Starbucks, Panera Bread and In-N-Out top Zagat 'best of'

August 15, 2010

Zagat has revealed the results of its latest survey, covering 97 major fast food chains and 39 full service chains as voted on by 6,518 ZAGAT.com diners. The…

Schlotzsky’s joins Healthy Dining locator

August 12, 2010

Schlotzsky’s has the online resource www.HealthyDiningFinder.com to offer guests a selection of healthier menu options and corresponding nutrition information.

Charley's brings back Asian BBQ sandwich

August 10, 2010

Charley's Grilled Subs will reintroduce its Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich Aug. 16, adding an ethnic flavor to the restaurant’s traditionally all-American lineup.

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

Starbucks testing green coffee

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 5, 2010

Starbucks Corp will begin testing summer drinks with a base of green, unroasted coffee as it works on new products to drive sales and differentiate itself from…

Somersault Snacks now available at Caribou Coffee

August 3, 2010

Somersault Snack Co., the makers of the sunflower seed-based snack called Somersaults, has announced distribution in all 469 Caribou Coffee Company locations…

Moe’s menu gets saucy with Buffalo Chicken Trio

August 2, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is introducing its Buffalo Chicken Trio, available now until October 17. The Trio includes:

Starbucks' VIA hits $100 million mark

August 2, 2010

Ten months after its debut, Starbucks reports that its Starbucks VIA Ready Brew has reached the $100 million mark in global sales.

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes launches passport promo

August 1, 2010

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes guests are invited this August and September on a culinary trip around the world as part of an upcoming passport promotion…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Baja Fresh, Canyons Burger merge to make new Fresh Mex burger concept

July 27, 2010

Fresh Enterprises has merged two of its premier brands and announced the opening of its first dual restaurant concept in the town of Bozeman, Mont. Baja Fresh…

Chipotle's kids' menu added in Minnesota

July 26, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill first introduced its kids' menu in Denver last year and has since increased its availability, including a recent debut in Chicago.

Five Guys continues to expand

July 26, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has continued to hone its growth strategy, with plans to open new stores in San Jose, Calif. and East Lansing, Mich.

Tito's to welcome third New Jersey location

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July 26, 2010

In late September, Tito's Burritos will open its third New Jersey location in Ridgewood.

Fast Casual Executive Summit to shake up industry segment

July 26, 2010

With the theme of Shaken, Not Stirred, the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit has been designed to take restaurant-industry operators out of their comfort zones…

Peppers supplied to Chipotle recalled

July 25, 2010

Nearly 3,000 bulk packages of corn and poblano peppers distributed by Pasco Processing of Pasco, Wash., have been recalled.

BBI reinvents Rex's Chicken, has record-breaking sales in first week

July 22, 2010

By Amanda French

'Healthy' menu items grew 65 percent in last year

July 21, 2010

Last month's recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed what Mintel’s research and consumers have already been suggesting…

Sweet Tomatoes fundraiser brings in $70,000 for Easter Seals

July 21, 2010

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes announced that their annual Easter Seals Fundraiser raised $70,000 — the largest amount collected since the start of the…

Tropical Smoothie Café’s National Flip Flop Day Campaign $310,000

July 21, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café's third annual National Flip Flop Day fundraiser has set a donation record for the chain, which was able to collect $310,000 for Camp…