Mr. Greek posts nutritional data on the Web

November 7, 2006

TORONTO — Mr. Greek Restaurants will post a nutritional guide on its Web site.   Mr. Greek retained the services of well-known nutritionist Rosie Maclean…

El Pollo Loco signs agreements for 61 new locations

November 6, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. – El Pollo Loco inked a series of multiunit development agreements to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah.…

Maui Tacos inks deal for 50 new franchises

November 6, 2006

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Maui Tacos, the fast-casual fresh-Mex restaurant, has signed a development agreement with Lava Flow Ventures of Sacramento, Calif., to…

Panera Bread to open its 1,000th store

November 6, 2006

Panera Bread Company will open its 1,000th Panera Bread bakery-cafe today. Panera executives, franchisees and media will attend an opening celebration in Oak…

Accounts receivable solution added to Intura Vision pizza POS

November 6, 2006

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

Restaurants drive Wi-Fi growth in North America

November 5, 2006

Wireless Week: North America and Europe are expected to lead the Wi-Fi hot spot charge, according to new findings from ABI Research. The firm predicts…

Penn Station is steadily growing

November 5, 2006

Cincinnati Enquirer: The president of Penn Station Inc. says his fast-casual restaurant group will never seek growth for the sake of growth.   "The faster you…

Freebirds World Burrito launches online ordering

November 5, 2006

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Freebirds World Burrito announced the launch of its new online order service.   According to a news release, Freebirds created an…

Democrats take the House

There's a slew of restaurant-related issues that will be impacted by the 2006 election.

Panera Bread deploys NCR POS units in 100 locations

November 2, 2006

ATLANTA — NCR Corp. announced Panera Bread Co. has certified NCR as a POS hardware provider for Panera Bread bakery-cafes.   According to a news release…

Chipotle warns 4Q sales will cool

November 2, 2006

Houston Chronicle: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. late Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings well ahead of analysts' forecasts, but the restaurant chain warned…

Oct. comps rise 3.2% at Panera Bread Co.

November 2, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. reported system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.2 percent (made up of a 2.9 percent increase at company-owned units…

Interior and Architectural Concepts for the Fast-Casual Chain

Fast casual restaurants are uniquely different from QSRs and casual dining outfits. But many operators are still falling short in store design. In this guide…

Premium sodas make a splash in fast casual

Several top tier fast-casual restaurants are taking advantage of the "New Age" soda trend. Are you?

Raving Brands hires first CFO

November 1, 2006

ATLANTA — Raving Brands, an Atlanta-based fast-casual dining restaurant developer, has elevated Tom Hermann to senior vice president and chief financial…

Chipotle honored by television ad created by a 'big fan'

November 1, 2006

OC Register: In a 30-second television ad, titled "Monumental," a college student compares Chipotle's burritos to monuments from around the world such as the…

Rubio's Q3 comps up 1.8%

November 1, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Rubio's Restaurants announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 24, 2006. Comps increased 1.8 percent versus 0.…

Caribou Coffee reports Q3 comps down 1%

November 1, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS – Caribou Coffee reported financial results for third quarter 2006 ended Oct. 1, 2006.   Comparable coffeehouse sales decreased 1 percent, and…

NRA pleased MasterCard will publish interchange rates

November 1, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) said it's pleased MasterCard will join Visa in disclosing its interchange fee schedules, but a…

Intura Solutions broadens POS reach to Domino's Pizza in India

November 1, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — POS provider Intura Solutions announced the signing of Futuristic Info Solution Pvt. Ltd. as an Intura Distributor in the Republic of…