Multi-concept franchising a growth vehicle

September 14, 2008

Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…

Mid-Atlantic to showcase new products, services

September 7, 2008

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, slated to take place Sept. 17-18, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer a variety…

Mid-Atlantic Expo to feature free educational seminars

August 28, 2008

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer attendees the know how they…

Fast casual segment capable of sustaining growth

August 24, 2008

R&I names top Consumers' Choice chains

August 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 28th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. The award winners are selected by a…

Penman Square Market opens in Fla.

July 16, 2008

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Executive chef Craig Dion has opened Penman Square Market and Cafe in Jacksonville Beach, which serves lunch and dinner along with…

Americans weigh in on safety of artificial sweeteners

June 26, 2008

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Does the type of artificial sweetener really matter to consumers? Harris Interactive has announced the results of a survey that shows that…

Fast-casual chains continue to outperform, report says

June 22, 2008

CHICAGO — According to Chicago-based foodservice consultant Technomic Information Services, the Top 100 fast-casual chains continued to be the growth vehicle…

COVER: On the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

R&D is critical. Are you doing it right?

Asterop data identifies U.S. expansion opportunities

June 19, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Asterop Inc., provider of business intelligence and predictive analytics, has announced the release of its newest business intelligence…

Restaurants squeezed by economy, price-conscious consumers

June 10, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Restaurants, including fast-food operations, are trying to balance rising costs with keeping customers satisfied.   At the…

IBM, Self-Service World announce free webinar on reaching the 'new consumer'

June 10, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — IBM, a global provider of business technologies, and Self-Service World, the leading news and information source covering the self-service…

Technomic study: Consumers want more sandwich variety

May 20, 2008

CHICAGO — New research from foodservice consultants Technomic has found that though preferences for traditional sandwiches remain strong, consumers are looking…

Au Bon Pain adds to Nutrition Advisory Board

May 19, 2008

BOSTON — Bakery-café chain Au Bon Pain has added Karen Glanz and Heidi Skolnik to its Nutrition Advisory Board.   Glanz is a professor of behavioral sciences…

Fast casuals boost produce sales

May 6, 2008

The Packer: Roberta Cook, cooperative extension specialist at the University of California-Davis, said the amount of money spent on the $1 trillion food sector…

Restaurant Performance Index continues to fall

April 30, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

SCAA to host Specialty Coffee World

April 27, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will hold its 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition at the Minneapolis Convention Center…

Fast Casual Summit registration opens

April 24, 2008

Designed to foster relationships among fast casual executives and to encourage an atmosphere of innovative idea generation, the Fast Casual Executive Summit is…

COVER: The Asian influence

April 16, 2008

Asian fast casuals dump the lo mein stereotype.

Industry 'greening' focus of NRA education sessions

April 6, 2008

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, being held May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will host more than 65 free…