The gift of giving

November 6, 2007

Charity-related promotions strengthen the bond between restaurants and communities.  

Au Bon Pain opens at Jacobi Medical Center

November 5, 2007

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has opened a location in the Jacobi Medical Center, marking its 25th hospital café in the United States, the company has announced.   The…

California Tortilla asks customers to gobble for prizes

November 5, 2007

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will commemorate the Thanksgiving holiday with "Gobble Like A Turkey Day" Nov. 14.    Customers at any of the chain's 3…

Bruegger's adds Pretzel Bagel

November 4, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced the introduction of its new Pretzel Bagel, available for the same price of a regular bagel for a limited time.  …

Pollo Campero receives Zagat rating

November 4, 2007

DALLAS — Pollo Campero in Hyattsville, Md., was voted the Best Drive-Thru in the business in the 2008 Zagat Survey.   The Zagat Survey is a source of consumer…

Wingstop sponsors Iraq platoon party

November 4, 2007

DALLAS — Wingstop has shipped enough of its Hickory Smoked BBQ sauce to cover several platoon parties aimed at raising the troops' spirits in Iraq.   According…

Chipotle goes rBGH-free

November 4, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it no longer will serve any cheese made with milk from cows treated with the synthetic hormone rBGH (recombinant…

SCA Tissue honored as top supplier

November 4, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Global provider of sales, marketing, e-commerce and business solutions AFFLINK recently presented SCA Tissue with its 2007 Pinnacle Award, the…

Panera Bread, Delta Dough ink franchise agreement

November 4, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread has announced a new agreement with Delta Dough to develop bakery-cafes in the Memphis area, including areas of northern Mississippi.…

Corner Bakery inks Southwest expansion deal

November 1, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it has signed a development agreement with Bakery Ventures Ltd. I to open six new restaurants over the next four…

Grille Zone gains GRA certification

November 1, 2007

BOSTON — Boston's Grille Zone has announced it has been certified as green by the Green Restaurant Association.    The restaurant, which opened in June 2007…

The pursuit of pumpkin

October 31, 2007

While pumpkin flourishes as a seasonal ingredient, it has yet to conquer savory dishes.

Q&A with Saladworks CEO

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

October 31, 2007

John Scardapane tosses the mix with Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer.

Gwin Ferguson appointed Boudin, Go Roma VP

October 31, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO — Forklift Brands, parent company of Boudin Bakery, and Go Roma has announced the appointment of Gwin Ferguson as vice president of real estate.

Taco Del Mar heads into N.Y.

October 31, 2007

SEATTLE — Schenectady, N.Y.-based developer and multiunit Subway restaurant owner Larry Jasenski has announced plans to bring 170 Taco Del Mar locations to New…

Famous Dave's takes Big Apple bite

October 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Famous N.Y. Barbecue LLC president and CEO David Goronkin has announced the company has purchased the right to franchise seven Famous Dave's…

Boloco restaurants receive $10 million boost

October 30, 2007

CHICAGO — Winona Capital Management has announced that it has made an investment in Stellar Restaurant Group, dba Boloco, a fast-casual restaurant chain with…

Back Yard Burgers continues merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

Chipotle comps, revenue increase

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill comparable store-sales increased 12.4 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007, the company has announced.   Revenue…

Buffalo Wild Wings comps increase

October 30, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007.   Same-store sales increased 8.3 percent at…