McDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey

February 12, 2009

Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…

FreshBerry inks N.Y., Fla., development deals

February 12, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of two franchise agreements for FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café. The agreements signify…

Multnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling

February 12, 2009

The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…

Multnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling

February 12, 2009

The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…

Panera Bread's dough rises for Q4, year

February 12, 2009

St. Louis, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. has reported systemwide comparable same-sales rose 2.7 percent during the company's fourth quarter ended Dec. 30. …

Spicy Pickle issues corporate update

February 12, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has issued an update on current business activity in both its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café chains.

Qdoba worker trashes restaurant

February 12, 2009

The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): An employee at a Madison, Wis., Qdoba began to trash the place in hopes of getting fired so he could collect unemployment…

Orkin University Online: ABCs of pest habitat modification

One of the best ways to prevent pests is to make sure they don't enter the building in the first place. This training video from Orkin can help you and your…

Boston Market intros Crispy Country Chicken

February 11, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced the chain's introduction of Crispy Country Chicken. The baked all-white meat chicken breast is baked until crisp…

Buffalo Wild Wings revenue up 32%

Comps, revenue and net income increase despite negative economic factors.

Chipotle net income drops, revenue up

February 11, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31.   For the quarter, same-store sales…

Pei Wei comps dip

February 11, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported earnings for fourth quarter 2008 and for the year ended Dec. 28.   For the 13-week period…

Starbucks starts job cuts

February 11, 2009

Associated Press: Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday told about 1,370 employees that their jobs will be cut as the gourmet coffee company tries to shed costs. About…

NAFEM, FS/TEC highlight cost-effective restaurant solutions

February 11, 2009

While exhibitors initially wondered how the economy would affect attendance at the 2nd annual co-located North American Association of Food Equipment…

Noodles & Co. implements Radiant Systems' Aloha Command Center

February 10, 2009

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the completion of its rollout of the Aloha Command Center in more than 170 corporate restaurant locations with…

Firehouse named top chain by Sandelman & Assoc.

February 10, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs received Top 10 honors for overall customer satisfaction, according to the 2008 Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track…

Wingstop breaks Super Bowl record

February 10, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it sold just over 4 million wings on Super Bowl Sunday, exceeding its projection by a half million.   The weekly sales…

NAPICS 2009 to serve operator tips

North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer info on staying profitable in tough times.

California Tortilla intros 'Burrito Bailout Program'

February 9, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — East-Coast chain California Tortilla has introduced their "Burrito Bailout Program," a temporary response to current economic hardships.  …

Starbucks launches new breakfast pairings

February 9, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. will introduce a selection of breakfast pairings, each priced at $3.95, beginning March 3. The pairings will be available all…