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Subway to launch 6th annual kids' fitness campaign in January
Subway is now promoting its "Random Acts of Fitness for Kids" program, set to kick off in January. The national program is in its sixth year and is designed to motivate students in grades K-6 to stay … -
Experts weigh in on emerging restaurant trends
Look for visual marketing plans, mobile engagement and daypart expansion in the New Year.- Alicia Kelso -
NRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice industry's nutrition initiatives … -
National Restaurant Association predicts 2013 menu trends
Locally-sourced meats and produce and children's nutrition continue to be big focuses for restaurants.- Alicia Kelso -
Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free Meatball. Operators who cater to gluten-free … -
Study finds high customer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care Act's mandate to do so next year … -
2013 food trend predictions begin trickling in
Look for fast casual rebranding, bread experimentation and more snacking.- Alicia Kelso -
TCBY adds three holiday Super Fro-Yo flavors
TCBY is adding three limited-time holiday flavors to the menu, including Pumpkin Spice, Apple Spice and Eggnog Super Fro-Yo. The flavors are new to the Super Fro-Yo line-up, and include three grams … -
Subway tops Zagat survey in three categories
For the fourth consecutive year, Subway was named as the mega chain leader in three categories — Healthy Options, Most Popular and Top service — according to the recently released 2012 … -
LYFE Kitchen transforming the way the world sees organic
New restaurant concept aims at sustainability, responsibly grown and sourced materials. -
Bojangles' CEO discusses company's fast growth
Bojangles' CEO Randy Kibler appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box with Joe Kernen this week to discuss the company's fast-paced growth. Currently, the chain includes 525 restaurants in 10 Southeastern states … -
Shareholders applaud McDonald's calorie posting move
Today members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a shareholding organization for McDonald's, released a statement commending the QSR chain for proactively committing to post … -
NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds
Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.3 comments- Alicia Kelso -
McDonald's adding calorie information, testing fruit and veggie options
The company also plans to test additional produce side options and grilled chicken choices for Happy Meals. -
Dunkin' Donuts adds Quaker Oatmeal to menu
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced Quaker Oatmeal as a permanent addition to the brand's DDSmart menu of better-for-you food and beverages. Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will serve Quaker Oatmeal in two … -
Advocacy group accuses McDonald's, Subway of deceptive marketing
A coalition of children's, health, privacy and consumer advocacy organizations, led by the Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), has filed five separate complaints this week with the Federal Trade … -
McDonald's takes the lead in clarifying normal portion sizes
Giving consumers the tools to make informed decisions, with a little work to reorganize menus and product offerings, will be more successful than limiting consumers' choices. -
Study: Toy trumps food choices in kids' meals
A newly released study done by Ontario, Canada's University of Waterloo suggests that kids' meals with a toy are more attractive to younger consumers than kids' meals with french fries and soda … -
McDonald's partners with KaBoom! for children's initiative
McDonald's has announced a new partnership with KaBoom!, a national non-profit that promotes play areas within walking distance of every child in the U.S. McDonald's president and CEO Don Thompson … -
Millennials expected to increase foodservice spending
New research from Technomic indicates that the Millennial generation has a positive outlook on the future and are expected to increase spending on foodservice in the next year. Half of Millennials …
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