News
Starbucks sued for tipping policies
November 13, 2006
Sign On San Diego: The estimated $26 billion in tips left in counter jars and on tables across the country every year has become the focus of a debate over…
read nowCold Stone teams up with U.S. Airways for gift card promotion
November 13, 2006
Phoenix Business Journal: Some 250,000 passengers on U.S. Airways Group Inc. flights from Nov. 13-21 will receive $1 gift cards that can be redeemed at Cold…
read nowCousin Subs rolls out gift cards
November 13, 2006
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs introduced gift cards system-wide Nov. 10. The plastic gift cards are replacing the traditional paper certificates…
read nowEinstein Bagels unveils holiday menu items
November 13, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels is introducing holiday season menu items. According to a news release, the new foods include a candy cane bagel and…
read nowE. Coli cases traced to McAlister's Deli in N.C.
November 13, 2006
Associated Press: Health officials confirmed that E. coli sickened seven people in Chapel Hill, six of them students at the University of North Carolina at…
read nowMazzio's Pizza launches fast-casual re-image
November 12, 2006
TulsaWorld.com: In a drive to meet shifting demographics and evolving customer needs, 169-unit Mazzio's Pizza is changing its concept to meet the growing…
read nowMcDonald'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…
read nowCold 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…
read nowWendy'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…
read nowCorner 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…
read nowSMU 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. …
read nowForklift 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…
read nowEl 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…
read nowRadiant 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…
read nowGo 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…
read nowCosi 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…
read nowMr. 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…
read nowEl 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.…
read nowMaui 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…
read nowPanera 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…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
