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.

Zagat releases 2006 New York City Restaurant Survey

October 16, 2005

NEW YORK, Oct 17, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Zagat Survey today released its 2006 New York City Restaurants guide. The newly-minted edition contains…

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill(R) now open at Barona Valley Ranch Resort

October 14, 2005

Grand Opening at Casino Resort Marks a First for the Fast-and-Fresh Mexican Restaurant.

Rapp Collins Worldwide wins Brinker Brands marketing account

October 13, 2005

Rapp Collins Worldwide Wins Brinker Brands Marketing Account, Win Signals Move From Mass to Target Marketing Approach.

Restaurateurs to open unique Asian Bistro concept

October 12, 2005

Pauli Moto's Asian Bistro to Offer Japanese Cuisine as well as Dishes from Four Culinary Regions of China 10 Restaurants Set to Open Nationally by 2007.

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream to introduce super-premium ice cream

October 12, 2005

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream to Introduce Super-Premium Ice Cream, 7-Foot Cow, and Franchising Experts on Nov. 3.

He Doesn't Make Coffee, but He Controls 'Starbucks' in Russia

October 12, 2005

Sergei A. Zuykov is a lawyer for Starbucks in Russia. Only the Starbucks he represents brews no coffee and owns no shops. Its business consists of trying to…

California Pizza Kitchen reports preliminary third quarter results

October 10, 2005

Comparable Store Sales Increase of 7.1%; Earnings Guidance Raised to $0.33-$0.34 per Diluted Share excluding Impairment and Closure Costs.

Port City Java opens free standing cafe in Greensboro, NC

October 10, 2005

Port City Java(R) announces the opening of its newest cafe located in Greensboro, NC. The new unit, located at 4610 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC, is a…

Radiant Systems to acquire MenuLink Computer Solutions

October 10, 2005

Aloha and MenuLink combine strengths to better serve restaurant.

Famous Dave's enters development agreement for five new restaurants

October 9, 2005

FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (DAVE) President and CEO David Goronkin announced today that Fun-Yum, LLC, has purchased the right to franchise a total of five…

New owners at Corner Bakery

October 9, 2005

Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), the company with the "EAT" ticker symbol and the Chili's casual-dining concept, is unloading its Corner Bakery Cafe unit for…

New owners at Corner Bakery

October 9, 2005

Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), the company with the "EAT" ticker symbol and the Chili's casual-dining concept, is unloading its Corner Bakery Cafe unit…

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern introduces new menu

October 9, 2005

New Menu Focuses on Food Photography, More Contemporary Look.