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…

NPD: Foodservice traffic declines for fourth consecutive quarter

October 26, 2009

Summer is historically a peak season for the foodservice industry, but this past summer the industry realized its fourth consecutive quarter of traffic…

Energy Kitchen plans New York expansion

October 26, 2009

Energy Kitchen is positioning itself to expand by an additional 50 locations throughout the New York metropolitan region over the next three years, and will…

New, broader study finds menu labeling does affect purchases

October 26, 2009

Earlier this month, a New York University study found that menu labeling did not necessarily impact consumers' ordering in poor neighborhoods in New York…

The sustainability shift

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Five (easy) tips and ideas to help operators create a sustainable restaurant.

Considerations When Placing a POS System

The point of sale is the last interaction a customer will have in the store. Having a cluttered, crowded system can leave a lasting negative impression.

Twohig to pay Starbucks $500,000

October 25, 2009

The Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced that that the company and Paul Twohig have resolved the lawsuit it filed against him. Earlier this month, Starbucks sued…

Freshii to expand to 20-plus in New York City

October 25, 2009

Restaurant professionals and brothers Dhavel and Hetal Patel have signed a master franchise agreement to open 20-plus Freshii stores in parts of New York…

New fast casual concept to open at Forth Worth Stock Show

October 25, 2009

Reata, a Fort Worth, Texas, based Mexican restaurant, has announced its intentions to open a fast casual concept at next year's Stock Show, according to the…

Einstein Noah sets date for Q3 earnings release

October 22, 2009

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes Nov. 5, 2009. A…

National Restaurant Association fights for tax provision

October 22, 2009

The Depreciation Fairness Coalition, led by the National Restaurant Association, has sent a letter to each member of the U.S. Congress urging an extension of…

Chipotle third quarter revenue up nearly 14%

October 22, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill's revenue increase of 13.8 percent was attributable to the opening of restaurants not in the comparable base and a 2.7 percent increase…

Atlanta Bread intros rebranded catering service

October 22, 2009

Atlanta Bread is introducing a new look and menu options to its catering service, renamed Pronti, in an effort to capture the brand's signature international…

Franchise compensation report released

October 22, 2009

The "Franchise Compensation Report for 2010" has been released by FRANdata and includes compensation details about a wide range of positions at franchisors…