Jamba Juice launches Yumberry superfruit line

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June 1, 2010

Jamba Juice will officially kick off the summer with the introduction of three new Superfruit products and a promotion with leading online active community…

Five Guys makes CSPI list of unhealthy restaurant meals

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May 27, 2010

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released its annual list of the most unhealthy meals available at U.S. chain restaurants. At the top…

UFood Grill opens 10 airport locations with Hudson Group

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May 24, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a master license agreement with premier travel retailer Hudson Group Retail LLC for the expansion of…

Freshii appoints Cosi veteran CFO

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May 20, 2010

Freshii has announced the appointment of Maggie Martensen as chief financial officer. Martensen is the former controller of Così Inc. During her tenure at…

U-Swirl revenues increase along with unit count

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May 13, 2010

Revenues from the U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt operations increased to $556,501 in the company's first quarter of 2010, up from $15,699 reported in the same quarter…

Freshii signs second San Francisco franchise deal

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May 12, 2010

Chicago-based Freshii has signed its second San Francisco franchise agreement in the past six months.   Entrepreneur Kathy Razvan has signed a multiunit…

Jamba Juice boosts California Flatbreads platform

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 10, 2010

Jamba Juice has relaunched its California Flatbread platform with the Four Cheesy, Smokehouse Chicken and MediterraneYUM flatbreads, now served more than 2…

Freshii CEO featured in Visa Business Card commercial

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May 3, 2010

Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin has been featured in a Visa Business Card television commercial. The commercial features Corrin discussing how Freshii uses Visa…

Red Mango signs Westchester County franchise deal

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April 28, 2010

Red Mango has announced a development agreement to open four stores in Westchester County, New York.   The deal was signed between Red Mango and Brandy…

Freshii to enter Arizona market

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April 28, 2010

Entrepreneur father-and-son team Dale and Dave I. Singh have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open and operate five Freshii restaurants in Arizona. The new…

Au Bon Pain, Starbucks join NYC's National Salt Reduction Initiative

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April 26, 2010

As the Food and Drug Administration prepares to take action on recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine, New York City is moving forward with its…

Consumer concern over sodium not reflected in purchases, NPD finds

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April 25, 2010

Even as the Institute of Medicine has recommended new government strategies for reducing sodium intake, consumers are displaying a disconnect between their…

UFood Grill signs U.S. Dept. of State facility franchise deal

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April 20, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced a new franchise relationship with I.L. Creations of Rockville, Md., for the launch of a UFood Grill in Washington…

Institute of Medicine recommends sodium reduction in food supply

April 20, 2010

The Institute of Medicine has released its report on recommended strategies for reducing sodium intake to levels recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for…

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Jamba Juice celebrates 20th anniversary

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April 11, 2010

Jamba Juice has announced that in celebration of its 20th anniversary it will launch of two special promotions and a new smoothie. Starting today, Jamba Juice…

UFood Grill expands airport presence

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March 22, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group has announced that its location at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport marks a new franchise relationship with Robinson Hill…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

Chipotle supports film highlighting food through the eyes of children

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March 1, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is working with Aubin Pictures in screening the documentary film, "What's On Your Plate?" in collaboration with local schools and…