Peet's net off 30 percent

February 22, 2007

Emeryville, Calif. —Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. reported that the company's net income fell by 30 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 and by 2…

Red Robin 4Q net, revenues up

February 22, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.— Comparable-store sales at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. increased 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, while for the…

POS Tips for Strategic Growth

Point-of-sale systems can be a valuable partner when it comes to marketing a restaurant. By building a customer database using POS systems, operators can make…

zpizza is hot, healthful and growing

February 21, 2007

zpizza slices out a niche in fast casual with healthful pizza.

Starbucks stakes a claim on the corner grocery

February 21, 2007

MSNBC: Coffee giant Starbucks is moving into grocery stores and other retail outlets around the world. The company is slated to begin selling its coffee beans…

Chipotles fires up New York expansion

February 21, 2007

New York Business: Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a dozen new stores in the New York metro area in 2007, the company announced. Chipotle currently has…

9 ways to share the love

February 21, 2007

Give to your community and they will give back to you.  

Deliver your message with POP

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

February 21, 2007

In-store marketing should do more than sell your products.

Qdoba parents reports record quarter

February 21, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., which operates and franchises the Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant concepts along with Quick Stuff…

First organic summit slated for June

February 21, 2007

BOULDER, Colo. — A new conference for senior executives and leaders interested in the organic-products industry will take place in Boulder, Colo., June 20 to…

American Express certifies Digital Dining POS

February 21, 2007

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Menusoft Systems Corp., provider of POS solutions to the hospitality industry, has been certified by American Express for direct…

New York Pizzeria to offer franchises at 2007 NAPICS

February 20, 2007

HOUSTON — Anthony Russo, owner and founder of 20-unit New York Pizzeria in Houston, is taking a major step on the road to expanding his concept outside of…

Daphne's Greek Cafe moves into Colorado

February 20, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Fast-casual Greek restaurant chain Daphne's Greek Cafe plans to open two new restaurants in Colorado by this summer, the company announced.    The…

Earth-friendly fare

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As restaurants go green, options for operators grow in numbers.

Loop Pizza Grill offers chaplaincy program to employees

February 19, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In an innovative human resources move, 30-unit The Loop Pizza Grill is rolling out a Chaplaincy Program catering to the spiritual needs…

Kansas, Tennessee legislatures intro Fair Franchise bills

February 19, 2007

BlueMauMau: Newly introduced legislation in Tennessee and Kansas has organizations such as the National Franchisee Association reacting to the proposed…

Toppers Pizza corporate picks Intura Vision POS

February 18, 2007

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a supplier of POS and business-management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery restaurant concepts…

NRA reacts to House bill, wants small biz breaks

February 18, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Feb. 16 passage of the U.S. House of Representative's small business tax package offers a tax credit provision that will help…

Former Cold Stone exec moves to Windsor Realty

February 18, 2007

ATLANTA — Brian Curin, former Cold Stone Creamery and Raving Brands! marketing executive, has been named managing partner for The Windsor Realty Group. …

Atlanta Bread taps new ad agency

February 18, 2007

Adweek: Altanta Bread Co. has named Atlanta-based Blattner Brunner as its advertising agency of record. The bakery chain has spent between $500,000 and $…