Allergyeats.com debuts

New site lets customers rate restaurants' food-allergy-friendliness.

Chipotle wins PETA's youth organization Libby Award

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February 22, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has won the Libby Award for Best Fast-Food Chain from peta2, the world's largest youth animal rights organization. The fourth annual…

2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Freshii signs Nashville development deal

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February 16, 2010

Nashville residents Daniel and Olivia Sarratt McCarthy have signed a development deal to open Freshii locations there over the next few years.   The couple…

Is Matthew Corrin the next Howard Schultz?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The 28-year-old founder of Freshii is leading a new generation of CEOs.

Freshii lands in downtown San Francisco

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February 9, 2010

Freshii will soon open in downtown San Francisco, according to a company release. The location is a top-tier target market for the healthy fast casual chain…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds dietitian

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February 9, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café, a tropical-themed smoothie and sandwich chain with more than 285 locations, announced in a release that registered dietitian Darcie…

Starbucks adds to reduced calorie retail line

The new bottled light coffees are 130 calories or less per serving.

Qdoba Mexican Grill creates Craft 2 menu

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January 25, 2010

Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that it will offer guests even more variety with its new Craft 2 menu, now available at all restaurants nationwide.   Craft …

Freshii to land in the Middle East

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January 19, 2010

Entrepreneurs Michael Boocher and Jennifer Ridgway have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open five Freshii restaurants in Dubai, with the first set to open…

Energy Kitchen to offer breakfast menu items for $2.99

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January 13, 2010

Energy Kitchen is offering all of its breakfast menu items for $2.99, including all sandwiches, wraps and pancakes. The prices are available for a limited time…

Saladworks named top salad franchise

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January 13, 2010

Conshocken, Pa.-based Saladworks has been named the nation's No. 1 salad franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for 2010.   In the magazine's 31th Annual…

NRA responds to national sodium reduction initiative

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January 12, 2010

On Monday, the New York City Department of Health announced details of a nationwide effort to reduce the amount of salt in packaged and restaurant foods by 2…

UFood Grill opens in Dallas hospital

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January 12, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has opened a location in Dallas' Parkland Memorial Hospital, in a space previously occupied by McDonald's.   "Parkland has kept the…

NYC proposes salt reduction plan for restaurants

The city's nationwide effort is designed to aid heart attack and stroke prevention.

Freshii signs multiunit So Cal deal

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January 11, 2010

Entrepreneurs and brothers Robbie and Jeff Sosna have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open 10 Freshii restaurants in Los Angeles.   The Sosna brothers…

NYC proposes salt reduction plan for restaurants

The city's nationwide effort is designed to aid heart attack and stroke prevention.

Pollo Campero joins low-cal meals club

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January 10, 2010

Pollo Campero is the latest brand to announce the launch of a new menu promotion to feature items with 505 calories or less. The promotion will be in stores…

Greenz launches online wellness program

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January 5, 2010

Greenz has announced a new wellness program designed to help its customers reach their health and wellness goals. The new wellness program includes:   Wellness…

Tropical Smoothie Café launches Healthy Lifestyle promo

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January 3, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café plans to help consumers meet their health goals for the New Year with a "Healthy Lifestyle" promotion, featuring low-calorie grilled…