NRA: 30 months of consecutive growth

February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to improve in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Entrepreneur opens new PanAsian concept

February 27, 2006

MSNBC: Dennis Cleary leans back in a chair and kicks his feet onto a small end table. He appears relaxed for someone clawing through permitting issues and…

Panda Express receives top operator award; teams up with NBA team

February 26, 2006

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express was honored as the "Best Food and Beverage Brand Operator" by Airport Revenue News, an airport trade magazine. According to a…

Chipotle's IPO success influences fast-casual growth

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Fast-casual restaurants as a whole are racking up impressive numbers, but are they enough to sustain Wall Street's appetite?

Panda 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…

Panda Express supports charities with plush panda bear sales

February 6, 2006

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express is selling plush panda bears to raise funds for the American Red Cross and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Panda Express…

ZAO Noodle Bar selects POS provider

February 5, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — ZAO Noodle Bar selected Hospitality Solutions International's Profit Series POS system for its location in Kent, Wash. Five other ZAO…

Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers

January 25, 2006

It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…

Panda Express hosts Chinese New Year events for students

January 19, 2006

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — As people around the globe prepare for Chinese New Year festivities, Panda Express welcomes in the Year of the Dog by offering educational…

Panda Express celebrates Chinese New Year

January 8, 2006

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — As people in China and around the globe prepare for Chinese New Year festivities, Panda Express welcomes the Year of the Dog with a tasty…

PETA awards P.F. Chang's

January 6, 2006

According to a news release, P.F. Chang's China Bistro received a PETA Proggy Award for its menu selections and service geared toward vegetarian diners. The…

History of noodles

January 5, 2006

The Asian Pacific News: Whether you slurp them, gulp them down, or twirl them on your chopsticks, Asians love their noodles. The Chinese have been feasting on…

P.F. Chang's reports earnings

January 4, 2006

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $213.8 million for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1 compared to $199.3 million for the fourth…

Fast Casual: A Year to Remember

From first to last quarter, 2005 was a growing year for the fast casual restaurant industry. In September, Raymond James analyst Bryan Elliot said dining out…

Panda Express brings fresh-wokked dishes to college campuses

December 11, 2005

Fast-casual restaurant chain expands in non-traditional venues including six new university locations in 2005 and more on the way.

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October

November 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October with solid gain in the restaurant performance index surge in restaurant operator optimism led to strongest…

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.

P.F. Chang's third quarter revenues grow 17%

October 5, 2005

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (PFCB) reported today that revenues increased 17% to $203.0 million for the third quarter ended October 2, 2005, from $174.…

Doc Chey's Restaurants, LLC announces addition of industry leaders

September 29, 2005

Dick Rivera and John C. Metz, Jr. to Join Pan Asian Success.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…