Krispy Kreme, Peet’s Coffee & Tea among consumer favorites

July 15, 2010

According to a new study by Market Force Information, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the top three consumer-preferred coffee shop/snack…

Red Mango expands smoothie line

July 12, 2010

Red Mango is launching a national rollout of its expanded menu that features 22 smoothie varieties, including the nation's very first probiotic iced tea…

Chipotle restaurants in Chicago to offer children's menu

July 12, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new children's menu in the Chicago market beginning July 19. The effort is a continuation of a kids' meal program the…

Publix Deli to debut kids meals

July 11, 2010

In an attempt to appeal to parents and provide healthy on-the-go meals to children, Publix Deli will offer five fresh, ready-to-eat kids meals for $3.99. Each…

Burger King Corp. to offer Seattle's Best in Canada restaurants

July 8, 2010

Burger King Corp. and Seattle's Best Coffee have announced they have signed an agreement to begin offering Seattle's Best Coffee in Burger King restaurants…

Energy Kitchen adds low-cal burgers to the menu

July 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen has announced the addition of two new burgers to its menu - each less than 500 calories. The burgers include the Supreme Sirloin Burger (47…

Bruegger’s adds new lemonade coolers, bagel breakfast sandwiches

July 7, 2010

This summer, Bruegger's Bagels will offer guests refreshing new summertime menu options and add to its popular and budget-friendly "4 under $4" breakfast…

Moe's celebrates 10 years with free queso

July 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating its 10th anniversary by giving each guest a free six ounce cup of its famous queso at all locations July 21. Guests can…

Fuddruckers begins Exotic Fridays Contest

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July 5, 2010

Fuddruckers has started to serve elk burgers as part of the company's Fudds Exotics menu platform that features game burgers and wild-caught salmon filet.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes intros new tropical menu

July 1, 2010

This July, Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes will feature a new Summer Tropics menu with brand new recipes featuring tropical and exotic flavors being offered…

Pat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad

July 1, 2010

Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…

Corner Bakery Cafe launches Get Fresh summer program

June 29, 2010

In alignment with the growing garden movement spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced its “Get Fresh” program and announced…

Schlotzsky's to place Coca-Cola Freestyle in four locations

June 29, 2010

Schlotzsky's has signed a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to use its new proprietary fountain dispenser, The Freestyle, in four Dallas/Ft. Worth…

Taco Cabana showcases specialty Mexican cheese

June 28, 2010

Taco Cabana is truly grilling cheese with its limited-time offer on its menu - chicken fajita skillets, featuring generous portions of bubbling, grilled…

Smashburger heads to Louisiana with localized menu

June 27, 2010

"Better burger" chain Smashburger will open its first Shreveport, La., location on July 14, with a localized menu that features Cajun flavors. The restaurant…

Cicerone program aims to burnish chain beer service

June 27, 2010

As artisan drinks – microdistilled spirits and craft beers – propagate, consumers have been catching on. At last week’s Technomic conference in Chicagoland…

Wingstop is first Dallas restaurant to test Coca-Cola Freestyle

June 23, 2010

Long-time Coca-Cola customer Wingstop will be the first to offer the Freestyle fountain in the Dallas area. Wingstop plans to feature Coca-Cola Freestyle in…

Wingstop is first Dallas restaurant to test Coca-Cola Freestyle

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June 23, 2010

Long-time Coca-Cola customer Wingstop will be the first to offer the Freestyle fountain in the Dallas area. Wingstop plans to feature Coca-Cola Freestyle in…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

June 20, 2010

According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five…

Salad Creations to offer guests Summer Taste Tour

June 20, 2010

Salad Creations is kicking off the summer season with the launch of its Summer Taste Tour. The tour features the new seasonal offerings of the Bang'n BBQ…