Panera reports 1Q earnings

April 25, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company reported April 24 that same-store sales remained flat for the first quarter ended March 27, 2007. Comps at company-owned…

Panera expects 2Q profit increase

April 24, 2007

Associated Press: Panera Bread Co. on Wednesday said it expects its second-quarter profit to grow between 7 percent and 16 percent on improved same-store…

Cosi director sells shares

April 24, 2007

Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of sandwich fast-casual chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan…

Investor plans 21 Einstein's for north Florida

April 22, 2007

Orlando Business Journal: Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Orlando-based MC Squared Investments LLC to build 2…

Macy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls

April 17, 2007

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…

No bonus for Panera CEO

April 16, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co.'s chief executive Ronald Shaich did not receive an annual cash incentive bonus for 2006, but he did give out…

Boudin SF: The evolution of a bakery

With fast casual Boudin SF, Forklift Brands looks to change the bakery experience.

New World Restaurant Group plans to go public

April 10, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. has filed a registration statement relating to a proposed public offering of up to $125 million of its common…

Panera drops Jay's chips

April 9, 2007

Chicago Sun-Times: Panera Bread Co. has pulled chips from Jay's Foods Inc. from its stores, officials from the snack-food company told employees last week.

Organic To Go posts FY results

April 4, 2007

SEATTLE — Irvine, Calif.-based SP Holding Corporation, dba Organic To Go, the nation's first fast-casual cafe certified as an organic retailer, reported…

Panera reports 1Q earnings

April 3, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Same-store sales at Panera Bread Company decreased 0.2 percent for the first quarter ended March 27, the company announced April 4.   Company-owned…

COVER: Sweet surrender

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 2, 2007

In today's fast-paced, health-crazed world, desserts are proving they're here to stay.  

Boudin SF

April 2, 2007

Boudin bakery's bread and butter expands.

Q & A with Diana Hovey

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 2, 2007

Fast Casual talks shop with Corner Bakery Café's senior vice president of marketing.  

Bruegger's launching cage-free test

March 29, 2007

The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): Bagel chain Bruegger's will begin using only cage-free eggs at its stores in Wisconsin, the company announced. The company…

Restaurants build on international ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants look to international shores to boost their brand and build an image.

Panera appoints new accounting chief

March 26, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. has appointed Amy Kuzdowicz controller and chief accounting officer. Kuzdowicz will replace Richard Isaak, who…

Analyst looks to fast-casual segment for growth

March 19, 2007

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Even though the restaurant industry is growing, economic factors such as high gas prices could put a damper on that trend.

Cosi comps up slightly

March 19, 2007

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Sales at Così Inc. restaurants open at least 15 months increased 0.3 percent for the fiscal year ended Jan. 1. The increase consisted of a…

Pretty in plastic

Move over metal, disposable tableware is stepping up.