Le Pain Quotidien issues allergy alert

June 9, 2009

NEW YORK — The manufacturer of Le Pain Quotidien's Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread is recalling a limited number of 14.15-oz. jars of Noir Belgian Dark…

Panera Bread, Starbucks receive Zagat survey awards

June 8, 2009

NEW YORK — Zagat has revealed the results of its latest Fast Food Survey, with Wendy's retaining its reign as champion in the Mega-Chain category for Food…

Bruegger's reports better-than-expected Q1 results

June 3, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced its financial results for the 2009 first quarter ending April 15. First quarter systemwide gross…

Einstein Noah to present at Piper Jaffray conference

June 2, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that the company will present at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference at The Westin…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray, NASDAQ forum

June 2, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be a presenter at the 29th Annual Piper…

Einstein Noah finalizes stock redemption schedule

May 28, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced the finalization of the redemption schedule for its $57 million in Series Z Preferred stock held…

Bruegger's launches summer menu items

May 28, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced it is serving up new menu items — including two iced coffee drinks — and bringing back an old favorite. To beat the…

Consumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand

May 27, 2009

Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…

Beverage report tracks Bruegger's, Atlanta Bread and Cosi offerings

May 27, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Restaurant Beverage Trends in the United States 2009" report to their offerings. …

Panera Bread to webcast stockholders presentation

May 17, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has announced that Ron Shaich, chairman and CEO, and Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will…

Bruegger's to open in Cleveland airport

May 14, 2009

CLEVELAND — BAA Cleveland, developer of the Airmall at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, has signed an agreement to bring Bruegger's Bagels to the…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

Einstein Noah comps, revenue and net decrease

May 7, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…

Bruegger's says thank you to Boston public transit riders

May 6, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — On the morning of May 13, an estimated 20,000 Boston transit riders will be rewarded by Bruegger's for their environmentally-friendly…

Panera Bread comps up slightly

May 5, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has reported financials for its first quarter ended March 31.   In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, comparable…

Seven top fast casual independent operations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.

Corner Bakery Cafe expands national presence

April 28, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…

Einstein Noah sets date for Q1 earnings release

April 28, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its first quarter 2009 financial results after the market close on May…

Le Pain Quotidien remains true to its roots

Belgian fast casual incorporates sustainability throughout its operation.

Panera to release Q1 earnings April 28

April 26, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. will report its first quarter earnings after the market close April 28, 2009.   The company will discuss its first quarter…