Caribou Coffee unveils new logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The world's second-largest coffee retailer joins a host of other concepts looking to reinvigorate the guest experience.

Green Restaurant Assoc. sets national precedent, incentives

February 28, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association, a Boston-based nonprofit group, broke news today at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York…

New York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout

February 27, 2010

Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…

New York Restaurant & Foodservice Show opens with strong turnout

February 27, 2010

Sunday was opening day for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, one of the largest trade shows in the industry. Despite enduring…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Chipotle tests vegetarian options, Burritos by the Box

February 25, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a vegan version of its classic burrito in two locations: one in New York City and the other in Washington, D.C.   According…

Is your R&D ready for the recovery?

Why now is the time for operators to take a hard look at their product pipeline.

Panera Bread opens first Colo. drive-thru location

February 25, 2010

A Panera Bread restuarant in Glendale, Colo., features the company's first drive-thru location in the state.   According to a story in the Denver Business…

Einstein Noah comps slightly fall, revenue flat

February 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 29, 2009.   For the fourth quarter…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

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February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Chipotle tests vegetarian options, Burritos by the Box

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February 25, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a vegan version of its classic burrito in two locations: one in New York City and the other in Washington, D.C.   According…

Is your R&D ready for the recovery?

Why now is the time for operators to take a hard look at their product pipeline.

Panera Bread opens first Colo. drive-thru location

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February 25, 2010

A Panera Bread restuarant in Glendale, Colo., features the company's first drive-thru location in the state.   According to a story in the Denver Business…

Einstein Noah comps slightly fall, revenue flat

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February 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 29, 2009.   For the fourth quarter…

ONOSYS partners with Paytronix loyalty program

February 24, 2010

ONOSYS, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for the restaurant industry, has announced the integration of the Paytronix Systems Inc. loyalty…

Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill

February 24, 2010

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a $15 billion jobs bill, a measure that includes provisions supported by the National Restaurant Association. The bill…

Jamba Inc. refranchises 12 locations in Utah, Calif.

February 24, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 12 additional restaurants to experienced franchise operators, with the sale of 10 stores in Salt Lake City, Utah, to…

Freebirds looks to double in size in 2010

February 24, 2010

Tavistock Restaurants LLC has announced its plan to expand the Freebirds World Burrito concept in 2010 with 26 new restaurants located in Texas, North…

Sushi concept launches franchise effort

February 24, 2010

Austin, Texas-based How Do You Roll? has announced its new franchise effort. The chain has one unit open in Austin and a second scheduled to open there in…

ONOSYS partners with Paytronix loyalty program

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February 24, 2010

ONOSYS, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for the restaurant industry, has announced the integration of the Paytronix Systems Inc. loyalty…