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Wendy's, Panera top Zagat survey
May 10, 2007
NEW YORK — Wendy's was named queen of the fast-food mega-chains, and Panera Bread Co. as the most popular overall, according to a survey released by Zagat…
read nowNRA show to highlight hottest menu trends
May 10, 2007
The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will set the stage for future food…
read nowStarbucks launches new beverage in South Korea
May 8, 2007
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company and South Korea's Dong Suh Foods Company today launched a new ready-to-drink coffee beverage in South Korea. The…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index reaches 12-month high
April 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry was decidedly more optimistic in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…
read nowNRA reacts to passage of the Iraq Supplemental report
April 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today reacted to passage of the Iraq Supplemental Conference Report (H.R. 1591) which includes an…
read nowNRA show breakfast to focus on neighborhood marketing
April 26, 2007
The sixth annual Restaurant Executive Breakfast will be held May 19 during the 88th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in…
read nowNew report highlights U.S, breakfast market
April 25, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Limited-service Breakfast in the United States" to their offering.
read nowOrganic To Go opens 13th location
April 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Organic To Go, the nation's first fast casual cafe to be certified as an organic retailer, announced the opening of its newest location in Los…
read nowNatural pork product pays off for Chipotle
April 17, 2007
Medill News Service: Chipotle's decision to use more expensive, naturally-raised pork in its burritos resulted in a big price hike for the item in 2001, but it…
read nowP.J. Coffee intros environmentally friendly cups
April 17, 2007
ATLANTA — PJ's Coffee of New Orleans will implement eco-friendly cold drink cups in all of its 48 locations, the company announced April 17. The 10…
read nowSalads paying off for QSR operators
April 12, 2007
CHICAGO — Quick-service restaurants have been aggressively improving and promoting their salad offerings—and their efforts appear to be paying off, according…
read nowNRA show to feature eco-friendly products
April 12, 2007
Attendees at the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have a special opportunity this year to look at ways of making their…
read nowGreen tea gains domestic appeal
April 8, 2007
Slate.com: For centuries, man has searched for the elixir of life—a distillation that could bestow vitality, happiness, and immortality. But it took American…
read nowCOVER: Sweet surrender
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
April 2, 2007
In today's fast-paced, health-crazed world, desserts are proving they're here to stay.
read nowExtreme Pita includes nutritional info with receipts
April 1, 2007
San Diego Business Journal: Extreme Pita restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties in California have begun printing nutritional information on customer…
read nowBruegger's launching cage-free test
March 29, 2007
The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): Bagel chain Bruegger's will begin using only cage-free eggs at its stores in Wisconsin, the company announced. The company…
read nowStarbucks officially launches record label
March 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Starbucks and Concord Music Group announced today the formation of a new Hear Music record label. The company will be based in Los Angeles…
read nowSubway introduces "fit" menu
March 7, 2007
MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country. The new Subway Fresh…
read nowBruegger's desserts go trans-fat free
March 1, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has cut trans fat from its dessert line in all 255 bakeries, the company announced March 1. Their trans-fat-free dessert…
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