Starbucks same-store sales drop 8%

April 29, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has reported financial results for its second quarter ended March 29, 2009.   For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, consolidated…

Even in a recession, strategic hiring should still go on

Employers may be tempted to stop recruitment and hiring to save money. However, this lockdown approach may do more harm than good.

Swine flu and restaurants: Tips for protecting your customers and staff

The current scare underscores the need for solid communication with employees and customers.

Buffalo Wild Wings announces Q1 results

April 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29.   For the quarter, same-store sales increased 6.…

Bombay Bowl opens in Denver

April 28, 2009

DENVER — Bombay Bowl has announced that it has opened a new location in Denver. The concept serves a variety of Indian cuisine such as bowls, roti wraps…

Corner Bakery Cafe expands national presence

April 28, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…

Einstein Noah sets date for Q1 earnings release

April 28, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its first quarter 2009 financial results after the market close on May…

Così Inc. reports 11% comps loss

April 28, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales in the first quarter for restaurants in operation more than 15 months…

Swine flu causes Starbucks closures

April 27, 2009

The Street: Ten Starbucks locations in Mexico City have been shuttered in response to the recent swine flu outbreak. Starbucks says the Mexican government told…

Freshii expands into Washington, D.C.

April 27, 2009

CHICAGO — Freshii restaurants has announced it has signed a multiunit deal with franchisee Andrew Nelson to open five locations in Washington, D.C.   There…

Panasonic POS features new integration capability

April 27, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Panasonic System Solutions Co. has broadened the support base for its leading hardware platforms to now include integration with an…

Recession impacting teen spending

April 26, 2009

Advertising Age: Typicallly during a recession, teens can usually be counted on to keep spending. But research from Piper Jaffray finds that teens are spending…

Le Pain Quotidien remains true to its roots

Belgian fast casual incorporates sustainability throughout its operation.

UFood Grill names VP of Business Development

April 26, 2009

BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of John Grubb as the company's new vice president of business development.   Grubb will…

Panera to release Q1 earnings April 28

April 26, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. will report its first quarter earnings after the market close April 28, 2009.   The company will discuss its first quarter…

Red Mango to hold franchise recruitment seminars

April 23, 2009

DALLAS — Frozen yogurt chain Red Mango will hold franchise recruitment seminars in New York at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 4 at the Sheraton New York Hotel &…

Raising Cane's new Ohio location opens to record crowds

April 23, 2009

GROVE CITY, Ohio — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States, opened its newest location to record…

Crispers founder presses on

April 23, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel: Bill Whitaker, the founder of the Crispers salad and sandwich chain, opened a different kind of restaurant after he sold Crispers to…

El Pollo Loco challenges KFC to grilled taste test

April 23, 2009

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is pitting its flame-grilled chicken against KFC's oven-grilled chicken in a taste test, the company has announced.   "We…

Togo's launches spring promotion

April 22, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced today it will feature one of its most popular classic sandwiches each day of the week, plus a choice of…