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…

Franktitude names Bruce Holzman VP of franchise sales

November 15, 2007

MIAMI — Bruce Holzman has joined gourmet hot dog chain Franktitude as its vice president of franchise sales, the company has announced.   Holzman's…

Tropical Smoothie intros candy cane smoothie

November 11, 2007

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced its Tropical Candy Cane Smoothie, available from Oct. 28 through Dec. 29, 2007.   The 24-ounce smoothie is…

SCA Tissue named top 10 SYSCO supplier

November 8, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — For the third consecutive year, SCA Tissue was named a Top 10 supplier by SYSCO Corp. and presented with a 2007 Gold Level Supplier Award at…

Bruegger's adds Pretzel Bagel

November 4, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced the introduction of its new Pretzel Bagel, available for the same price of a regular bagel for a limited time.  …

The pursuit of pumpkin

October 31, 2007

While pumpkin flourishes as a seasonal ingredient, it has yet to conquer savory dishes.

Jamba comps increase 3.8%

October 25, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. reported that system-wide same-store sales increased 3.3 percent for the third quarter ended Oct. 16, 2007. Comps at…

uWink to open in Silicon Valley

October 24, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., developer of digital media-entertainment software and an interactive restaurant concept, has announced that it has entered into an…

Bruegger's systemwide sales up 6%

October 24, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported third quarter systemwide sales were $41.5 million, compared with $39.1 million in 2006, marking a…

Culver's intros dinner meals

October 24, 2007

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's has announced the introduction of five complete dinners that include an entrée and the choice of two sides. Dinner choices…

The hot sauce

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

October 23, 2007

Aiolis, chutneys and fruit spreads give ketchup and mayo a trendy makeover.

Organic To Go acquires Three Brother's restaurants

October 18, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Organic To Go has announced it has closed on the acquisition of privately owned Brother's Restaurant & Deli chain, adding three retail cafés…

Eggland's Best to receive humane assoc. certification

October 17, 2007

DENVER — Eggland's Best Inc. has announced it will be certified by the American Humane Association verifying that Eggland's Best Cage Free and Organic egg…

Au Bon Pain switches to all-natural chicken

October 14, 2007

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced it will use all natural chicken in the company's signature salads and sandwiches, and that all of its products contain zero…

Camille's continues campus expansion

October 11, 2007

RICHMOND, Va. — Tulsa, Okla.-based fast-casual concept Camille's Sidewalk Café has opened a location at Virginia Commonwealth University. The restaurant is…