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Gourmet food on the fast-casual menu
February 22, 2006
According to a Simmons Market Research Bureau report, nearly 20 percent of adults try to eat gourmet food when possible. One thing is sure: the gourmet…
read nowSuccess story: Camille's Sidewalk Café
February 22, 2006
How many people can say they work in peace and harmony with their spouse day in and day out? In the restaurant business, where stress and "Type A…
read nowGift cards are big business
February 22, 2006
Using stored-value cards instead of cash is a growing trend among U.S. consumers. The Federal Reserve estimates about 20 million consumers will spend $7…
read nowThe morphing of the QSR
February 22, 2006
When the McDonald's Bistro Deli opened in New Castle, Del., the restaurant's manger saw a different crowd. "We get people from all over because we…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings adds new sauces
February 21, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings added four new sauces to the menu. The additions include parmesan garlic, honey BBQ, Asian zing and mango habanera. These…
read nowSame-store sales increase 7.9% for Qdoba
February 21, 2006
Qdoba Mexican Grill reported first quarter system same-store sales increased 7.9 percent on top of a 12.5 percent increase in 2005. Qdoba opened 23 company…
read nowDomino's posted a 57-percent increase in profits
February 20, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite softening sales in the final quarter of 2005, Domino's Pizza posted a 57 percent increase in profits on modest increases in…
read nowIntura adds to POS technology
February 20, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Point-of-sale and management software supplier Intura Solutions has added biometric fingerprint security to its Intura Vision…
read nowPanda serves sushi
February 19, 2006
Panda Express is serving sushi at 16 U.S. locations, including Houston, Chicago and Las Vegas. "They make their sushi fresh every day; replenish every two…
read nowSubway increases NASCAR presence
February 17, 2006
MILFORD, Conn. -- SUBWAY Restaurants will heighten sponsorship efforts with NASCAR's Greg Biffle of Roush Racing in its third year of team sponsorship. SUBWAY…
read nowCorner Bakery Café selects PAR
February 15, 2006
Corner Bakery Café selected ParTech's ViGo hardware terminals for their cafes. PAR will also provide lifecycle support services for the technology systems in…
read nowWingstop announces Superbowl numbers and new menu items
February 15, 2006
Wingstop sold 2.5 million chicken wings system wide at its more than 260 locations on Super Bowl Sunday, exceeding their mid-January estimate of 2.2 million…
read nowCaribou Coffee announces fourth-quarter results
February 15, 2006
Caribou Coffee Company Inc., the second largest company owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in terms of coffeehouses, announced that fourth quarter of 2005 and…
read nowFC restaurant receives organic certification
February 14, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Organic to Go, an all-natural and organic cafe and corporate meal delivery service, is the first fast-casual restaurant and retailer to receive…
read nowEinstein Brothers set up at Pearl Harbor
February 14, 2006
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Sailors and their families will be saying 'Aloha' to bagels this spring when Sodexho opens an Einstein Brothers on the Navy base at…
read nowPAR Technology reports record fourth quarter
February 13, 2006
Par Technology Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. For the fourth quarter, PAR reported net…
read nowStarbucks serves in China's 2nd-tier cities
February 13, 2006
HONG KONG — Starbucks Corp. is pinning its future growth strategy on an aggressive expansion into China's lesser-known cities, according to chairman Howard…
read nowSubway owner sentenced for tax evasion
February 13, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pittsburgh man who failed to pay state sales tax and file corporate tax returns has been sentenced to one year of probation and…
read nowBruegger's reports strongest growth in six years
February 12, 2006
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises announced that fourth quarter revenue for comparable sales grew 6.8 percent at company locations and 4.9 percent…
read nowCharo Chicken selects advertising agency
February 9, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — The Charo Chicken restaurant chain has appointed Johnson-Ukropina Creative Marketing as its marketing and advertising agency. With 2…
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