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Food Concepts Intl. intros fast casual concept
February 1, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas — Food Concepts International, parent company of Abuelo's Mexican restaurants, is launching a new fast casual restaurant concept, Nieto's…
read nowReport highlights 2009 flavors, ingredients outlook
February 1, 2009
NEW YORK — The fifth annual "Food Flavors and Ingredients Outlook" report has been released by market research publisher Packaged Facts. The report…
read nowTechnomic report: Kids' menus go upscale
February 1, 2009
CHICAGO — Independent restaurant operators are leading an emerging "kid-adult" fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers.
read nowEl Pollo Loco debuts Chicken Carnitas
January 29, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — From Jan. 29 through the middle of May, El Pollo Loco will offer Chicken Carnitas, prepared using traditional methods with citrus and…
read nowCaribou to give away free decaf
January 29, 2009
The Business Journal: A day after Starbucks Corp. announced it will continuously brew decaffeinated coffee only until noon to trim costs, Caribou Coffee Co.
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry outlook continues to soften
January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowStarbucks to cut 6,700 jobs, close 300 units
January 28, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended Dec. 28, 2008, and announced additional cost savings initiatives for…
read nowChipotle 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…
read nowCalifornia 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…
read nowRaising 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…
read nowBuffalo 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 …
read nowChipotle 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…
read nowStarbucks 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…
read nowCorner 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…
read nowWingstop 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…
read nowStarbucks 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…
read nowLicensing 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…
read nowCosi 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…
read nowFive 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…
read nowSpicy 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…
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