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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reports 1% comp increase
May 6, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (formerly New World Restaurant Group, Inc.) saw a same-store sales increase of 1.0 percent for the first…
read nowBREAKING NEWS: Quiznos TSFA franchisees allowed to operate
May 3, 2007
Bluemaumau: Senior U.S. District Judge John L. Kane signed an Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction today that ruled members of the Toasted Subs…
read nowRaving Brands opens first franchised Flying Biscuit Cafe
May 3, 2007
ATLANTA — Raving Brands has announced the opening of its first franchised location of The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Atlanta. The opening also marks the company's…
read nowStarbucks posts 2Q results
May 3, 2007
Associated Press: Despite flat traffic in U.S. stores, Starbucks' aggressive global expansion helped second-quarter profit jump 18.5 percent, executives said.…
read nowPeet's net down on higher costs
May 3, 2007
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Revenues at coffeehouse operator Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. were $57.5 million for the first quarter ended April 1, up 16 percent from…
read nowNRA show educational sessions to focus on health, safety
May 3, 2007
The National Restaurant Association said its 2007 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show has a record-breaking 2,140 exhibiting companies that will be represented on…
read nowCold Stone Creamery searching for stars
May 2, 2007
Kansas City Star: Interviewing for a job at Cold Stone Creamery is a bit is like auditioning for a part in a Broadway musical. Along with talking about…
read nowRobeks smoothie concept expands in Ohio
May 2, 2007
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Fast casual chain Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats is opening its sixth Ohio location May 5, the company announced. …
read nowTechnomic releases Top 500 annual report
May 2, 2007
CHICAGO — The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered solid performance, posting 6 percent annual sales growth in 2006, according to data released today…
read nowMintel Menu to track regional trends
May 2, 2007
CHICAGO — Mintel Menu Insights is now exploring key market menu data regionally. Along with Mintel Menu Insights' core data sets — 350 chain, 15…
read nowPanera reports 3% comps increase
May 2, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company May 2 reported system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.1 percent for the four weeks ended April 24, 2007. …
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The new face of fast casual?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fuzion Food Group looks to alter the restaurant landscape.
read nowCaribou Coffee reschedules earnings release
May 1, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. today announced that it is rescheduling the release of its financial results for 1Q 2007, ended April 1, 2007, and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings 1Q comps increase 8.7 percent
May 1, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. reported a same-store sales increase of 8.7 percent for company-owned locations during the first quarter ended April 1…
read nowChipotle releases 1Q earnings
May 1, 2007
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported same-store sales increased 8.3 percent to $605 million for the first quarter ended March 31. Comps for the same…
read nowTechnomic tracks soup sales
May 1, 2007
CHICAGO — Recent research conducted by Technomic Information Services in Chicago found that freshness is a critical component for improving restaurant soup…
read nowFoodservice & Packaging Institute launches 2007 trend report
May 1, 2007
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Foodservice & Packaging Institute Inc. (FPI), has released its 2007 "State of the Industry Report." The nearly 200-page report…
read nowStarbucks readies for India expansion
May 1, 2007
Forbes: Starbucks aims to open the first of its 100 planned outlets in India by the end of 2007, Press Trust of India reported, citing a company spokesman. …
read nowPanera Bread cancels Kansas City Royals promotion
April 30, 2007
MLB.TV: Panera Bread has cancelled their sponsorship agreement for the 2007 Kansas City Royals baseball season. The agreement included the "Baker's Dozen…
read nowChipotle CEO sees $2.6 million payout in 2006
April 30, 2007
Associated Press: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. founder and chief executive Steve Ells received compensation worth $2.6 million in 2006, according to a…
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