Qdoba comps increase in Q3

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

FastCasual.com founder, publisher to form new digital marketing agency

August 4, 2010

Paul Barron, founder and publisher of FastCasual.com, has left the website and its publisher, NetWorld Alliance, to focus on a new venture in the digital…

Fazoli’s plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market

August 3, 2010

Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…

Jamba Juice continues refranchising initiative

August 3, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of seven restaurants in Las Vegas as part of the company's plan to refranchise up to 150 locations by the end of 2010.

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…

Which Wich opens in Vegas

August 3, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is set to open in Las Vegas on Aug. 4, 2010. It is the first Which Wich in Nevada and the 20th state for the Which Wich chain.

Somersault Snacks now available at Caribou Coffee

August 3, 2010

Somersault Snack Co., the makers of the sunflower seed-based snack called Somersaults, has announced distribution in all 469 Caribou Coffee Company locations…

Moe’s menu gets saucy with Buffalo Chicken Trio

August 2, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill is introducing its Buffalo Chicken Trio, available now until October 17. The Trio includes:

Wagamama owners hint of possible sale

August 2, 2010

Several news reports out of Europe have indicated that the privaty-equity owners of Wagamama are looking to sell the company.

Starbucks' VIA hits $100 million mark

August 2, 2010

Ten months after its debut, Starbucks reports that its Starbucks VIA Ready Brew has reached the $100 million mark in global sales.

The Melting Pot moves to pizza

August 1, 2010

The owners of Fla.-based The Melting Pot restaurants are getting into the pizza business. Tampa Bay Online reported that the company will team with a…

PhaseNext Hospitality to open Buffalo Wild Wings, Smashburger units

August 1, 2010

PhaseNext Hospitality has signed franchise agreements with both Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. and Smashburger to open the two restaurants in October on the Fort…

Jamba Inc. refranchises 13 Calif. locations

August 1, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 13 restaurants in Santa Cruz, Temecula, and Chico/Redding, Calif., all of which were purchased by franchise operators with…

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes launches passport promo

August 1, 2010

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes guests are invited this August and September on a culinary trip around the world as part of an upcoming passport promotion…

NRA industry outlook softened in June

July 29, 2010

As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third…

Indian fast casual Chutney Joes to franchise

July 29, 2010

Chutney Joe’s has announced today the official launch of its franchise program. The announcement reflects the restaurant's local consumer appeal and global…

Extreme Pita puts a ‘wrap’ on the Middle East

July 29, 2010

Extreme Pita and Purblendz have announced the signing of its first international agreement in Muscat, Oman (Sultanate of Oman).

Panera Bread reports Q2 comps increase of 10%

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July 29, 2010

Panera Bread Company’s same-store sales increased 9.9 percent systemwide during the company’s second quarter ended June 29, 2010, thanks to a 10.1 percent…

Jamba Juice completes sale of 25 Wash. locations

July 28, 2010

Jamba Inc. has completed the sale of 25 restaurants in Washington to existing franchisee Prudence Swann, principal of PB Swann LLC. The agreement includes a…

Buffalo Wild Wings Q2 revenue rises 12 percent

July 28, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2010, beating Wall Street forecasts for the quarter.