Chipotle goes rBGH-free

November 4, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it no longer will serve any cheese made with milk from cows treated with the synthetic hormone rBGH (recombinant…

SCA Tissue honored as top supplier

November 4, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Global provider of sales, marketing, e-commerce and business solutions AFFLINK recently presented SCA Tissue with its 2007 Pinnacle Award, the…

Panera Bread, Delta Dough ink franchise agreement

November 4, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread has announced a new agreement with Delta Dough to develop bakery-cafes in the Memphis area, including areas of northern Mississippi.…

Corner Bakery inks Southwest expansion deal

November 1, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it has signed a development agreement with Bakery Ventures Ltd. I to open six new restaurants over the next four…

Grille Zone gains GRA certification

November 1, 2007

BOSTON — Boston's Grille Zone has announced it has been certified as green by the Green Restaurant Association.    The restaurant, which opened in June 2007…

The pursuit of pumpkin

October 31, 2007

While pumpkin flourishes as a seasonal ingredient, it has yet to conquer savory dishes.

Q&A with Saladworks CEO

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

October 31, 2007

John Scardapane tosses the mix with Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer.

Gwin Ferguson appointed Boudin, Go Roma VP

October 31, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO — Forklift Brands, parent company of Boudin Bakery, and Go Roma has announced the appointment of Gwin Ferguson as vice president of real estate.

Taco Del Mar heads into N.Y.

October 31, 2007

SEATTLE — Schenectady, N.Y.-based developer and multiunit Subway restaurant owner Larry Jasenski has announced plans to bring 170 Taco Del Mar locations to New…

Famous Dave's takes Big Apple bite

October 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Famous N.Y. Barbecue LLC president and CEO David Goronkin has announced the company has purchased the right to franchise seven Famous Dave's…

Boloco restaurants receive $10 million boost

October 30, 2007

CHICAGO — Winona Capital Management has announced that it has made an investment in Stellar Restaurant Group, dba Boloco, a fast-casual restaurant chain with…

Back Yard Burgers continues merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

Chipotle comps, revenue increase

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill comparable store-sales increased 12.4 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007, the company has announced.   Revenue…

Buffalo Wild Wings comps increase

October 30, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007.   Same-store sales increased 8.3 percent at…

Quiznos leads in wait time performance

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has earned the No. 1 position in the quick-service restaurant industry for wait time performance, according to the Mystery Shopping Providers…

Riding high with Rising Roll

October 30, 2007

With a focus on franchisee success, Rising Roll Gourmet breaks the mold.

Taco Del Mar expands into Cincinnati

October 29, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar will open its first location in Cincinnati on Nov. 9, 2007, the company has announced.   Franchisee Anthony Wean is franchising his own…

Panera HQ to stay in St. Louis

October 29, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. says its new headquarters will stay in the St. Louis area. In an Oct. 29, 2007, article in the print edition of…

Sandella's inks Ill. expansion deal

October 29, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring six new restaurants to Illinois, the company has announced.  …

Signs of the times

Digital menu boards offer operators instant adaptability when making menu changes.