McDonald's declined to settle "hot coffee" suit for $225,000

November 12, 2006

Miami Herald: The plaintiff in the infamous 1994 McDonald's "hot coffee" lawsuit talks about her landmark case. As the trial date approached, the plaintiff…

Cold Stone makes largest donation in company history

November 12, 2006

PHOENIX — Cold Stone Creamery announced it donated more than $787,900 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Nov. 9. According to a news release, the donation was…

Wendy's names Anderson as CEO

November 10, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio -- Wendy's International Inc. has named Kerrii Anderson chief executive officer and president of the company.    Anderson, 49, was interim CEO…

Corner Bakery Café hires three new VPs

November 9, 2006

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Café has hired three new executives to help the 90-unit chain achieve its aggressive growth plans.   According to a news release, Ted…

SMU group wins Chipotle student ad contest

November 9, 2006

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill gave Southern Methodist University's The Wall TV spot the top prize in its "30-Seconds of Fame" student advertising contest. …

Forklift Brands opens first Boudin SF in the OC

November 8, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO — Forklift Brands has announced that the company's newest venture, bakery café Boudin SF, will open its debut location in Orange County's…

El Pollo Loco reports stellar Q3

November 8, 2006

Although it withdrew its initial public offering in October, El Pollo Loco continues to report in-depth results.   El Pollo Loco spokesperson Julie Weeks said…

Radiant Systems to offer VeriFone Mobile Payment Processing Solution

November 8, 2006

ATLANTA —Radiant Systems Inc. announced an agreement with payment systems leader VeriFone Holdings Inc. to offer VeriFone's ON THE SPOT mobile electronic…

Go Roma Italian Kitchen opens first Indiana store

November 8, 2006

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Forklift Brands announced the opening of Go Roma Italian Kitchen in Merrillville, Ind., on Nov. 21.   The store will be the sixth Go Roma…

Cosi says it will open 80 stores in 2007

November 8, 2006

Editor's note: Cosi reported third-quarter same-store sales dropped 4.2 percent.   Globe News: Though Cosi Inc. reported a loss of almost $2 million in its…

Panera Bread celebrates its 1,000th bakery café

The rest of the industry is chasing us, said Panera's CEO.

Mr. Greek posts nutritional data on the Web

November 7, 2006

TORONTO — Mr. Greek Restaurants will post a nutritional guide on its Web site.   Mr. Greek retained the services of well-known nutritionist Rosie Maclean…

El Pollo Loco signs agreements for 61 new locations

November 6, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. – El Pollo Loco inked a series of multiunit development agreements to open 61 new locations in Georgia, Missouri, Arizona, Virginia and Utah.…

Maui Tacos inks deal for 50 new franchises

November 6, 2006

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Maui Tacos, the fast-casual fresh-Mex restaurant, has signed a development agreement with Lava Flow Ventures of Sacramento, Calif., to…

Panera Bread to open its 1,000th store

November 6, 2006

Panera Bread Company will open its 1,000th Panera Bread bakery-cafe today. Panera executives, franchisees and media will attend an opening celebration in Oak…

Accounts receivable solution added to Intura Vision pizza POS

November 6, 2006

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions, a leading supplier of POS and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…

Restaurants drive Wi-Fi growth in North America

November 5, 2006

Wireless Week: North America and Europe are expected to lead the Wi-Fi hot spot charge, according to new findings from ABI Research. The firm predicts…

Penn Station is steadily growing

November 5, 2006

Cincinnati Enquirer: The president of Penn Station Inc. says his fast-casual restaurant group will never seek growth for the sake of growth.   "The faster you…

Freebirds World Burrito launches online ordering

November 5, 2006

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Freebirds World Burrito announced the launch of its new online order service.   According to a news release, Freebirds created an…

Democrats take the House

There's a slew of restaurant-related issues that will be impacted by the 2006 election.