Operators are eligible for the 2006 Self-Service Awards

April 20, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Operators utilizing digital signage, kiosks, POS, self-checkout and other innovative self-service technologies are eligible for the 200…

Seattle is hungry for sandwiches

April 20, 2006

Seattle Times: Running headlong into Starbucks Nation, Specialty's Cafe & Bakery is executing an expansion strategy of finding high-profile store locations…

Analyst believes pizza helped Panera

April 19, 2006

Reuters: In a recent report, Morgan Keegan analyst Bob Derrington wrote that Crispani pizzas sold at Panera Bread Co. make up about 12 percent of the chain's…

Noodles & Company CEO relinquishes post, becomes chairman

April 19, 2006

Denver Biz Journal: Noodles & Company founder and chief executive Aaron Kennedy has traded his chief executive post for that of chairman, a Denver Biz…

Jimmy Johns opens 10 stores in a month

April 19, 2006

CHAMPAGNE, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops opened its newest location in Las Vegas April 20. The store opening is the restaurants 10th since March…

Cosi posts strong Q1

April 18, 2006

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. reported that comparable restaurant sales increased 5.3 percent for the first quarter ended April 3. The restaurant said its…

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill partners with nonprofit group

April 18, 2006

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo "grande-style" by teaming with Dream Foundation. The fast-casual restaurant…

Boston Market runs Mother's Day promotion, fundraiser

April 18, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market said its celebrating Mother's Day by supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A news release said the restaurant…

Hypercom introduces smallest handheld wireless payment terminal

April 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS —  Hypercom Corp. introduced the electronic payment industry's first high-security palm-sized 32-bit wireless credit/debit terminal with signature…

Fireman's Fund introduces special coverage for restaurants

April 18, 2006

NOVATO, Calif. — With an increased focus on the hospitality industry, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has introduced an end-to-end risk management solution…

VeriFone produces successor to Omni 3750

April 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced that its recently introduced Vx 570 payment system has been certified for merchant transaction processing by RBS…

Wendy's CEO retires

April 17, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International chairman and chief executive Jack Schuessler announced his retirement April 17.   The company also said that it will…

Bear Rock introduces organic bread

April 17, 2006

CARY, N.C. — Bear Rock Café announced the launch of a new organic artisan bread.   "An organic bread was a natural evolution for our brand," said Deneen…

Scope out a POS system at the NRA Show

April 17, 2006

Whether you're looking for a point-of-sale (POS) system to replace the old cash register or you need information on a newer POS model, operators will have…

Planet Smoothie launches new flavors

April 16, 2006

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has launched three new flavors in a limited-time offer: Groovy Granny Apple, Way Out Watermelon and Outa Sight Orange.   The…

The state of the London coffeehouse

Traditional cafés stave off Starbucks. In fact, Starbucks may have actually helped the once-dying London coffeehouse.

Panda Express launches "Garlic Creations"

April 13, 2006

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — The power of garlic can be experienced at Panda Express from April 26 through June 17, when Panda chefs celebrate the Garlic Creations…

Camille's opens 100th store

April 13, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café will open its 100th café this month on Tulsa's historic and exclusive Cherry Street.   According to a news release…

Tossed announces franchising plans

April 12, 2006

NEW YORK — New York-based Tossed, a fast-casual salad concept, said it plans to open 200 restaurants within five years and has long-term potential for 1,00…

Starbucks may top McDonald's as No. 1 chain

April 12, 2006

Reuters: Think there's already a Starbucks on every corner? Just wait. The fast-growing chain plans to nearly triple in size and some see it growing even…