Is your restaurant required?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Is your restaurant required by law to post nutritional information?

Technomic predicts frugality fatigue and more in 2011

November 18, 2010

Leading foodservice intel group Technomic has released its list of 11 emerging trends in 2011. As hiring and same-store sales herald the industry’s slow return…

More steps to gluten free

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Last week, I started this discussion identifying items that contain gluten that might suprise you, as well as the first steps in creating gluten free dishes. 

UFood Grill shareholder letter highlights milestones

November 10, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. chairman and CEO George A. Naddaff has sent a letter to shareholders highlighting the restaurant chain's milestones and…

Preparing gluten free dishes

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Catering to the needs of customers who require gluten free dishes is a necessity for any busy restaurant. While it may seem daunting at first, by being…

Tossed continues expansion; moves into D.C.

November 9, 2010

Tossed, a fast casual brand known for its fresh gourmet salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the signing of a major deal for a more than 20-unit…

Despite Q3 losses, investment firm gives Jamba Inc. a “Buy”

On paper, healthy juice and grub fast casual chain Jamba Inc. looks to have had a hard Q3: total revenue for the quarter decreased 16 percent from last year…

UFood to honor veterans with free meal

November 7, 2010

On Nov. 11, Veteran's Day, UFood Restaurant Group Inc. will honor active military personnel and veterans with a free meal at participating UFood Grill…

Tasti-D-Lite expands to Australia

November 4, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed a development deal with Friezer Australia Pty Ltd. to expand in Australia. The 30-unit, five-year deal calls for the first store…

Freshii heads into November with openings in San Francisco, Chicago

November 2, 2010

On November 8, Freshii will open its doors at locations in both San Francisco and Chicago.

MenuTrinfo to host dietary, nutritional labeling webinar series

November 2, 2010

MenuTrinfo LLC will begin a new series of free webinars designed for those in the foodservice industry who want to stay in front of key dietary trends…

Sweetgreen continues Washington, D.C., expansion

November 1, 2010

In July 2007, Washington, D.C.-based Sweetgreen opened its first location in the neighborhood of Georgetown. The restaurant was launched by college friends…

At the Dance

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Food and flavor trends behave like attendees at a dance. Their behavior is dictated by the music being played. In other words, it is the circumstances…

Healthy Fast Food closes secondary offering

October 21, 2010

Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, has announced that it has closed its…

Muscle Maker Grill opens in N.J.'s Warren Township

October 18, 2010

Muscle Maker Grill celebrated the opening of its Warren, N.J., restaurant on Oct. 9. The opening marks the 28th Muscle Maker Grill location.

Urban Eats Cafe owners recognized for business diversity

October 17, 2010

The owners of Urban Eats Café have been named to the St. Louis Business Journal's 2010 class of Diverse Business Leaders. The awards promote diversity in the…

Frozen = Fresh?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I don’t consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you’re in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Shaken, Not Stirred

Shaken, Not Stirred: Consumer Trends for Healthy Living, was presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit. The report covers menu trends, business…

Jamba Juice signs major purchasing agreement

October 12, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchasing agreement for 41 stores, its largest refranchising transaction since the program's inception in 2009.

Freshii expanding into Nashville, San Francisco

October 11, 2010