Kids meal toys: Temptresses of joy or industry scapegoat?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

I awoke to a crime scene in my living room the other morning. Armed with just a bathrobe and mad hair I approached the blood stained cloth and bloody foot…

Tasti-D-Lite to expand across the U.S.

June 30, 2010

Tasti D-Lite is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three area development agreements with commitments for 65 locations in Dallas…

Chipotle to provide cafeteria meals through junk e-mail campaign

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June 24, 2010

Through its "No Junk" campaign, Chipotle Mexican Grill is encouraging Americans to forward their junk e-mails to nojunk@chipotlejunk.com, where each forwarded…

FreshBerry opens in Orlando, Fla.

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June 22, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the grand opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Orlando, Fla. The new store is located near the…

Energy Kitchen to expand into South Fla.

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June 7, 2010

Energy Kitchen has announced the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in South Florida. The signed agreement, targeting South Beach…

Seven 'Stealth Health' foodservice strategies

by Ken Toong — Executive Director, UMass Dining, University of Massachusetts

As more fast casuals open on university campuses, the director of UMass dining discusses dining trends for the college crowd.

Seven 'Stealth Health' foodservice strategies

by Ken Toong — Executive Director, UMass Dining, University of Massachusetts

As more fast casuals open on university campuses, the director of UMass dining discusses dining trends for the college crowd.

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…