NRA unveils 2009 top menu trends

December 9, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new National Restaurant Association survey of more than 1,600 professional chefs — members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …

NRA to release 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast

December 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association will release its 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast and unveil its public-policy agenda for the coming…

NRA: RPI up slightly, sales still sluggish

November 30, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a slight gain, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained dampened in October, as…

NRA reports dampened restaurant industry outlook

October 30, 2008

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

Jason's Deli drops high fructose corn syrup from food

October 28, 2008

DALLAS — Jason's Deli has eliminated foods containing high fructose corn syrup from its menu, the company announced. Jason's has procured new versions of…

Chipotle beefs up online ordering

October 27, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has enhanced its online ordering system, including giving customers the ability to pay for their order online.   The new system…

Fast Casual seeks Top 100 nominations

October 2, 2008

LOUISVILLE , Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. The ideal nomination will be a brand…

Fast Casual launches state of the industry report

September 25, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine and FastCasual.com have released the "2009 Fast Casual State of the Industry Report."   The 73-page comprehensive study…

New research: Foodservice leads card-data attacks

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New research from global payment security consultancy Trustwave analyzes the most common methods and targets of recent card breach incidents…

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…