Will Panera fall flat?

Panera Bread had another impressive month of sales in August, despite Hurricane Katrina and other distractions to consumers' wallets late in the month.

Finally, you can get a Starbucks on the Great Wall of China

September 19, 2005

H&Q Asia Pacific and its Chinese portfolio company expand one of the world's best-known consumer brands in largest consumer market.

BLUM Enterprises' new strategic partnership with Ruby Tuesday

September 18, 2005

BLUM Enterprises, LLC Focuses on Building Powerful Brands in the Restaurant Industry.

New international coffee bar arrives in New York

September 18, 2005

New international coffee bar arrives in New York

September 18, 2005

Whether it's the business world in Tel Aviv or New York City, productivity and success demand long hours and high levels of energy - and so the rich black fuel…

Investors seek Chipotle

September 18, 2005

McDonald's Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will host a two-day meeting with analysts this week as investors are clamoring for details on the fast-food…

Hungry Howie's Pizza approves Revention POS

September 18, 2005

Hungry Howie's Pizza Inc. has Added the Revention POS solution as an approved system for all its locations.

SERVICE: Motion studies

September 18, 2005

Restaurant servers who learn to consolidate their steps are typically the most efficient and productive and, ultimately, the best tipped.

SERVICE: Motion studies

September 18, 2005

Servers who learn to consolidate their steps are typically the most efficient and productive and, ultimately, the best tipped.

Quiznos' New Cabo Chicken Sub Keeps the Fresh Taste of Summer Alive

September 18, 2005

To help its summer-loving customers overcome the post-Labor Day blues, Quiznos announced the arrival of a little taste of summer -- its all-new Cabo(TM…

Americans are Drinking Less Coffee at Home

September 18, 2005

The U.S. is still the largest coffee-consuming nation in the world, but the amount of coffee people are drinking at home has generally declined over the period…

Donatos Seeks to Expand Operations

September 18, 2005

Donatos Pizzeria plans to build a $4.5-million, 20,000-square-foot expansion to its corporate headquarters on Taylor Station Road.

Toastissimo Fast Casual Italian Cafe Opens First U.S. Location

September 14, 2005

Orlando Cafe the First of 300 Proposed to Open in the U.S. over the Next Five Years

TurboChef Acquires Additional Speed Cook Technologies

September 13, 2005

These technologies will allow TurboChef to enhance its products with additional or different features as well as enable the company to expand the range of its…

Fourteen Chili's locations planned for Mexico

September 13, 2005

Brinker International Inc. said Wednesday that two franchise groups in Mexico are planning to open 14 new Chili's Grill & Bar locations in and around Mexico…

Take that, Chicken Council!

September 12, 2005

Beef Checkoff Program partners with Boston Market to bring more beef to the market.

InfoGenesis to Acquire e-Touch Self Service Food & Beverage Ordering

September 12, 2005

InfoGenesis, the leader in Guest Experience Management applications and services, announced that it has acquired e-Touch.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Red Robin launches new chili menu

September 11, 2005

Restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has introduced a new chili-focused menu in an effort to attract consumers in the cooler fall season.

California Pizza Kitchen arrives in Portland

September 11, 2005

California Pizza Kitchen will open its only Oregon restaurant this month at Bridgeport Village in Tigard.