Video: Generation Y workforce

March 29, 2006

Bahama Breeze treats Generation Y workers. This year, Bahama Breeze restaurants sent top employees from each of its 32 restaurants to Puerto Rico as a reward…

Taco Del Mar brings aboard Subway franchisee for Minnesota and North Dakota

March 28, 2006

SEATTLE—Barry Maring of Northland Restaurant Group Inc. was selected to develop Taco Del Mar restaurants in North Dakota, Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Firehouse Subs hires new VP

March 28, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Mike Nissenbaum is the new vice president of company operations for Firehouse Subs. Nissenbaum works out of the company's corporate…

Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee beverage relaunches in Japan

March 28, 2006

SEATTLE & TOKYO — Starbucks Coffee Company and Suntory Ltd., one of the leading Japanese producers and distributors of food and beverages, announced the…

Immigration reform to help restaurants

March 27, 2006

CHICAGO — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to comprehensively revamp America's immigration system. The committee approved the legislation…

Allure introduces new generic digital menu boards

March 27, 2006

ATLANTA — Allure Digital Media has introduced a new Digital Menu Board Solution consisting of three individual 42-inch plasma screens, all networked to…

The Pita Pit chooses Radiant Systems

March 27, 2006

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. announced The Pita Pit has selected the Aloha QuickService point-of-sale (POS) system.   "The Aloha QuickService POS enables…

El Pollo Loco parent late filing annual report

March 27, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported preliminary results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec.

Einstein Bagels overhauls menu

March 27, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Just in time for spring, the menu at Einstein Bros. Bagels is blossoming with new flavor combinations and meal choices that'll make the warming…

Smaller units equal bigger profits, say Chipotle leaders

March 26, 2006

Reuters: Leaders at Chipotle Mexican Grill say the chain's smaller restaurants are bringing in more sales than its larger units and they're more profitable.

NRA Show to feature 200 international exhibitors

March 26, 2006

CHICAGO — The 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Show, held May 20-23 in Chicago, is a global marketplace where products from…

Blogs surface in fast casual

Consumers are writing about your operation. The Burrito Blog writes: "My biggest complaint about Baja is their pre-fabricated menu items."

Mocafe to offer organic frappes

March 23, 2006

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Innovative Beverage Concepts Inc., the parent company of Mocafe, has launched USDA organic certified frappes and Fair Trade Certified…

Jersey Mike's selects InfoSoft Technologies

March 22, 2006

Jersey Mike's Subs has announced the planned installation of InfoPOS software in all 340 of its U.S. stores.   According to InfoSoft Technologies officials…

Shareholders approve Jamba Juice merger

March 22, 2006

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jamba Juice shareholders approved a merger with Services Acquisition Corp. International (SVI) March 22.   According to a news…

Starbucks to donate $10 million for water programs

March 22, 2006

SEATTLE— Starbucks plans to contribute at least $10 million over the next five years to non-profit organizations working to alleviate the world water crisis.

Consumers prefer gift cards

March 21, 2006

CHICAGO—Consumer use of restaurant gift cards is growing steadily, according to restaurant research firm, Technomic.   According to a news release, 35 percent…

Taco Del Mar inks Southern Cal. deal

March 21, 2006

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar said it's signed a deal with Ranbir Singh of Kirpal Group to sell franchises and develop up to 40 franchises in San Bernardino and…

Restaurant design experts to offer free advice at NRA Show

March 20, 2006

CHICAGO—Attendees of the 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show needing design help can get it for free in the Ask the Design…

Quiznos sells stake to J.P. Morgan

March 20, 2006

DENVER — Quiznos Master LLC, the operator or franchisor of more than 4,500 Quiznos Sub locations worldwide, said Monday that J.P. Morgan Partners LLC would…