More Panera Breads feature drive-thrus

November 13, 2008

CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — Panera Bread has installed its latest drive-thru in a store located in Clarksville, Ind. While drive-thrus are almost essential to the…

Quiznos manager serves up credit card numbers

November 13, 2008

KOB.com (via BlueMaumau.org): More than a dozen customers at an Albuquerque Quiznos received a shock when they checked their credit card statements recently. A…

Lenny's Sub Shop rolls out 'Economic Stimulus Package'

November 13, 2008

MEMPHIS — Lenny's Sub Shop is launching a 10th Anniversary nationwide Scratch-and-Win Sweepstakes at all 180 of its locations. Prizes range from free fountain…

NRA seeks applications for Faces of Diversity awards

November 13, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications from restaurant companies and restaurant industry professionals for its third…

California Restaurant Association offers marketing cookbook

November 13, 2008

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association will offer the book "Four Star Restaurant Marketing Cookbook—Recipes for Restaurateurs" in its…

NEXTEP to display Casino Express at G2E

November 13, 2008

LAS VEGAS — NEXTEP Systems will demonstrate the Casino Express self service food and beverage ordering system at G2E: Global Gaming Expo, to be held Nov. 18-2…

Panera Bread tests drive-thru

Bakery/cafe Panera Bread now has 30 drive-thrus in the chain's 1,200-plus stores.

Culver's prototype cuts construction costs

November 12, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Culver's Franchising System Inc. has opened its 390th restaurant, the fourth of its new prototype that includes a new exterior and…

Papa Romano's continues Mr. Pita co-branding

November 12, 2008

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Papa Romano's Pizza restaurant in Wayne, Mich., has been remodeled as a co-branded unit and now offers the foods of both Mr.

Raising Cane's founder to appear in reality show

November 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves and his wife Gwen will appear as part of the cast of Secret Millionaire, a new reality show premiering Dec. …

Diversified Restaurant Holdings begins trading

November 12, 2008

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc., a franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings and creator and owner of the Bagger Dave's Legendary Burgers and…

Starbucks adds to loyalty program

November 12, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks has introduced Starbucks Gold, an enhancement of its Starbucks Card Rewards loyalty program.  For an annual membership of $25, Starbucks…

Restaurants on the Run acquires delivery company

November 11, 2008

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Restaurants on the Run has acquired Corona, Calif.-based food delivery service Dine Out-In, the company announced. This is Restaurants on…

Au Bon Pain warms up catering menu

November 11, 2008

BOSTON — As the weather cools, Au Bon Pain is adding hot options to its catering menu.   The restaurant is offering a "Hot Lunch" menu option that includes…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What long-term ROI gains can operators expect from embracing sustainable practices?

November 11, 2008

Truitt Bros. Inc. is a Food Alliance certified and sustainable producer of shelf stable food products for the foodservice industry. As operators are…

Culver's Restaurants: Letting go of signature design feature

Culver's Franchise Inc. president and COO Phillip Keiser discusses the reasons for replacing the brand's signature blue metal roof in its new prototype.

Focus Brands names Russ Umphenour as president, CEO

November 10, 2008

ATLANTA — Focus Brands Inc. has named Russ Umphenour president and chief executive officer, the company announced. Former CEO Steve Romaniello has been named…

Westchester County NY passes menu labeling

November 10, 2008

Newsday: Westchester County, a New York suburb, has passed a law requiring restaurant chains with at least 15 locations worldwide to display calorie counts on…

Baja Fresh awards archiving contract

November 10, 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh has signed a deal with Casdex Inc. to provide digitization and archiving services to the fresh Mex chain.    Under the…

Starbucks net off 97 percent

November 10, 2008

SEATTLE — Revenues at coffeehouse operator Starbucks were $2.5 billion for the company's fourth quarter ended Sept. 28, up slightly compared with revenues of…