Quiznos exec fired following Internet sex scandal

August 27, 2006

  The Denver Channel: A Denver-area Quiznos executive has been fired from his position at the sandwich chain following his arrest for allegedly arranging to…

Passport Restaurants seeking $10M for fast-casual development

August 24, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla. — Passport Restaurants Inc., a restaurant holding company, announced that it has retained a New York investment banking firm to assist the…

McDonald's president resigns

August 23, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Mike Roberts, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has resigned.   The company's chief executive Jeff Skinner said Ralph…

Strange News: Hitler-themed restaurant receives few objections

August 23, 2006

Associated Press: When a restaurant called Hitler's Cross opened four days ago in a Bombay suburb, the city's small Jewish community was outraged, but there…

Northern Kentucky Health inspections go online

August 23, 2006

Community Press: The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department restaurant inspection scores online at www.nkyhealth.org. The information shows…

Wendy's adds Frescata Italiana to Deli Sandwich line

August 23, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — On the heels of the successful nationwide introduction of Frescata, Wendy's is adding a new Italian-style option to its menu.   It is the first…

Buffalo Wild Wings inks seven area development agreements

August 23, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings, named one of the top-10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States by Technomic, signed seven area development…

Clean restrooms equal happy customers

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Your restrooms matter to customers, and, yes, they require constant attention. But at least the process isn't rocket science.

Intura Solutions inks agreement with Merchant Services Network

August 22, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS and management software supplier Intura Solutions LP announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with Merchant Services Network…

Donatos Pizza opens new concept store in Indianapolis

August 22, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donatos Pizza opened its newest Indianapolis location Aug. 22, a store design representing a completely new look for the company.   According…

Qdoba Mexican Grill partners with Mo. Humane Society

August 22, 2006

DENVER — During September Qdoba will raise money for the Humane Society of Missouri, which helps more than 90,000 abused and neglected animals annually…

Restaurateurs help Hurricane Katrina victims

August 22, 2006

WASHINGTON — On Aug. 29, the National Restaurant Association, the Food Network and American Express will hold "Share Our Strength's Restaurants for Relief 2,…

Hamburgers: Not just for drive-thrus anymore

The fast-casual burger concept hasn't exactly taken off like the bakery café segment, but the American tradition may be set to grow.

Major franchise group signs Panera agreement in Arizona

August 21, 2006

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Panera Bread announced a new agreement with Dennis and Shane Hitzeman and Tom McDonald to develop bakery cafés in the south Phoenix…

Rubio's hires former Pepsi exec as CEO

August 21, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill announced the appointment of Daniel E. Pittard to the positions of president and chief executive officer. …

Cousins Subs rolls out national gift-card program

August 21, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc. announced that Cousins Subs will implement Chockstone's gift card and stored-value technology in all of its 160 locations. …

Starbucks to sell books

August 20, 2006

Chicago Tribune: In May, Hyperion announced at the annual Book Expo America convention in Washington that it would add a new novel by Mitch Albom to its list.

Café Express introduces two salads

August 20, 2006

HOUSTON —Café Express has rolled out two new salads: the Crispy Chicken Chop House Salad and the Grilled Chicken Chop House Salad.   Each salad is comprised…

CKE Restaurants hires new executives

August 20, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants announced the hiring of two executives.     The company said E. Michael Murphy has been appointed to the role of general…

Charley's Grilled Subs introduces Chipotle Sub

August 20, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs, a fast-casual sandwich chain, has introduced the Chipotle Sub. Made to order, the sandwich combines grilled chicken…