Cosi announces completion of rights offering

July 9, 2012

Cosi Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced rights offering that expired June 30, 2012.

Panda Express launches Surf & Turf promo

July 9, 2012

Panda Express is introducing its Surf and Turf promotion beginning July 11.  As part of the promotion, Panda Express is bringing back its popular Peppercorn…

Caribou Coffee opens new locations, names SVP retail operations

July 9, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C.-area locations with an opening in Vienna, Va., in Fairfax County. Caribou…

Bruegger's Bagels opens first airport location in Pittsburgh

July 9, 2012

AIRMALL USA, an airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at PIT, has opened a Bruegger's Bagels at the Pittsburgh…

Venus Williams serves up Jamba Juice location

July 9, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has announced the grand opening of their newest store in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle. The store is operated through a joint venture…

A new frontier: Desktop dining

How "desktop dining" represents an untapped opportunity for the restaurant industry.

The myth of hybrid vigor

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

I go to Florida on occasion. I like it and who wouldn’t? There is warm water, beautiful beaches and friendly people. It’s really great. Of course I’m…

Pret A Manger continues Manhattan expansion

July 8, 2012

RKF, the exclusive retail leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger, has arranged long-term leases for the sandwich on Eighth Ave. in Midtown West, and at…

The Habit Burger expands in Calif.

July 8, 2012

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its seventh Sacramento, Calif.-area location July 11 in Folsom. The Irvine-based concept continues to grow with more than 5…

Wingstop sales increase 12.6 percent

July 8, 2012

Wingstop has announced that same store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent year to date.

Top 100: Jason's Deli No. 19

July 5, 2012

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National Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth

July 5, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S.

Freebirds World Burrito highlights recent openings

July 5, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced new locations in Humble and Lewisville Texas, and Mission, Kan., all opening in the coming weeks.

Obamacare may ramp up digital menu board adoption

by Christopher Hall — w, t

When the United States Supreme Court upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, digital menu board providers…

Crime prevention – The power of a flower

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design relies on the ability to deter criminal acts.

Drew Brees to expand Jimmy John's in New Orleans

July 4, 2012

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expanding his Jimmy John's franchise in the city and surrounding area.

Salsarita's unveils new line of Mexican-inspired pizzas

July 4, 2012

Salsarita’s is debuting a new line of Mexican-inspired pizzas, available in restaurants across the country.

Fuddruckers to debut in Carolina, Puerto Rico

July 4, 2012

Fuddruckers has announced the opening of its newest Puerto Rico location in Carolina. Under the direction of franchisee Max Olivera of Puerto Rico-based…

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.