Panera Bread debuts ‘Kids Meal Promise’

August 11, 2016

Panera's kids menu will be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources starting September 7.

Schlotzsky’s seeks franchisees for Arizona locations

August 8, 2016

Schlotzsky’s is aiming to expand in Arizona and looking for a few good franchise partners.

Salata expanding into a slew of new markets

July 28, 2016

Salata, Houston-based salad and salad wrap concept, is getting ready to expand to 200 new locations.

Modern Market introduces healthy summer menu options

July 26, 2016

Modern Market, the Colorado-based farm-to-table concept, has announced the introduction of seasonal menu items including a blueberry pesto sandwich, mint…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth

July 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.

Cool off with Tropical Smoothie Cafe's summer menu items

June 28, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced two new summer menu items: Thai chicken and watermelon mojito smoothie.

Newk's Eatery reveals summer seasonal menu items

June 15, 2016

During the summer, Newk's Eatery is offering new menu items including a grilled veggie salad, a kale Caesar salad, bow tie Caesar pasta salad, a red, white and…

Panera Bread drops additives, artificials, preservatives in At Home products

June 15, 2016

Panera Bread has declared no more artificial sweeteners, preservatives, additives, or colors will be allowed in their Panera At Home product line. The…

La Madeleine opens 1st North Carolina location

June 14, 2016

La Madeleine, a french café franchise, is opening on July 12 at 1115 Walnut Street in Cary, North Carolina.

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

San Francisco Soup Company executive discusses the restaurant's use of BLE beacons

Clayton Chan, COO for San Francisco Soup Company, discusses the restaurant chain's use of BLE beacons.

Salata adds LeBoeuf to R&D team

February 18, 2015

Claire LeBoeuf will support Salata Director of Product Development David Laborde. Her primary responsibilities include new product development, nutritional…

Giardino Gourmet Salads inks 3 unit Nashville deal

January 15, 2015

The salad concept is breaking out of South Florida with its first franchise deal outside the Sunshine State.

MAD Greens: Less food miles equals better taste

Local sourcing is paying off for the salad concept, which is set to nearly double in size in 2015.

Just Salad opens in flagship Macy's store

November 13, 2014

The New York-based salad chain has 19 locations in New York, New Jersey, Hong Kong and the UAE, with more planned to open in New York and Dubai.

Tossed signs University of Miami deal

October 31, 2014

The location should open on campus in Whitten Hall in time for students' return in January 2015.

McAlister's Deli returns seasonal favorites

October 14, 2014

Turkey Cranberry Griller and Salad available through December 28.

Zoup! opening five units this fall

September 26, 2014

Five new units opening this fall will bring the chain's count to 70 locations across the US and Canada.

Greenz expands to Houston

July 15, 2012

Dallas-based Greenz has signed on with franchisee Kimberly Taylor to open a location in Houston.

Giardino Gourmet Salads adds to Florida healthy eating options

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Giardino Gourmet Salads launched in 2004 in southern Florida by Ody and Kenny Lugo. Today, there are seven locations throughout the region.