Saladworks rolls out new menu items

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April 28, 2010

Saladworks has unveiled its new menu, now available in more than 100 locations nationwide. All Saladworks restaurants now offer more than 50 fresh salad…

Red Mango signs Westchester County franchise deal

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April 28, 2010

Red Mango has announced a development agreement to open four stores in Westchester County, New York.   The deal was signed between Red Mango and Brandy…

Freshii to enter Arizona market

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April 28, 2010

Entrepreneur father-and-son team Dale and Dave I. Singh have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open and operate five Freshii restaurants in Arizona. The new…

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Zaxby's partners with Colt Ford for chicken giveaway

April 27, 2010

Average Joes Entertainment and Zaxby's have partnered to offer Colt Ford fans the opportunity to get a free meal deal when they purchase a copy of Ford's…

Cosi sells 13 Washington, D.C., restaurants for $8.4M

April 27, 2010

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has sold 13 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., market to Capitol C Restaurants for $8.4 million. The restaurants will operate…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports flat same-store sales

April 27, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2010.

Panera Bread systemwide comps up 9.5%

April 27, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 10 percent for its first 2010 quarter ended March 30, 2010.

Fast Casual Executive Summit registration opens

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 27, 2010

The Fast Casual Executive Summit has announced it is now accepting requests for invitations for its 2010 event. The fourth annual Summit will be held Oct.

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Zaxby's partners with Colt Ford for chicken giveaway

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April 27, 2010

Average Joes Entertainment and Zaxby's have partnered to offer Colt Ford fans the opportunity to get a free meal deal when they purchase a copy of Ford's…

Cosi sells 13 Washington, D.C., restaurants for $8.4M

by

April 27, 2010

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has sold 13 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., market to Capitol C Restaurants for $8.4 million. The restaurants will operate…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports flat same-store sales

by

April 27, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2010.

Panera Bread systemwide comps up 9.5%

by

April 27, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 10 percent for its first 2010 quarter ended March 30, 2010.

Fast Casual Executive Summit registration opens

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 27, 2010

The Fast Casual Executive Summit has announced it is now accepting requests for invitations for its 2010 event. The fourth annual Summit will be held Oct.

Einstein Noah sets date for Q1 earnings release

April 26, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its first quarter 2010 financial results after the market close May 6, 2010. A…

Taco Cabana recommits to Mexican heritage

April 26, 2010

Taco Cabana is recommitting to its passion for making great-tasting Mexican food through restaurant enhancements, new menu offerings and the introduction of a…

Smashburger to enter Southern Mich.

April 26, 2010

Smashburger has signed an agreement with Smash Venture LLC to operate six restaurants in the Kalamazoo, Mich., metro area.   The deal with Smash Venture brings…

Back Yard Burgers to celebrate Nat'l Burger Month

April 26, 2010

Back Yard Burgers will kick off National Burger Month by giving away free one-third pound Back Yard burgers on May 1 to the first 100 guests at participating…

Chipotle CEOs, CFO sell shares

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 26, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill's founder and Co-CEO Steve Ells has sold 40,000 company shares for a total of $5.57 million.   The company's Co-CEO Monty Moran has sold…