Chipotle founder recalls startup challenges

January 28, 2009

Westword (Denver): From the beginning, Steve Ells didn't have much in the way of a concept. He knew he wanted to make burritos like the ones he'd get at the…

Restaurants hit by Heartland data breach

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.

California Tortilla to donate 400 pounds of rice and beans

January 28, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will donate more than 400 pounds of rice and beans to So Others Might Eat (SOME) and the DC Central Kitchen after…

Raising Cane's in No. 2 customer satisfaction spot

January 28, 2009

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Restaurant researcher Sandelman & Associates has announced the release of its 2008 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, naming the Top…

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. to conduct earnings webcast

January 27, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that the company will conduct a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 results Feb. 11 at …

Chipotle to announce Q4, year-end results

January 27, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results Feb. 1…

Starbucks expected to report dismal sales results

January 27, 2009

Forbes: Starbucks Corp. will report its fiscal first quarter financial results after the market closes today. nalysts largely expect the company to report…

Corner Bakery Cafe extends Calif. footprint

January 26, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new California locations, in National City and Chino Hills. National City marks Corner Bakery…

Wingstop predicts sale of 3.5 million wings on Super Bowl Sunday

January 26, 2009

DALLAS — Super Bowl Sunday nets Wingstop its biggest sales day of the year and this year will be no exception. The chicken-wing-only chain estimates that more…

Starbucks to debut ice cream line

January 26, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks will start nationwide distribution of its new ice cream line in February, which concludes its transition to a partnership…

Licensing key for Einstein Noah growth in '09

January 26, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is sticking to plans to grow mostly by adding licensed locations in 2009 as diners eat out less and…

Cosi revenues, comps continue to decline

January 26, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Systemwide comparable restaurant sales for Cosi Inc. restaurants in operation for more than 15 months fell 6.9 percent in the company's 200…

Five Guys franchisee readies for expansion

January 26, 2009

The Tampa Tribune: With seven restaurants open in Hillsborough County, Fla., the local franchisee of Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries is expanding his…

NAFEM, FS/TEC open next week

Co-located manufacturing, technology shows to feature innovations in foodservice industry.

Spicy Pickle inks Texas franchise agreement, opens first drive thru

January 25, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has announced another new location and its first drive-thru.   The Denver-based chain has signed an agreement for seven…

Starbucks continues job cutbacks

January 25, 2009

The Money Times: According to a report Saturday by the Seattle Times, Starbucks is contemplating another round of layoffs. The latest job cuts, which could…

Happi House intros new snack meals

January 25, 2009

San Jose, Calif. — The Happi House asian restaurant chain is touting a 7 percent sales increase after introducing a variety of new menu items, including…

Pat & Oscar's under new ownership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

President, EVP lead management buyout of the 19-unit San-Diego-based chain.

Technomic revises 2009 foodservice growth expectations

January 22, 2009

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Citing further contraction in the economy, a continuing slowdown in consumer spending and accelerating job losses, foodservice…

Greenz launches cafe concept for Equinox fitness clubs

January 22, 2009

DALLAS — The salad concept Greenz has announced the debut of a new fitness cafe concept for Equinox fitness clubs.   Manhattan-based Equinox, operator of…