As the fro-yo category grows increasingly competitive and repetitive, many have attempted to lay claim to the healthy leader position, but no one comes close to Super Fro-Yo launched by TCBY less than a year ago. Today, TCBY announces the next evolution of soft serve frozen yogurt, by being the first to market Greek Fro-Yo, […]
Just in time for the New Year, Pollo Tropical is announcing the release of the 2012 version of its 21 Days to a New You Meal Plan. The plan provides three weeks of healthful eating out options, plus easy-to-prepare breakfast and snack options. Each daily meal plan includes lunch and dinner options for both meals […]
The Dog House Diner, located outside of the Encinitas Home Depot, has quickly gained a reputation as the source in San Diego for authentic regional hot dogs and sandwiches. Sandy Cherman bought the former hot dog vendor out and transformed it from a basic hot dog stand into a hot dog nirvana that also has […]
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today introduced its first new flavor of the year and the latest addition to the BRight Choices line, Berry Nut Honey Frozen Yogurt. This honey and vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt with a triple berry ribbon and sweet honey oat almond pieces is the perfect flavor to […]
Steak 'n Shake, the restaurant industry's longest established brand in the premium burger and milkshake segment, announced it will not raise its menu prices in 2012. To celebrate its devotion to providing honest and high value to its loyal consumers, anyone who purchases a sandwich with fries may order a free legendary Orange Freeze, beginning […]
Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest level in five months. The RPI, a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry, stood at 100.6 in November, up 0.6 percent […]
The Pollo Tropical TropiChop, which has been a menu favorite for nearly 15 years, is being redesigned so customers can create their own with an expanded line of rice and other base options, expanded toppings, and even new sauces from the salsa bar. In addition to more choices, guests will also receive more chicken, as […]
As the New Year approaches, many Americans will make resolutions, often involving diets and healthy eating. Technomic has found that an increasing number of restaurants are able to meet these consumers' needs by creating dishes that are low in fat, calories, and sugar, and by proudly describing these healthful properties. In fact, use of the […]
When people come to one of the 1,700 Church’s Chicken quick-service restaurants, they are usually on the go. These highly mobile customers will have a chance to use their phones to win a trip to see the premiere of the Warner Brothers movie, Joyful Noise, simply by texting. This mobile campaign is being powered by […]
“BO Time” on the go has never been easier than with Bojangles’ brand new iPhone app, which allows users to play digital cornhole, find the closest restaurant, set up alerts to invite their friends to join them at Bojangles’, and even set a “stomach growl alarm” for It’s Bo Time! The new app is available […]
Black Box Intelligence (BBI), a leading provider of financial and market data for the restaurant industry released their November Restaurant Industry Snapshot today containing sales performance and trends. Additional snapshot metrics include job growth and turnover numbers, provided by sister company People Report, and the Restaurant Industry Willingness to Spend Index, provided by […]
U-Swirl, Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International, Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, announced today that it has launched a new smart phone application that will allow the user to receive currently available flavors on a café-by-café basis, nationwide. This application will provide directions and distance to the closest possible U-Swirl from wherever […]
Like a Chinese New Year, Andrew Freeman has branded 2012 with an identifiable agent. Mr. Potato is going to reign supreme. Freeman heads a high-end hospitality agency that, for its fifth year, released a preview of the hottest trends and predictions in food and restaurants. “We work on this all year long,” Freeman says. “Each […]
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 hopeful after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the continuing economic saga of high unemployment and low consumer confidence kept visits to restaurants flat in the first three calendar quarters of the year, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. […]
Trying to get more vegetables into your children's diet can be a challenge. To tackle one of parenthood's toughest problems, Subway Corporate Dietitian Lanette Kovachi, MS, RD, has tapped into her experience as both a mother and dietitian and has created a series of tips designed to encourage kids to eat healthier. Her nutrition column […]
Takeout options are an increasingly important source of revenue for restaurant operators, with 57 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic saying they purchase takeout once a week or more. Operators who are worried that takeout sales can cannibalize dining room traffic can rest assured, as 60 percent of consumers who recently purchased takeout said […]
With Asian restaurant concepts popping up across the United States, HuHot Mongolian Grill continues to stay focused – and that means growth. During HuHot’s most recent planning session, the new restaurant count anticipated for 2012 landed in the double digits. Next year’s growth will include the conquering of North Carolina by Mike Treadwell, of Treadwell […]
America's health problems have been well publicized. Consumer awareness of issues, such as obesity and diabetes, has increased considerably in recent years. For the foodservice industry, according to the just-released Packaged Facts report "Health on the Restaurant Menu: Foodservice Trends in the U.S.," the time is now past for drawing attention to health and nutrition issues […]
There’s a social element to every conference, usually involving structured or informal networking. At the first-ever Franchise Operational Performance Summit (OPS), to be held Dec. 6 and 7 in Atlanta, the social part of the agenda involves how franchises can use social media to improve operations. “For a while now, Fortune 500 companies have incorporated […]
American Express Business Insights today released its series of Q3 2011 Business Insights Spend Sights reports that reveal a new trend of selective luxury spending among both consumers and businesses. The reports, which examine spending patterns across several key categories, U.S. cities and demographic groups, suggest a willingness among some consumer groups to loosen the reins on spending […]
The Triple Steak Stack is a new product from Taco Bell that features triple the amount of a new flavorful and high quality steak. The tender, juicy steak is smothered in a real, three-cheese blend and served in a warm, toasted nine-inch Mexican-inspired bolillo flatbread – another first. The true hero of the sandwich: Taco […]
Leading restaurants are expanding the protein selection on their menus by offering more pork dishes, according to foodservice consultants Technomic. With a 7 percent increase in menu mentions over the past year, pork is now being showcased in appetizers, entrees, and sides. This protein suits the trend of using rustic, natural ingredients, from Chipotle’s use […]
Mindshare Technologies today announced the addition of its new user-friendly Quick Response (QR) code feature to the company's enterprise feedback management platform. The new QR code support makes it easier for the customers of Mindshare's clients to provide immediate feedback via a mobile-optimized survey on their smartphones and mobile devices. The Mindshare QR codes can […]
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