Wildflower Bread Co. CAO named 2008 Volunteer of the Year

July 10, 2008

PHOENIX — Wildflower Bread Co. has announced that its chief administrative officer, Alison Johnston, has been selected as the 2008 Volunteer of the Year by the…

Bruegger's unveils three summer menu addition

July 9, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has launched three new summer-inspired menu choices.   The new tossed-for-you Turkey Apple Club Salad is a limited-time-only salad…

Panera schedules 2Q conference call

July 7, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. will report its 2008 second quarter earnings after the market closes July 22.

Summertime sippers

Fruit-based drinks can create hot profits during the steamy summer months.

LaMar's Donuts, Dunn Bros. Coffee ink co-branding deal

June 29, 2008

OMAHA, Neb. — LaMar's Donuts is teaming up with Dunn Bros. Coffee to open their first co-branded location in Omaha, Neb. The grand opening celebration will…

Rising Roll plans Phoenix expansion

June 26, 2008

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rising Roll Gourmet has signed a deal with Phoenix businessman Scot Wilson to open 15 Rising Roll Gourmet locations in the Phoenix market in…

Einstein Bros. Bagels opens additional U.S. territories

June 25, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that it is opening new franchise territories nationwide, expanding the growth plans for its…

Au Bon Pain to give customers free iced coffee

June 23, 2008

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced that on June 26 it will offer customers a free medium iced coffee from 2 p.m. until close. The free 22-ounce iced French…

Traceability key tomato issue

Fast casuals, industry respond to recent salmonella outbreak.

Fast-casual chains continue to outperform, report says

June 22, 2008

CHICAGO — According to Chicago-based foodservice consultant Technomic Information Services, the Top 100 fast-casual chains continued to be the growth vehicle…

Great Harvest Bread

June 22, 2008

Fresh products meet fresh thinking

Fresh City CEO talks 'fresh fusion'

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

Fresh City president and CEO Larry Reinstein heralds new flavors as key to company's success.

Panera Bread raises Q2 forecast

June 19, 2008

Food Business Review: Panera Bread Co. has increased its fiscal second quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share target to 48 cents to 50 cents, up from its…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Texas development deal

June 18, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Wilbur and Matt McKinney to franchise…

Einstein Noah, ARAMARK sign development deal

June 11, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that it has signed a strategic-license development agreement with ARAMARK to open Einstein Bros.

Einstein Bros. finds secret to success

Despite struggling economy, Einstein Bros. Bagels stays strong.

Einstein Bros., Noah's to offer 99-cent Bagel and Shmear

June 3, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — To encourage guests to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, all company-owned Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations, except…

Bruegger's signs Conn. multiunit development deal

June 2, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced a new development agreement with Five Star Equity Partners to build three Bruegger's bakeries in…

Fast casual concept design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For a successful restaurant, every aspect must work together.

Einstein Bros. signs Texas franchise deal

May 28, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Twins S & Z Inc. to open five…