Rubio's Restaurants receives unsolicited buyout offer

October 19, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Fresh Mex restaurant operator Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has received an offer from San Diego Kelly Capital to buy all of the company's…

FDA seeks advice to improve produce tracking

October 16, 2008

Google/Associated Press: Prompted by this summer's salmonella outbreak that exposed flaws in the nation's food safety system, the government has begun…

Wingstop plans northeast expansion

October 16, 2008

DALLAS — Fast casual chicken wing chain Wingstop has announced plans to focus its expansion efforts on the Northeast U.S., including New Jersey, Pennsylvania…

Chipotle schedules third quarter earnings call

October 15, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will hold a conference call on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the company's third quarter earnings for…

NRA: U.S. restaurant climate toughest since '91

October 15, 2008

Reuters: The National Restaurant Association has said that U.S. restaurants are enduring their toughest time in 17 years as tight credit and falling home…

Zaxby's ads featured in video game

October 15, 2008

ATHENS, Ga. — The company logo and food of chicken finger chain Zaxby's are featured on billboards, storefronts, buildings and benches in the latest video game…

2008 Fast Casual Summit: FireKing

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, talks with Scott Canakes of FireKing Security Group.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Rich Products Corp.

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, talks with Rod Kirwin, director of marketing for the food service division of Rich Products Corp.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: RealTime HR

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, conducts a Power Info video session with Todd Rogers, CEO of Realtime HR.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Torani

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, conducts a Power Info video session with John Holt of flavored syrup maker Torani.

Pepsi to cut thousands of jobs

October 14, 2008

Associated Press: PepsiCo Inc. will eliminate 3,300 positions globally as a result of lagging soft drink sales in the United States. The company plans to close…

Nashville eyes calorie counts

October 14, 2008

The Tennessean: Nashville is considering requiring restaurants to post calories on menus in an effort to fight obesity.   The Metropolitan Health Board has…

More women bring lunch, study says

October 14, 2008

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Harris Interactive has released results of a study commissioned by the Grains Foods Foundation that reports that nearly two-thirds (6…

Vapiano signs deal for Texas market

October 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has signed an agreement with University of Houston graduate student Soomyee Song to open five units throughout Houston. Song's first…

California Tortilla intros election dishes

October 13, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fresh-Mex chain California Tortilla is offering a pair of politically-themed dishes in conjunction with the presidential election. The…

Saladworks debuts newest signature salad

October 13, 2008

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has rolled out the final 2008 installment of the restaurant's popular Signature Series, the company announced. The "Articado…

Starbucks clashes with landlords

October 13, 2008

Wall Street Journal: Several property owners and developers have filed lawsuits against Starbucks alleging that the company owes them money for rent or other…

QSRs want slice of fast casual pie

Quick-serve restaurants move to upscale décor, menu to attract customers.

Baja Fresh moves into retail with Bluesun Corp.

October 12, 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has an agreement with California-based Bluesun Corp. to offer a line of Baja Fresh Salsas, the company…

Shane's Rib Shack to offer election day giveaway

October 12, 2008

ATLANTA — On Election Day, Nov. 4, any customer of legal voting age who shows up at a Shane's Rib Shack location with an official "I Voted Today" sticker will…