Jimmy John's sues for trademark infringement

October 11, 2010

Chicago-based Haltsed Street International Inc., parent company of Halsted Street Deli, has been sued by Jimmy John's Enterprises LLC for trademark…

Boston Market to implement successful test overhaul in San Francisco stores

October 11, 2010

As part of Boston Market's 25th anniversary celebration, the restaurant has announced the San Francisco-area launch of a nationwide rollout of experiential…

Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi to celebrate Zoup! grand re-opening

October 7, 2010

Seinfeld's famed Soup Nazi will be making a special appearance at Zoup! in Southfield, Mich., to celebrate the location's grand re-opening.

Chipotle to give $2 burritos to processed food-wearing patrons

October 6, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution for a $1 million fundraiser designed to highlight the horrors of eating processed food.

Jamba Juice renews Nestlé USA retail partnership

October 4, 2010

Nestlé USA, part of Nestlé, S.A., and Jamba Juice Company, are in the process of signing a renewed partnership for the development of a ready-to-drink line of…

Firehouse Subs recognizes October as Fire Safety Month

October 3, 2010

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is kicking off October's Fire Safety Month by passing out fire safety tips to ensure each family has an emergency plan.

Bruegger’s celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2010

On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…

Ruby Tuesday to expand Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

September 21, 2010

Ruby Tuesday has signed an agreement to open up to 200 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill locations. According to reports in the Miami Herald and the Knoxville News…

orderTalk Inc. launches Jason’s Deli iTunes app

September 16, 2010

orderTalk, Inc. has announced the launch of a new app for Jason’s Deli. The app is available for download through iTunes and enables customers to place orders…

Panda Express adds Kobari Beef to the menu

September 16, 2010

Beginning Sept. 22, Panda Express fans will be able to order the new Kobari Beef item, featuring slices of marinated beef tossed with wok-seared mushrooms…

Saladworks to host Free Ingredient Week

September 16, 2010

Saladworks has launched its first-ever “Free Ingredient Week," beginning Sept. 20 and running until Sept. 24. The week will let Saladworks customers add a…

Saladworks adds winning salad to its seasonal menu

September 13, 2010

Saladworks has made its latest winning salad, Joan's Salad, available at all locations. Joan's Salad was created by Joan Bayley of Dearborn, Mich., and was…

Fast Casual Executive Summit to address new operating landscape

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 8, 2010

It has taken the fast casual segment more than 20 years to establish itself as a restaurant category leader. Now that it has, operators are continuing to…

Big-name food trucks hitting the road

September 8, 2010

What began as a modest neighborhood hot dog slinger has snowballed into a full-fledged craze glorified on The Food Network and emulated by big-name chains…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill partners with Mocapay

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September 6, 2010

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has entered into a strategic partnership with Denver-based Mocapay for its mobile marketing solutions, to be used at Garbanzo’s…

Einstein Bros. partners with Starlight Children's Foundation

August 31, 2010

Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation to sponsor a Fun Center mobile entertainment unit in each Starlight…

BBI digital branding campaign deemed a success

August 26, 2010

Beautiful Brands International, which launched a digital branding initiative for Camille's Sidewalk Cafe and FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe, announced that the…

Jamba Juice swipes for charity

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August 25, 2010

Jamba Juice has announced the launch of “Sip to Support,” a 10 percent give-back swipe card fundraising program, as part of the company's commitment to…

Central Florida readies for another Buffalo Wild Wings

August 23, 2010

Clermont will be the location for the seventh Buffalo Wild Wings Florida location, set to open Aug. 27. Sunshine Restaurant Corp. is the Central Florida…

Qdoba has a cure for 'Burrito Boredom'

August 23, 2010

Qdoba Mexican Grill has launched a national campaign to help "cure burrito boredom." The company created an advocacy group called "Food Lovers Fighting Burrito…