More women bring lunch, study says

October 14, 2008

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Harris Interactive has released results of a study commissioned by the Grains Foods Foundation that reports that nearly two-thirds (6…

Vapiano signs deal for Texas market

October 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has signed an agreement with University of Houston graduate student Soomyee Song to open five units throughout Houston. Song's first…

California Tortilla intros election dishes

October 13, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fresh-Mex chain California Tortilla is offering a pair of politically-themed dishes in conjunction with the presidential election. The…

Saladworks debuts newest signature salad

October 13, 2008

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has rolled out the final 2008 installment of the restaurant's popular Signature Series, the company announced. The "Articado…

Starbucks clashes with landlords

October 13, 2008

Wall Street Journal: Several property owners and developers have filed lawsuits against Starbucks alleging that the company owes them money for rent or other…

QSRs want slice of fast casual pie

Quick-serve restaurants move to upscale décor, menu to attract customers.

Baja Fresh moves into retail with Bluesun Corp.

October 12, 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has an agreement with California-based Bluesun Corp. to offer a line of Baja Fresh Salsas, the company…

Shane's Rib Shack to offer election day giveaway

October 12, 2008

ATLANTA — On Election Day, Nov. 4, any customer of legal voting age who shows up at a Shane's Rib Shack location with an official "I Voted Today" sticker will…

Spiedie Bistro intros new sandwich

October 12, 2008

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — Fast casual concept Spiedie Bistro, which opened in July, has added a new sandwich to its menu. The Felson, Spiedie Bistro's version of…

New yogurt concept installs IDS Menus digital menu board

October 9, 2008

EXTON, Pa. — Berry Chill, a new yogurt bar in Chicago, has deployed a digital menu board display system from IDS Menus, a Scala Certified Partner. The store's…

Jamba adopts shareholders rights plan

October 9, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — The board of directors of Jamba Inc. has adopted a stock purchase rights plan as a means to ward off an unsolicited attempt to acquire the…

Saladworks store sets opening-day sales record

October 9, 2008

CONSHOCKEN, Pa. — The Oct. 1 debut of Saladworks' new 2,600 sq. ft. store  in Mount Larel, N.J., set a company record with more than $18,000 in gross sales. …

Firehouse Subs signs Coke deal

October 9, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has signed a multi-year beverage contract with The Coca-Cola Co., the company announced. Firehouse Subs will serve Coke…

Jimmy John's intros new sandwich

October 9, 2008

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops has introduced its first new menu item in four years, the company announced.   The Ultimate Porker Club…

JFK airport debuts self-order outlets

October 9, 2008

 

Chipotle to host earnings call

October 8, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss third quarter financial results. Hosting the call…

Rumbi Island Grill to enter California market

October 8, 2008

SANDY, Utah — Rumbi Island Grill plans to enter the California market through an area development agreement with restaurateur Paulo Salgado.   The partnership…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent prelim Q3 comps down

October 7, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., which operates Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana and is the largest Burger…

Starbucks extending barista shifts

October 7, 2008

Wall Street Journal: Starbucks Corp. is revamping employee schedules so that fewer employees will work more hours at its shops, the company announced. The goal…

Organic to Go sales up 72 percent

October 7, 2008

SEATTLE — Sales at Organic To Go are projected to reach $6.4 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company said in a preliminary sales release.