Panera Bread opens second Panera Cares cafe

November 22, 2010

The Panera Bread Foundation has opened its second non-profit community cafe – called Panera Cares – in Dearborn, Mich. The company also announced plans to open…

Bruegger’s reintroduces comfort food classics

November 17, 2010

Starting Nov. 17, Bruegger's will reintroduce a few limited-time items: Four Cheese and Tomato Panini and Fire Roasted Tomato Soup, and its indulgent Cinnamon…

Corner Bakery Cafe to open first N.J. location

November 11, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe is opening its first location in the New York/New Jersey area. The restaurant is opening Nov. 15 at The Promenade Shops at Clifton.

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.

Einstein Bros. expansion to remain strong in Q4

November 11, 2010

As Denver-based Einstein Bros. Bagels enters its fourth quarter of 2010, it carries with it significant momentum for its franchise and license program from the…

Bruegger’s releases Q3 financial results

November 8, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced continued sales growth during its third quarter ended October 5, 2010, in addition to same-store sales increases.

La Madeleine’s rolls out holiday classics

November 4, 2010

La Madeleine Country French Café is kicking off the holiday season with the addition of its once-a-year turkey and new ham selections. The menu items…

Einstein Noah earnings flat, franchise revenues up 12%

November 4, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2010.

Starbucks debuts at sea

October 26, 2010

Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship: the first…

Bruegger’s partners with Children's Miracle Network

October 26, 2010

Bruegger's and the Children's Miracle Network have teamed up to raise money for 170 children's hospitals in America starting on Oct. 27. Bruegger's hopes to…

Panera Bread Q3 earnings build on leading edge

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 26, 2010

Panera Bread's systemwide same-store sales for the company's third quarter, ended Sept. 28, have increased 6.9 percent. Company-owned comps increased 5.…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group set to release Q3 results

October 24, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2010 financial results after the market close Nov. 4. A conference…

Cosi Inc. reports positive comps growth in Q3 2010

October 20, 2010

Cosi Inc. has reported a systemwide same-store increase of 5.2 percent for the company's third quarter ended Sept. 27. The increase was partially driven by a…

Forbes takes 10-year look at Panera Bread

October 20, 2010

Ten years almost to the month, Forbes has profiled Panera Bread and its fearless leader, Ron Shaich.

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: The World Is Not Enough

The World is Not Enough, as presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit, takes a look at how restaurant operators can look beyond the obvious to grow…

Jamba Juice signs major purchasing agreement

October 12, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchasing agreement for 41 stores, its largest refranchising transaction since the program's inception in 2009.

Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.

Corner Bakery Cafe intros Green Chile & Chicken Panini

September 30, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has introduced the newest member to its panini menu line. The Green Chile & Chicken Panini features autumn-roasted green chiles (grown…

Bruegger’s celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2010

On October 13, Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate 25 years in North Carolina's Triangle Region when it unveils a market-wide refresh to its bakeries and hosts a…

Manhattan Bagel cuts the fat with bagel thins

September 28, 2010

Manhattan Bagel has unveiled a new line of lower calorie, lower fat bagel thin sandwiches, to complement its new Lighter Side Breakfast Menu.