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NRA 2009: Five hot new products on the show floor
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 15, 2009
The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicked off today at Chicago's McCormick Place. The show runs May 16-19 and features new…
read nowSecond national menu labeling bill introduced
May 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) have…
read nowFreshberry goes global with 120-unit deal
May 12, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced a 120-unit agreement with Saudi-based United Food Co. to begin franchising FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt…
read nowInnoWare Plastic debuts two-color, eco-friendly container options
May 10, 2009
ATLANTA — InnoWare Plastic Inc. has announced the addition of two green material options to its popular OctaView line of take-out food containers – now…
read nowNRA events include menu beverage pairings, Salute to Excellence gala
May 6, 2009
The National Restaurant Association will feature a new event during its International Wine, Spirits & Beer show (IWSB). The Menu Pairings Event will be…
read nowRubio's rolls out all-American taco
May 5, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the introduction of its new All-American Taco, featuring a char-grilled, beef patty seasoned with…
read nowBurgerville adds beer and wine pairings to menu
May 4, 2009
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched the pairing of local beers and wines to its new, gourmet seasonal menu offerings at its Salmon Creek restaurant in…
read nowPlanet Smoothie opens first New York locations
May 3, 2009
NEW YORK — Planet Smoothie has announced the grand opening of its three newest locations inside Manhattan's Penn Station, opening May 18. The opening marks…
read nowNoodles & Co. launches spaghetti & meatballs dish across Oregon
May 3, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. — Noodles & Company is introducing a new signature dish to its Oregon menu -- Spaghetti & Meatballs. The new dish will be available at…
read nowPinkberry announces new growth capital, expansion agreements
May 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has announced two significant milestones — more than $9 million of new funding from both current and new investors as well as global…
read nowRaising Cane's new Ohio location opens to record crowds
April 23, 2009
GROVE CITY, Ohio — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States, opened its newest location to record…
read nowEl Pollo Loco challenges KFC to grilled taste test
April 23, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is pitting its flame-grilled chicken against KFC's oven-grilled chicken in a taste test, the company has announced. "We…
read nowTexas looks at menu labeling, Md. repeals soda fountain fee
April 22, 2009
KEYE-TV (Austin, Texas): The Texas legislature is considering a bill that could require restaurants with at least 20 locations in Texas to post calorie counts…
read nowWhite Coffee Corp. debuts Arabica Donut Shop Blend
April 21, 2009
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – White Coffee Corp. has announced the launch of Donut Shop Blend, a new blend of coffee made from premium 100 percent Arabica coffee…
read nowStarbucks goes gluten-free
April 20, 2009
Restaurants & Institutions: Starbucks Corp. will begin selling a gluten-free pastry in U.S. stores next month in response to customer requests. The…
read nowBen & Jerry's to give away free cones
April 19, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ben & Jerry's will celebrate its 31st annual Free Cone Day on April 21 from noon until 8 p.m., the company has announced. Ben &…
read now2009 NRA Show to reveal food and drink trends
April 15, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will explore the hottest restaurant menu trends happening now, as well as the…
read nowNew Summit to focus on modern pizza business
April 15, 2009
As more fast casual operators open pizzeria concepts, those executives may find it useful to attend the first Pizza Executive Summit, slated to be held June…
read nowRed Mango announces franchise repurchase program
April 13, 2009
DALLAS — Red Mango has announced that it has launched the "Red's Real Deal" franchise program, which provides financial incentives for new franchisees. Under…
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