Manhattan Bagel adds Pastrami Reuben to menu

March 29, 2012

Manhattan Bagel is rolling out a new deli classic, the Pastrami Reuben, to its menu nationwide.

Bruegger's to offer tax-days incentive

March 27, 2012

In honor of tax season, Bruegger’s is offering its Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40, available at that price from April 13-17.

Rising Roll Gourmet launches Springtime LTOs

March 22, 2012

Rising Roll Gourmet welcomes the warm days of spring with the rollout of several new limited-time items.

Panera Bread's Bill Moreton, Ron Shaich to become Co-CEOs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 15, 2012

St. Louis-based Panera Bread Company has announced that, effective immediately, founder and executive chairman, Ron Shaich, and president and current chief…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints chief restaurant officer

March 11, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian L. Unger to chief restaurant officer, a newly created position at the company. Unger…

Corner Bakery Cafe hires VP of franchise sales

March 7, 2012

On the heels of signing several multi-unit franchise deals in 2011, Corner Bakery Cafe has named hospitality industry veteran Jonathan Benjamin as vice…

Panera Bread to boost ad spend, cites fast casual competition

March 7, 2012

Panera Bread Co. has announced its plans to increase its media investment in 2012 by 26 percent, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal.

Einstein Noah posts positive Q4, FY 2011 results

March 5, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reported an 8.6 percent increase in revenue for the company's fourth quarter ended Jan. 3. Revenue increased to $115.1 million…

Cosi CEO Carin Stutz talks brand turnaround

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Cosi's new CEO plans to rebrand, reimage and rebuild the chain.

Einstein Bros. opens first Marriott location

March 1, 2012

Einstein Bros. Bagels will opens in a Marriott hotel for the first time on March 8, 2012, in Arlington, Va.

NFL players open Panera Bread in Santa Barbara market

February 28, 2012

Panera Bread will open its first Santa Barbara, Calif., bakery-cafe on March 3, co-owned by former USC All-American, NFL player and current ESPN broadcaster…

Bruegger's expands to Pittsburgh International Airport

February 28, 2012

Bruegger's is set to open at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in May, its fifth airport location in the U.S. The brand will serve its oven-baked bagels…

Cosi Inc. regains Nasdaq listing compliance

February 23, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Standards by curing the company's bid price and Market Value of Listed…

Top 100: Wildflower Bread Company No. 2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 20, 2012

2. Wildflower Bread Company

Top 100: Au Bon Pain No. 10

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 17, 2012

10. Au Bon Pain

Top 100: Bruegger's No. 14

February 16, 2012

14. Bruegger’s

Einstein Bros. Bagels shows love with heart-shaped bagels

February 12, 2012

Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a sweet deal to Portland, Ore., bagel lovers this Valentine's Day. On Feb. 14, guests will receive free heart-shaped bagels…

Panera Bread to intensify drive-thru operations

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Catering sales and new menu item rollouts continue to contribute to revenue, same-store sales growth.

Panera Bread reaches 1,500-store milestone with Manhattan opening

February 6, 2012

Panera Bread has announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan at Seventh Avenue and 29th Street.

Former Einstein Noah CMO heads to Sonic

February 5, 2012

James O'Reilly, who recently stepped down from his position as chief concept officer at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, has been namedsenior vice president and…