Corner Bakery Cafe signs 30-unit deal

May 8, 2012

Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement with Yum & Chill Restaurant Group to bring 30 new locations to Florida and New Jersey over the next five to…

Corner Bakery Cafe to strengthen Northeast presence

April 26, 2012

Corner Bakery Café has announced an agreement to open 22 new locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut throughout the next eight years.

Panera Bread reports Q1 comps, average check increases

April 24, 2012

Panera Bread Company released its earnings report for the first quarter ended March 27, 2012.

Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Cosi announces planned rights offering

April 12, 2012

Cosi, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing…

Panera Bread appoints interim CFO

April 10, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.

Corner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City

April 10, 2012

Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…

Cosi signs deal to open in Costa Rica

April 5, 2012

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Fast Casual S. A., to develop Cosi restaurants in Costa Rica. The agreement calls…

New Einstein Bros. location first to serve dinner

April 5, 2012

Local husband and wife team, Jon and Yvonne Kidder, have opened the newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location in Farragut, Tenn. It is the chain's first location…

Bruegger's brings in Spring with salads, sandwiches

April 4, 2012

Bruegger's is expanding its menu with new freshly made salads – Mediterranean Mozzarella and Thai Peanut Chicken. The limited-time-only menu also features a…

Cosi revenue increases while net loss narrows

April 1, 2012

Cosi Inc. has reported a net loss for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2012, of $2.27 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share, compared with a net…

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.