Operators share survival strategies at COEX

Mar 03, 2010

ORLANDO Fla. Attendees at the annual Chain Operators Exchange conference this week said limited-time offers and tighter cost controls have helped them weather a turbulent economy for the past two years.COEX 2010, sponsored by the International...

Groupon hit with lawsuit

Mar 03, 2010

CHICAGO Online coupon provider Groupon, in response to a lawsuit alleging that it “systematically deceives its customers,” is striking back with its own class-action suit -- against itself. The real class-action suit against Groupon was filed...

Famous Dave's buys 7 units from bankrupt franchisee

Mar 02, 2010

MINNETONKA Minn. Famous Dave’s of America Inc. was awarded seven of nine restaurants owned by a bankrupt franchisee upon completion of a $6.8 million “stalking horse” bid it submitted last December...

Caribou’s brand makeover

Mar 02, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS Caribou Coffee, the nation’s second-largest coffeehouse chain, unveiled Monday a brand makeover and a new line of tea-based lattes. The 17-year-old chain has updated its logo, signage, packaging and décor in a rebranding that carries...

PhaseNext looks to add Asian concept

Mar 02, 2010

DALLAS PhaseNext Hospitality, a multi-concept franchise operator specializing in non-traditional locations, said Monday it plans to add the pan-Asian Zao Noodle Bar concept to its portfolio. Founded by former Caribou Coffee executives Roz Mallet...

This week in supplier news

Mar 01, 2010

Rich Products launched a new website. Also this week: Dawn Professional, Hobart, The PSNE Group, Kold-Draft, Fuze, Vitamin Water, Snapple Iced Tea, Franke Foodservice Systems. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rich Products Corp. has launched its...

Jack in the Box debuts grilled chicken salad

Mar 01, 2010

SAN DIEGO Joining an increasing number of quick-service players offering lower-calorie menu options, Jack in the Box announced Monday the extension of its salad line with the introduction of a new Grilled Chicken Salad. The new entrée includes a...

The 2010 IFMA Silver Plate Award winners

Feb 26, 2010

CHICAGO The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced Friday its 2010 slate of winners for the Silver Plate Award, which honors restaurateurs and executives for career achievements and innovation. The winners were selected...

SLIDE SHOW: C-CAP celebrates 20 years

Feb 26, 2010

NEW YORK More than $530,000 was raised at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, held this week at Pier 60 in New York City. Chef-restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson was honored this year for his own achievements...