Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

NRA: Restaurant same-store gains strongest since ‘07

April 28, 2011

Bolstered by solid improvements in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the outlook for the restaurant industry continued to strengthen in March…

Webinar to discuss emerging trends in foodservice

April 28, 2011

Empathica and FastCasual.com will present a roundtable webinar May 12 discussing the five emerging foodservice industry trends. The webinar, "Emerging Trends…

Panera posts first quarter 2011 earnings

April 28, 2011

Panera Bread Co. recently posted its first quarter 2011 earnings of $1.09 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07, as well as the prior-year…

HuHot to hold Facebook contest to name new sauce

April 28, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill is holding a contest to let its Facebook fans decide the name for this summer’s Sauce of the Season.

Beautiful Brands opens new offices in Canada, India and Kuwait

April 28, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of new branch offices in India, Kuwait and Canada.

Tropical Smoothie Café opens 300th location

April 27, 2011

Tropical Smoothie Cafe? will open its first Fort Myers, Fla., location April 29, also marking the company’s 300th unit.

Buzztime, Buffalo Wild Wings enter master services agreement

April 27, 2011

NTN Buzztime Inc., the digital interactive restaurants and bar entertainment network, has announced its multi-year partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.

Spicy Pickle updates franchise report

April 27, 2011

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc.'s CEO Mark Laramie has presented an update and annual report in regard to the company’s growth and development.

Tossed launches 4th annual salad contest

April 27, 2011

Tossed has announced its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest, created to give customers the opportunity to add their salad combinations on Tossed menus…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Six Benefits to Marketing at the POS

Digital technology helps turn customers’ ordering uncertainty into revenue.

Muscle Maker Grill expands East Bay development plan

April 26, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill is doubling the number of restaurants being developed in California’s East Bay area. The decision to increase the number of franchises from…

Smashburger reaches 100-store milestone

April 26, 2011

Smashburger has opened the doors to its 100th store today in Schaumburg, Ill. Since its debut more than three years ago, Smashburger has opened stores in 2…

Mama Fu's launches new prototype, signs 6-store deal

April 26, 2011

Mama Fu’s Asian House is further positioning itself as an industry leader with the launch of a new prototype.The nationally expanding franchise developed the…

Buffalo Wild Wings posts 40% net earnings increase

April 26, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 27, 2011.

Store closures impact Pei Wei Asian Diner Q1 results

April 26, 2011

The temporary closure of eight Pei Wei restaurants in Arizona during March 2011 resulted in the loss of 29 sales weeks for P.F. Chang’s China Bistro offshoot…

Subway, Starbucks leapfrog Burger King, Wendy’s in sales

April 26, 2011

Specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches have officially become an American staple alongside burgers and shakes. Technomic's listing of the top 500 restaurant…