Einstein Noah unveils new corporate wellness program

May 10, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (ENRGI) has implemented a new wellness program, the ENRGI & You Wellness Program, which went into effect May 2.

Hot gluten free mess of new products

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned.  

TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Genghis Grill’s HealthKwest gives chain energy boost

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Genghis Grill's HealthKwest campaign yielded social media growth.

Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Einstein Bros. Bagels partners with BolderBOULDER

May 1, 2011

Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced that it will sponsor the 2011 BolderBOULDER 10K race, the third largest running race in the United States, on Memorial Day.

Tropical Smoothie Café opens 300th location

April 27, 2011

Tropical Smoothie Cafe? will open its first Fort Myers, Fla., location April 29, also marking the company’s 300th unit.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Muscle Maker Grill expands East Bay development plan

April 26, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill is doubling the number of restaurants being developed in California’s East Bay area. The decision to increase the number of franchises from…

Nutritional calculators: The diner's guide to healthy eating

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are embracing consumers' demand to know more.

Freshii opens first of two Baltimore restaurants

April 19, 2011

Freshii has announced the expected opening of two new units in Baltimore, in the area’s downtown and Charles Village locations.

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

Red Mango to launch raspberry cheesecake frozen yogurt

April 18, 2011

In celebration of spring, Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor, Raspberry Cheesecake, at stores nationwide for a limited time.

Follow the leader: Menu development for kids

By Cari Price

Freshii celebrates spring with seasonal menu

April 12, 2011

In tune with the warming breeze, Freshii has introduced new items to its menu.

Caribou Coffee brews up low cal beverages

April 11, 2011

Caribou Coffee is offering guests a newly expanded line of beverages with 40 percent fewer calories under the Northern Lite moniker that includes mochas…

Muscle Maker Grill opens first California restaurant

April 10, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill has opened the doors to its first restaurant in California, located in Antioch. The new restaurant is part of a multi-unit franchise deal to…

Raw explained: Tips and tricks for offering raw dishes on your menu

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

FATZ names new VP of marketing

March 30, 2011

Café Enterprises Inc., parent company of FATZ, has named Stephen Loftis as vice president of marketing for the chain.