the launch of the For Goodness Steak winter promotion, offering three new limited-time signature sandwiches…

MonkeyMedia Software expands industry partnerships

November 29, 2010

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for restaurant operators such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, has announced a…

Atlanta Bread returns seasonal selections

November 28, 2010

Atlanta Bread has returned by popular demand two seasonal favorites: the Turkey Berry Brie sandwich and Roasted Organic Butternut Squash Soup.

Study: People choose combo meals regardless of value or size

November 28, 2010

In her new research, "Consumption Effects of Bundling: Consumer Perceptions, Firm Actions, and Public Policy Implications," appearing in the fall issue of…

Zpizza launches rustic line of pies

November 22, 2010

Zpizza is looking to start a pure pizza revolution with its new Rusticas, personal-sized free form crust pizzas, made with 100 percent certified organic wheat…

Panera Bread opens second Panera Cares cafe

November 22, 2010

The Panera Bread Foundation has opened its second non-profit community cafe – called Panera Cares – in Dearborn, Mich. The company also announced plans to open…

Chiquita unveils FreshRinse produce wash

November 21, 2010

Chiquita Brands has announced that following years of intensive research and investment, it has introduced FreshRinse, a new produce wash that has been found…

Technomic predicts frugality fatigue and more in 2011

November 18, 2010

Leading foodservice intel group Technomic has released its list of 11 emerging trends in 2011. As hiring and same-store sales herald the industry’s slow return…

Pei Wei rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle

November 18, 2010

Coca-Cola Freestyle, the Coca-Cola Company's new interactive fountain dispenser, is now available for the first time in Phoenix.

bd’s Mongolian Grill to celebrate ‘Mongo Wonderland’

November 18, 2010

bd's Mongolian Grill guests will go walking through a "Mongo Wonderland" this season. Through December 26, 2010, diners can feast on holiday favorites: Ham…

Bruegger’s reintroduces comfort food classics

November 17, 2010

Starting Nov. 17, Bruegger's will reintroduce a few limited-time items: Four Cheese and Tomato Panini and Fire Roasted Tomato Soup, and its indulgent Cinnamon…

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation receives Angel Award

November 17, 2010

Firehouse Subs has announced that its Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is a 2010 Angel Award recipient. The award is given by the South Carolina…

Tropical Smoothie expands breakfast platform

November 16, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the launch of its new breakfast menu, including hot sandwiches and flatbreads, as well as its Triple Berry Oat Smoothie.

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.