Qdoba joins KidsLive Well

July 12, 2012

Qdoba Mexican Grill has joined the National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program as the organization celebrates its one-year anniversary.

Share Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program

July 12, 2012

This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Crispers restaurants sign endorsement deal with Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin

July 11, 2012

Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has officially signed a one-year endorsement deal with U.S. Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin. As part of the deal…

Starbucks Refreshers make global debut

July 9, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the availability of its handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers beverages. Customers can order Starbucks Refreshers beverages…

Cowboy Chicken adds Lone Star Grilled Chicken Salad to menu

June 27, 2012

Cowboy Chicken has announced that it has introduced the new Lone Star Grilled Chicken Salad for summer. The new salad features fresh salad greens with ranchero…

Sweetgreen launches into beverage business

June 26, 2012

Sweetgreen has announced the launch of its Sweetpress, a new line of organic cold-pressed juices, sold exclusively at Sweetgreen locations.

Feeding kids healthier foods

Restaurants and the foodservice industry are making healthy strides when it comes to serving nutritional meals to children.

Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show

June 25, 2012

The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…

Freshii continues international expansion

June 21, 2012

Freshii has announced that it has signed two new international multi-unit deals with the help of its franchise development partner Fransmart. The deals call…

Fresh to Order launches line of 'better for you' burgers

June 21, 2012

Fresh To Order (f2o) has announced plans to add a new line of “better for you burgers” to its menu. Offerings will include a vegetarian black bean burger that…

Start spreading the beverage news

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…

Veggie Grill names Debbie Porter director of marketing

June 20, 2012

Veggie Grill has announced that Debbie Porter has joined the team as the director of marketing.  Porter joins CEO Greg Dollarhyde and co-founders Kevin Boylan…

Barberitos contest nets 187-pound weight loss

June 19, 2012

Barberitos launched its 2012 Healthy Campaign in January to promote weight loss and wellness. The campaign kicked off with an alternative healthy menu and a…

Worry maps

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Eighty percent mistakenly believe the gluten-free diet is either "more healthful" or a weight loss solution, instead of a medically-indicated diet for the auto…

The Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative

June 12, 2012

Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.

Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.

Pinkberry toppings bar loses trans fats, high fructose corn syrup

May 30, 2012

In its effort to continually offer customers high quality, fresh products, Pinkberry has revamped its signature toppings bar to include only items that are…

Tossed names salad contest winner

May 29, 2012

Tossed and Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) have announced the winner of salad contest aimed at raising money for Los Angeles County preschools. Maria…

Jamba Juice positioned to take health & wellness leadership role

May 23, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has taken an unprecedented step in its fight against obesity, announcing the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The Council has…

Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year

May 22, 2012

Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…