A rotten Applebee's

November 1, 2005

For its third quarter, Applebee's posted earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.28 per share, a 23% drop from last year.

Panera Bread raises 2005 target

November 1, 2005

Panera Bread Company (PNRA) today reported that earnings per diluted share increased 32% to $0.37 for the twelve weeks ended October 4, 2005 compared to $0.2…

Heat helps new sleeve stick with it

October 31, 2005

Coffee Clutch® brand hot cup sleeve sticks to the cup with a patented heat-activated adhesive—it sticks to the cup.  

The Old Spaghetti Factory rolls back clock, drops prices

October 31, 2005

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Louisville, The Old Spaghetti Factory offers customers a truly retro deal, Nov. 14–15.

Red Robin Restaurants GE program to improve customer service

October 31, 2005

Six Sigma Tool Enhances Food Quality and Guest Service by Cutting Milkshake Wait Times in Half.

Fast Tech: Time is Money

October 28, 2005

McAlister's Deli finds new way to cater to customers.

Branding: Asking questions is a great way to test your brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

October 27, 2005

Do you know why people are coming back or not?    

Emerging Brands: Is fun on the menu

October 27, 2005

Freebirds shows that as much as good food, a unique experience is key to building a brand.

Zagat releases 2006 America's Top Restaurants Survey

October 27, 2005

Covering 1,352 Eateries in 41 Cities as Americans Dine Out and Spend More; East Coast Diners are the Best Tippers, Despite Myriad Complaints About Service…

Tilden Associates, Inc. announces intent to franchise Got Pizza Music Café

October 24, 2005

Tilden Associates announces that it has signed a definitive letter of intent to purchase the rights to franchise Got Pizza Music Café internationally…

Franchisees commit to develop 46 new IHOP Restaurants

October 24, 2005

IHOP Corp. (IHP) today announced that it has secured additional Multi-Store and Single-Store Development Agreements during the third quarter 2005 for its…

Freebirds World Burrito opens in San Antonio

October 24, 2005

On Friday, October 28, 2005, Freebirds World Burrito, Texas' favorite fresh fast casual restaurant, will open its first restaurant in San Antonio -- its…

Friendly's cooks up the comforts of home

October 24, 2005

Delicious home style "comfort foods" that the whole family can enjoy are now being served up with a smile at Friendly's, just in time for the busy holiday…

Newly launched Fast Casual magazine to cover growth of the industry

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

October 23, 2005

Fast Casual growth on the rise, consider these facts: Quick service is in a state of flux as it continues to build new menus and new concepts and improve the…

More Cheesecake, Anyone?

October 20, 2005

Cheesecake Factory's (Nasdaq: CAKE) restaurants and financial performance have operated in tandem like clockwork over the past few years. Its third-quarter…

They're Still Shopping

October 17, 2005

  S&P's Thomas Graves expects Americans to moderate their spending next year, but he still sees good bets among consumer discretionary stocks.

Jacent creates products to enhance the telephone ordering process and improve the customer experience

October 17, 2005

Jacent(R) Voice Center Expands with Two New Modules -- CallWise and QuickStart -- Creating a Complete Family of Products to Further Enhance the Telephone…

Houlihan's back for second helping

October 16, 2005

 A proven Houston restaurateur is helping Houlihan's Restaurants Inc. stage a return to the Houston market after a decade-long absence.                       …

Benihana Inc. reports 7.9% increase in second quarter comparable sales

October 16, 2005

Total Revenues for Period Advanced 13.6%, to $54.3 Million

Chicken Trends Are Something to Cluck About!

October 16, 2005

Fried, roasted or grilled. Americans are eating more chicken than ever before.