Nestlé continues Sjora launch

January 13, 2008

GLENDALE, Calif. — Nestlé FoodServices has launched its new Sjora beverage, made with 10 percent milk and 5 percent juice, to help restaurant operators…

Mintel releases '08 menu trends

January 9, 2008

CHICAGO — Mintel Menu Insights, a national restaurant-tracking service, has identified eight trends sure to transform the American menu in 2008 for restaurants…

California Tortilla launches edible bowls

January 8, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is featuring three "Incredible Edible Bowls" on the latest installment of its limited-time menu.    The Chili Bowl…

Bruegger's intros breakfast omelet sandwich

January 8, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has introduced its limited-time Spinach and Cheddar Omelet Sandwich, marking the first time the chain has offered an omelet…

McCafes to take on Starbucks, Dunkin'

January 7, 2008

Boston Herald: As McDonald's plans to open McCafes at about 14,000 U.S. locations, the competition generated may be equally steep for Starbucks and Dunkin…

Cold Stone gets iced by fake promotion

January 3, 2008

The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press: Cold Stone Creamery was the victim of an Internet prank claiming 1,400 stores around the country would give away ice cream Jan.

Jamba Juice opens 700th location

January 2, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the Portland, Ore., opening of its 700th location in adddition to the Tacoma, Wash., opening of its 500th…

Cold Stone franchisees struggling despite changes

December 25, 2007

Blue MauMau: Cold Stone Creamery locations in Athens, Ga.; Loveland, Colo.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and three cities in Connecticut have closed this fall. Some…

Starbucks settles suit over scalded baby

December 25, 2007

Gloucester (Mass.) Daily Times: Starbucks will pay a Massachusetts couple $70,000 to settle a lawsuit over the spilling of hot coffee on the couple's…

Franktitude expands menu offerings

December 17, 2007

MIAMI — Miami-based Franktitude has unveiled a new menu that includes create-your-own salads, a line of sandwiches, wraps and panini, and an array of new…

Boneheads adds lobster, sea bass menu items

December 16, 2007

ATLANTA — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken has introduced four limited-time seafood entrées: Fire Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Salad…

NRA releases '08 forecast, partners with Podcast Grill

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

December 12, 2007

NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Fast Casual magazine and Podcast Grill, has partnered with the National Restaurant Association on the production of several…

Food costs to increase

December 12, 2007

The Economist: The Economist magazine has predicted that world food prices will continue to inflate, primarily caused by a rise in the government's policies…

Maui Wowi to open in Singapore

December 9, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced it has signed its first international master-franchise agreement in Singapore.    Maui Wowi, which…

Smoothie King: Free smoothies for cans

December 5, 2007

COVINGTON, La. — Smoothie King will give away a free 20-ounce smoothie to guests who donate five canned goods Dec. 8, 2007, at any participating location.…

Jamba Juice, Nestle partner

December 3, 2007

GLENDALE/EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Nestlé USA and Jamba Juice have announced their exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to produce and distribute a line of…

Starbucks to open Ethiopian support center

November 29, 2007

The Seattle Times: Starbucks plans to open a farmer-support center in Ethiopia in 2008. The announcement came Nov. 28, as Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz…

Chipotle continues naturally raised chicken, beef rollout

November 25, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving naturally raised chicken in all of its 28 Arizona restaurants, and naturally raised chicken and beef in its seven…

Farmer Boys intros chicken sandwiches

November 20, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Beginning Nov. 21, 2007, Farmer Boys restaurants will introduce three new "made-to-order" chicken sandwiches, the company has announced.…

Nothing But Noodles goes gourmet

November 19, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nothing but Noodles has announced the launch of three new gourmet chicken dishes to its menu offerings: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan…