Starbucks announces strong November revenues

November 30, 2005

Fast-casual coffee company Starbucks recently reported consolidated net revenues of $593 million for the four-week period ended November 27, 2005, an increase…

Consumers going with whole grains

November 30, 2005

Cindy Gershen, a bakery, cafe and restaurant owner, takes a phrase from her kids to describe what's happened to the low-carbohydrate diet craze: ''It's so 1…

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October

November 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October with solid gain in the restaurant performance index surge in restaurant operator optimism led to strongest…

Visual Edge: Design makes cents

Research suggests that between 2000 and 2020, Americans will increase their spending by 18% per person at fast-casual restaurants alone.  As a result…

PJ'S Coffee Adds Whimsy to the Season with Special Holiday Offerings

November 28, 2005

PJ's Coffee, founded 27 years ago in New Orleans, announces its holiday 2005 offerings, including S'mores Cappuccino and Santa Blend.

Provence Breads & Cafe plans a batch of sites

November 28, 2005

 Provence Breads & Cafe has about a dozen stores in the oven for the Nashville area as it turns up the heat on local rival Bread & Co. and national…

Nutritional Institute announces all-natural brain boost

November 28, 2005

Brain Boost(TM), a natural product developed by the Nutritional Institute, offers more kick than artificial stimulants, without harsh "highs" and "lows."

Technomic report sheds new light on Kids' Menus

November 28, 2005

New report features consumer insights from 500 parents of children under 11.

Applebee's introduces 8 new items on fall menu

November 27, 2005

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Nasdaq: APPB) continues to bring great-tasting dishes to its guests by adding eight new items – including two panini…

Don Pablo's selects MenuLink's BOA.NET Smart Client Application

November 20, 2005

Full Back Office Functionality Available in Current Release Regardless of Internet Connection Quality.

Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

The Cheesecake Factory opens Grand Lux Cafe in Garden City, New York

November 20, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated recently announced the opening of its sixth Grand Lux Cafe restaurant on November 17, 2005 at Roosevelt Field in Garden…

Kahala Corp to develop Surf City Squeeze in the Hawaiian Islands

November 20, 2005

Kahala Corp, announced today that is has entered into a new area representative agreement with Shaun Khan, an entrepreneur from Orlando, Fla., to open 10 Surf…

The Sotelo's Saga: Overcoming personal tragedy while operating a restaurant

November 19, 2005

Sylvia Sotelo serves as an inspiration to not only restaurant and business owners but single mothers too.

Shane's Rib Shack, new fast-casual BBQ concept, is smokin'

November 18, 2005

Raving Brands Sets Ambitions for Leadership Position in Latest Fast Casual Segment

Kahala Corp announces 20 unit agreement for Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill Restaurants

November 17, 2005

Kahala Corp (Pink Sheets: KAHL), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor of eight quick service restaurant concepts totaling more than 1,000 locations and $45…

Panera Bread reports bakery-cafe sales increased

November 17, 2005

Panera Bread Reports System-Wide Comparable Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 8.2% for the Four Weeks Ended November 1, 2005.

The Cheesecake Factory opens 100th fast-casual restaurant

November 16, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Opening Marks the 100th Cheesecake Factory Restaurant.

Smoking ban linked to reduced heart attacks

November 15, 2005

A study finds that heart attacks fell 27 percent in the 18 months after the city enacted its ban.

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

Greener menus are sprouting up in America's most popular chains.