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…

Bruegger's announces expansion into Kentucky

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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…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

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June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray conference

June 6, 2010

Panera Bread Company has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and CFO, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray conference

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June 6, 2010

Panera Bread Company has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and CFO, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New…

La Madeleine rolls out new summertime salads

June 1, 2010

La Madeleine Country French Café has celebrated the arrival of the summer season with bold, new salads that combine refreshing ingredients such as shrimp…

La Madeleine rolls out new summertime salads

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June 1, 2010

La Madeleine Country French Café has celebrated the arrival of the summer season with bold, new salads that combine refreshing ingredients such as shrimp…

Einstein Noah to present at investor conferences

May 27, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group will present at two investor conferences in June.   On June 8, the company will present at the Piper Jaffray 30th Annual…

Bruegger's signs 10-year deal with Sodexo

May 27, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has signed a master license agreement with Sodexo Inc. that gives the food and facilities management provider the right to open…

Einstein Noah to present at investor conferences

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May 27, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group will present at two investor conferences in June.   On June 8, the company will present at the Piper Jaffray 30th Annual…