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What's eating casual dining?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The recent sale of Applebee's isn't so much about the proliferation of fast casuals as it is increasing costs.
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Fazoli's expands menu with Submarinos and panini sandwiches
August 6, 2007
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's restaurants have added two new menu items to its Italian Summer Flavors promotion: Submarinos and panini sandwiches. Submarinos are…
read nowChipotle sets up CIA scholarships
August 6, 2007
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has established the Chipotle Mexican Grill Annual Scholarship beginning in the 2007-08 academic year. The…
read nowBaja Fresh, Service Intelligence partner for service review
August 5, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has partnered with Service Intelligence, a North American provider of mystery shopping, customer survey and…
read nowBruegger's comps increase 10.5 percent
August 2, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported that system-wide gross sales increased 10.5 percent for the second quarter ending July 10, 2007, up…
read nowPanchero's opens first N.C. location
August 2, 2007
The Business Journal: The first Panchero's Mexican Grill in North Carolina has opened there, with 10 more locations expected to open throughout the state in…
read nowPanera comps on the rise
August 2, 2007
Forbes: Panera Bread Co. reported a same-store sales increase of 3.9 percent in July. For the four weeks ended July 24, 2007, same-store sales rose 4.4 percent…
read nowMarble Slab launches sundae promotion
August 1, 2007
HOUSTON — Marble Slab Creamery is launching its "Good Things Come in 3's" campaign, featuring sundaes that combine homemade baked goods, ice cream and fresh…
read nowGreen Mountain reports 3Q results
August 1, 2007
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced its fiscal third-quarter results for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2007. Net income for the…
read nowFamous Dave's comps, revenue increase
August 1, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Famous Dave's of America Inc. company-owned locations increased 3.5 percent for the second quarter of 2007 ended July 1.
read nowManhattan Bagel intros new menu lineup
August 1, 2007
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Manhattan Bagel has introduced three grilled-chicken menu options, available in the fall of 2007. New menu items include the Pesto…
read nowFranktitude unveils new hot dog offerings
August 1, 2007
MIAMI, Fla. — Miami-based hot dog chain Franktitude has added three new franks to its menu, the company has announced. The new offerings include: The…
read nowGiles Foodservice Equipment appoints new president
August 1, 2007
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Giles Foodservice Equipment, supplier of foodservice equipment and ventless hoods and fryers, has appointed David Byrd as company president.
read nowLRS launches Beach Butler paging system
August 1, 2007
DALLAS — Long Range Systems has introduced its Beach Butler push-for-service paging system. The system lets guests tell servers they are ready to order…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings reports 8% comp increase
July 31, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. have increased 8 percent at company-owned restaurants for the second quarter ended July 1. Comps at…
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