Planet Smoothie acquired by Tasti D-Lite

November 30, 2011

Atlanta-based Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise system with more than 100 units in 16 states, has been acquired by Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group acquires Kettleman Bagel Co.

November 29, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced the…

MonkeyMedia Software promotes Mo Asgari to president

November 29, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced an organizational change designed to facilitate…

Crispers restaurants test breakfast

November 28, 2011

Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has introduced a new breakfast menu at the St. Augustine and Jacksonville-Roosevelt locations. The new Crispers…

HuHot Mongolian Grill eyes 2012 expansion

November 28, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill will continue to stay focused on concept growth as the chain moves into 2012.

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

Personal safety tips for the holidays

D.B. "Libby" Libhart has more than 30 years of experience in the loss prevention industry. He has provided security and safety leadership in retail settings…

Making Decisions as a Leader - Part V

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37-year-career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Red Robin opens fast casual offshoot

November 27, 2011

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has opened the doors of its fast casual restaurant, Burger Works, in Denver.

Envysion selected as 2011 Red Herring Global Award finalist

November 27, 2011

Louisville, Colo.-based Envysion Inc., a provider of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) for the restaurant and retail industries, has been selected as a…

De-Silo HR: The Next Evolution

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

It is projected that by 2013, 15 percent of business intelligence deployments will combine BI, collaboration and social software into decision-making…

Thanksgiving and giving thanks

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

An often overlooked trend in the restaurant industry is giving back.

Corner Bakery Cafe raises record amount for No Kid Hungry

November 22, 2011

With the help of guests across the nation, Corner Bakery Cafe raised more than $268,000 during the 2011 Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry.

The Stuff of Leaders - Part IV

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Superior training is something that is critical to every successful team, whether on the battlefield, the football field, or the kitchen of your restaurant.

Fazoli's hosting Black Friday lunch deal

November 21, 2011

Fazoli's is anticipating what is predicted to be the biggest Black Friday ever by offering a deal for hungry shoppers. On Nov. 25, customers will receive a $…

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Staying in line with PCI

Brad Cyprus, from Vendor Safe Technologies, and Jeremy Gibeault, of Firehouse Subs, share take-aways from their Fast Casual Executive Summit session on the…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Future foodservice consumers

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with John Weber, vice president of LEK Consulting, about the new foodservice consumer. Weber was a presenter at the 201…

Pizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.

November 20, 2011

Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…

Starbucks raises prices

November 17, 2011

Starbucks Corp. has raised prices in some regions and lowered ones in others, according to a story in the Seattle Times.