Bruegger's launches fall LTO

September 26, 2010

Starting September 22, all Bruegger's locations will offer diners a deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired menu options.

A cocktail walks into a bar

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“I cannot believe I agreed to do this,” she thought as she entered the almost empty bar. “I mean, what on earth was I thinking? It was that little Daiquiri…

La Madeleine offers up Savoury Sampler

September 22, 2010

La Madeleine is celebrating the changing seasons with a limited-time Savoury Sampler, which gives customers the opportunity to select a variety of soupe…

Restaurants add fall flavors back to menus

September 20, 2010

Panera Bread restaurants and Red Mango have announced the return of several fall-inspired menu items.

Panera Bread selects TMx Enterprise labor management solution

September 12, 2010

TimeManagement Corporation has signed an agreement with Panera Bread to license the TMx Enterprise 5 solution, a labor scheduling software product, after a…

Panera Bread to roll out new menu boards at Ohio locations

September 8, 2010

Panera Bread’s Ohio franchisee, Breads of the World, has announced the placement of new menu boards in all 48 bakery-cafes it owns throughout central and…

Bruegger’s intros breakfast values; brings back fall favorites

September 7, 2010

Bruegger’s is celebrating Fall with a limited-time value option for breakfast along with new featured combinations on its lunch menu starting September 22.

Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off with Chicago food tour

September 7, 2010

FastCasual.com, the executive producer of the Fast Casual Executive Summit has lined up several locations for its 2010 food tour as part of the Summit. The…

Bruegger’s sales up 2.5% to $58.7 million

August 31, 2010

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has reported positive sales growth during the second quarter ending July 13, 2010, with a 2.5 percent sales increase to $58.…

Einstein Bros. partners with Starlight Children's Foundation

August 31, 2010

Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation to sponsor a Fun Center mobile entertainment unit in each Starlight…

Starbucks, Panera Bread and In-N-Out top Zagat 'best of'

August 15, 2010

Zagat has revealed the results of its latest survey, covering 97 major fast food chains and 39 full service chains as voted on by 6,518 ZAGAT.com diners. The…

Einstein Noah sees slight Q2 dip

August 8, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operator of the under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…

PhaseNext Hospitality to open Buffalo Wild Wings, Smashburger units

August 1, 2010

PhaseNext Hospitality has signed franchise agreements with both Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. and Smashburger to open the two restaurants in October on the Fort…

Panera Bread reports Q2 comps increase of 10%

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July 29, 2010

Panera Bread Company’s same-store sales increased 9.9 percent systemwide during the company’s second quarter ended June 29, 2010, thanks to a 10.1 percent…

Panera Bread sets Q2 earnings release date

July 13, 2010

Panera Bread Company will report its second quarter results after the market close July 27. The company will then discuss the results on a call July 28 at 8:3…

Bruegger’s adds new lemonade coolers, bagel breakfast sandwiches

July 7, 2010

This summer, Bruegger's Bagels will offer guests refreshing new summertime menu options and add to its popular and budget-friendly "4 under $4" breakfast…

Bay Bread Group to manage bakery production with MonkeyFoodFactory

July 6, 2010

Bay Bread Group, parent company of the Le Boulange chain of rustic French-inspired bakeries, will deploy MonkeyFoodFactory to two wholesale bakeries for…

Corner Bakery Cafe launches Get Fresh summer program

June 29, 2010

In alignment with the growing garden movement spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced its “Get Fresh” program and announced…

Panera pay-what-you-want experiment to expand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 28, 2010

Panera chairman Ronald Shaich has said he is pleased with the first month of his nonprofit store in Clayton, Mo., according to USAToday.com. Scaich plans to…

Bruegger's announces expansion into Kentucky

June 23, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. have signed a development deal with Scott and Kim Berger to open three locations in the Louisville, Ky., area, the first scheduled…