Panera Bread to release Q2 earnings July 28

July 14, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. will report its second quarter earnings after the market close July 28.   The company will discuss its second quarter results in a…

Red Mango gives master license agreement to Sodexo Inc.

July 14, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has awarded a master license agreement to Sodexo Inc. that will open an undisclosed number of Red Mango stores in Sodexo-managed locations…

Fast Casual launches State of the Industry survey

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The editor of fastcasual.com talks about this year's State of the Industry survey.

Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services

Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave…

Fidelity becomes Starbucks' largest shareholder

July 13, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Fidelity recently upped its stake in Starbucks to 10.58 percent, pushing the mutual fund past Morgan Stanley as the coffee chain's…

Zaxby's expands menu offerings

July 13, 2009

ATHENS, Ga. — Zaxby's has announced the introduction of its new Italian-inspired menu items with the help of two Italian celebrities. To promote the new…

La Salsa opens in Valencia, Calif.

July 13, 2009

CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the July 10 grand opening of its newest location at 26906 N. The Old Road in Valencia, Calif.

Chipotle founder testifies before House Committee

July 13, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Founder, chairman and co-CEO Steve Ells testified July 13 before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 1549, the…

Planet Smoothie expands superfoods menu selection

July 13, 2009

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its partnership with Sambazon, the acai global leader, to launch three new smoothie flavors in a limited-time offer…

Homeland Security drops no-match in favor of E-verify

July 12, 2009

San Francisco Chronicle: The Department of Homeland Security is abandoning the Bush-era no-match rule, in which the government compared Social Security numbers…

Chipotle partners with filmmakers to promote 'Food, Inc.'

July 12, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is joining forces with Magnolia Pictures, Participant Media and River Road Entertainment to help promote their critically…

Quiznos launches $3 Toasty Bullet sandwich

July 12, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of its new Toasty Bullet sub, priced at just $3. The sub is being added to Quiznos Everyday Value Menu of $…

Sandella's to open in Chicago

July 12, 2009

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Entrepreneurs David Gile and Ankit Jhaveri have signed a franchise deal with Sandella's Flatbread Café to bring three new restaurants to…

Togo's names new VP of franchise sales

July 12, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced that it has hired Todd Peterson as vice president of franchise sales. A 17-year restaurant industry…

Putting pears on the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Through the use of a shelf-stable product, operators can expand their ingredient options.

Panda Express launches healthy eating program

July 9, 2009

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of its Wok Smart program to educate guests about the wide variety of healthy-eating options available…

James Pa named Charley's Grilled Subs VP of Brand Management

July 9, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has recently appointed James Pa as its new vice president of brand management, the company has announced. Pa will be…

Sandella's Flatbread opens San Diego franchise territory

July 9, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has announced that franchise opportunities for its fast casual cafe outlets are now available in locations throughout San…

NRA Show exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food

July 9, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick…

Tossed announces winner of second annual salad contest

July 8, 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tossed has announced the winner of its second annual salad recipe contest, created in celebration of National Salad Month this past…