Rubio's passes on buyout offer

November 1, 2009

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has decided to decline an $80 million buyout offer it received from stockholder Alex Meruelo and the Meruelo Group, and Levine…

Reports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use

November 1, 2009

Two newly published reports have documented the discussions of a supply chain-wide executive think tank's recent call to double the use of fresh produce in…

Corner Bakery Cafe inks deal to open 12 non-traditional locations

November 1, 2009

Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it will partner with franchisee PhaseNext Hospitality to develop 12 new Corner Bakery Cafe locations in non-traditional…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian and Doc Popcorn open co-brand pilot

November 1, 2009

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced the opening of its newest location inside an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas.   This is the fourth Maui Wowi Hawaiian…

How fast casual operators can mitigate risk

New technologies and attitudes can help operators win the war against employee theft.

PCI Compliance Made Easy for Restaurants Accepting Credit Cards

WendCentral Corp., the largest Wendy's franchise in the United States, needed to ensure PCI DSS compliance when it began accepting credit card transactions. It…

Elephants Delicatessen implements MonkeyCatering

October 29, 2009

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based solutions for the QSR and fast casual restaurant segment, has announced that Portland, Ore.-based Elephants…

Jamba Juice continues with refranchising initiative

October 29, 2009

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of eight restaurants in California to Four Life Foods LLC, a company owned primarily by one of the four original co-founders…

Restaurant industry performance index shows September decline

October 29, 2009

The restaurant industry's performance remained soft in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined…

Boston Market extends 'Two Kids Eat Free' program

October 28, 2009

Boston Market has announced that its widely popular "Two Kids Eat Free" dining program will be extended past Oct. 31, offering customers the same deal every…

Rubio's sets Q3 2009 conference call

October 28, 2009

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Nov. 4, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2009. …

Smashburger to head to San Diego in 2010

October 28, 2009

Smashburger has announced it has partnered with Smash Bros LLC., a non-traditional retail and commercial development firm, to bring seven Smashburgers to San…

Starbucks plans first location in Sweden

October 28, 2009

According to an article in The Seattle Times, Starbucks plans to open its first location in Sweden at the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport early next year. …

Survey reveals restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic

October 28, 2009

U.S. restaurateurs are cautiously optimistic about the future and concerned about inflationary trends in commodity and labor costs for the remainder of 2009…

Buffalo Wild Wings posts 25% revenue gain

October 27, 2009

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2009.   Company-owned restaurant sales increased 26 percent for…

American Airlines to serve Ben & Jerry's sundaes

October 27, 2009

Ben & Jerry's is the latest brand to find a home for some of its products on airline carriers. Starting Nov. 1, American Airlines will serve new Ben &…

Panera Bread systemwide comps up nearly 3%

October 27, 2009

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent for its third quarter ended Sept. 29, 2009. Franchise-operated…

Pizza and beer night, reinvented

Adding robust craft beer offerings can put a pizzeria in a category of its own--especially in the fast casual segment.

U-SWIRL franchisee opens first Reno location

October 26, 2009

U-SWIRL International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food Inc., owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt stores, has announced the grand…

Caribou Coffee restructures leadership team

October 26, 2009

Caribou Coffee has announced the promotion of Daniel E. Lee to secretary, senior vice president and general counsel of Caribou Coffee, and the appointment of…