Bruegger's to open in Cleveland airport

May 14, 2009

CLEVELAND — BAA Cleveland, developer of the Airmall at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, has signed an agreement to bring Bruegger's Bagels to the…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

Einstein Noah comps, revenue and net decrease

May 7, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…

Bruegger's says thank you to Boston public transit riders

May 6, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — On the morning of May 13, an estimated 20,000 Boston transit riders will be rewarded by Bruegger's for their environmentally-friendly…

Panera Bread comps up slightly

May 5, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has reported financials for its first quarter ended March 31.   In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, comparable…

Seven top fast casual independent operations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.

Corner Bakery Cafe expands national presence

April 28, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…

Einstein Noah sets date for Q1 earnings release

April 28, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its first quarter 2009 financial results after the market close on May…

Le Pain Quotidien remains true to its roots

Belgian fast casual incorporates sustainability throughout its operation.

Panera to release Q1 earnings April 28

April 26, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. will report its first quarter earnings after the market close April 28, 2009.   The company will discuss its first quarter…

Corner Bakery Cafe awards free catering service

April 20, 2009

DALLAS — To kick off National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Corner Bakery Cafe has announced a list of more than 100 charitable organizations that will receive…

Spicy Pickle's Bread Garden cafe set for expansion

April 19, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has announced its plans to expand the company's Vancouver, B.C.-based Bread Garden Urban Café chain.   Spicy Pickle CEO…

Analyst gives Panera stock green light

April 14, 2009

iStock Analyst: Cabot Heritage Corp.'s vice president of investments Michael Cintolo said in The Cabot Top Ten Report that Panera Bread's revenue growth in the…

Bread & Company lowers prices

April 9, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bread & Company has announced they are lowering the prices of all baked goods and deli items by as much as 60 percent, a price point the…

Einstein Bros., Noah's Bagels introduce low-cal menu options

April 1, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels are introducing an all-new Lighter Fare menu, with three lunch items and two breakfast items, each…

Restaurant Report Card rates restaurants' healthy options

March 29, 2009

Men's Health: The authors of the book "Eat This, Not That! For Kids," David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, have released a Restaurant Report Card for a variety…

Fast casuals target urban markets

Higher household incomes and increased foot trafffic make downtowns a viable choice.

2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Chipotle stays ahead of the pack.

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Spicy Pickle's Bread Garden Urban cafés set for expansion

March 17, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has released an update on the current business activity of its Vancouver, B.C.-based Bread Garden Urban Café chain. …

Fast casuals top Greenopia's eco-ratings for restaurants

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia has announced that it has released the Green Industry's most comprehensive ratings for restaurants. Available on the…