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…

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…

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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…