Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

Caribou Coffee receives Corporate Green Globe Award

May 22, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. was recognized by the Rainforest Alliance for its socially responsible business practices.

Menu trends highlighted at 2007 NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Company. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot…

Atlanta Bread Co. adds salad, sandwich, pizza

May 21, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — From now through mid-July, Atlanta Bread Co. will feature several new items on its menu.   New items available include:   · Bistro Chicken…

Bearclaw coffee opens first Wyoming location

May 21, 2007

CHELSEA, Mich. — Bearclaw Coffee Co. has announced the opening of its newest location in Cheyenne, Wyo., marking the company's first store outside…

Firehouse Subs intros sweet & spicy meatball sandwich

May 21, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs announced May 21 that it will offer a new Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub for a limited time beginning in June. The sub will…

Concordia launches new beverage-system line

May 21, 2007

CHICAGO — Concordia Coffee Systems Inc. has announced its launch of the next generation of integrated beverage systems, the IBS6.    On exhibit at the…

NRA show highlights beverage trends

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured several educational…

Cold Stone launches integrated ad campaign

May 20, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery will launch its first national integrated advertising campaign on May 21. The Love It Love It campaign asks ice cream…

SP Holding changes name

May 20, 2007

SEATTLE — SP Holding Corporation announced today that the company has changed its name to Organic To Go Food Corporation. With the name change, the company's…

NRA to form environmental-initiative task force

May 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced today that it is forming a new Board of Directors task force to take the lead on implementing…

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire Las Vegas restaurants

May 19, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. plans to acquire the assets of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in the Las Vegas area including one unit…

Camille's founder named 2007 entrepreneurial person of the year

May 17, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — David Rutkauskas, founder, president and chief executive of Beautiful Brands International, the Tulsa-based parent of Camille's Sidewalk Café…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…

Organic To Go releases 1Q results

May 16, 2007

SEATTLE — SP Holding Corporation, dba Organic To Go, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.   Revenues for the quarter…

New report delves into U.S. breakfast-eating habits

May 16, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Breakfast Foods: The Consumer in the United States 2006 to their offering.

Starbucks shares continue decline

May 15, 2007

Reuters: Starbucks shares have hit their lowest level since late 2005, dropping from their all-time high of $40.01 in November 2006 to $28.39 Tuesday. Some on…

Bruegger's hits 12th consecutive quarter of growth

May 15, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. today reported first quarter systemwide same-store sales increased 6.3 percent, up from $48.27 million in 2006 to…

Qdoba comps increase in 2Q '07

May 15, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Same-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc. company restaurants increased 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Year to date, same-store sales are up 5.…

Beautiful Brands launches third concept

May 14, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the launch of their third  concept, FreshBerry.   The anchor of the FreshBerry menu features a…