Green trends take root at Mid-Atlantic Expo

Energy efficiency, green products highlight of show.

Summit seminar to tackle franchising pitfalls

September 6, 2007

Rich Hicks doesn't want to make the same mistakes others have made. The founder and president of Tin Star Southwest Grill hopes to learn from his peers…

Restaurant performance outlook rises in June

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…

Qdoba Mexican Grill goes trans-fat free

July 25, 2007

DENVER  — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that its frying oil contains zero artificial trans fats per serving and has been implemented in Qdoba restaurants…

Spicy Pickle launches catering program

July 23, 2007

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has debuted its new catering program, featuring the chain's culinary-inspired subs and panini sandwiches. The program supplies individual…

First Coney Beach opens in Tulsa

July 1, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach, a retro, beach-inspired, gourmet hot dog and hamburger restaurant and the third fast-casual concept from Beautiful Brands…

Restaurant Performance Index holds steady

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Sweetgreen opens first Georgetown location

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Greens Restaurant Group LLC, a new enterprise founded by four Georgetown, Washington, D.C., grads, announced the opening of their first…

Sandella's Flatbread to expand in California

June 24, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread recently closed a multi-unit franchising deal with Vahe and Harry Karamardian for the development of five new Southern…

uWink to expand in Canada

June 24, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., developer of digital media entertainment software and an interactive restaurant concept, has announced plans for the creation of…

The fresh factor

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 24, 2007

Restaurants tout freshly prepared to add consumer appeal.

Salad Creations

June 20, 2007

The Florida-based chain is sprouting up all over.

Restaurants to miss July 1 calorie deadline

June 19, 2007

MSNBC: Fast food restaurants in New York are getting a temporary reprieve from a precedent-setting rule requiring them to put calorie information on their…

Quiznos investor bets on gourmet burgers

June 19, 2007

Chain Leader: Quiznos investor Cervantes Capital is launching another fast-casual restaurant concept: high-end burgers. The concept, Smashburger, will let…

Four chains partner to build franchise interest

June 18, 2007

Saladworks, Nathan's Famous, Carvel and Philly Soft Pretzel have teamed up on franchise seminars designed to boost franchise interest. Each of the chains are…

Technomic report identifies breakfast opportunities

June 13, 2007

CHICAGO — Away-from-home breakfast sales are growing, but remain a major underdeveloped opportunity for restaurant operators, according to new research report…

MaggieMoo's launches new ice cream flavor

June 11, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. — Super-premium ice cream brand MaggieMoo's International has launched Buttered Popcorn as its newest ice cream flavor.   Buttered Popcorn also…

Potbelly teams with Starbucks

June 11, 2007

Chicago Business: Potbelly Sandwich Works will begin selling Starbucks coffee at 15 of its 150 stores next week, the company announced. Starbucks founder…

Doggy treats

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

June 6, 2007

Man's best friend can be a boon to fast casual restaurants seeking an edge.

Technomic reports strong organic, natural food trends

June 4, 2007

CHICAGO — A recent Technomic study of organic and natural foods sold in the foodservice channel found solid growth potential. Annual sales of organic and…