Panera Bread reports bakery-cafe sales increased

November 17, 2005

Panera Bread Reports System-Wide Comparable Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 8.2% for the Four Weeks Ended November 1, 2005.

The Cheesecake Factory opens 100th fast-casual restaurant

November 16, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Opening Marks the 100th Cheesecake Factory Restaurant.

Starbucks turns red to signal the start of holiday season

November 12, 2005

For the numerous consumers who visit the fast casual coffee chain Starbucks, the red cup and the handcrafted holiday beverages found inside them symbolize the…

Coco's Bakery Restaurant partners with Warner Home Video for holiday promotion

November 7, 2005

Coco's Bakery Restaurant recently announced its partnership with Warner Home Video to promote the November 22 release of The Polar Express DVD this holiday…

Tahitian Paradise Comes To Texas

November 2, 2005

Dallas-area residents will be among the first in the world to experience the tastes of Polynesian cuisine teahouse-style when Tahitian Noni International opens…

Panera Bread raises 2005 target

November 1, 2005

Panera Bread Company (PNRA) today reported that earnings per diluted share increased 32% to $0.37 for the twelve weeks ended October 4, 2005 compared to $0.2…

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

From quick service to fast casual, the dining experience has come a long way    

New owners at Corner Bakery

October 9, 2005

Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), the company with the "EAT" ticker symbol and the Chili's casual-dining concept, is unloading its Corner Bakery Cafe unit…

Brinker International Reaches Asset Purchase Agreement for Sale of Corner Bakery Cafe

October 3, 2005

Brinker International (EAT) today announced it has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement for the sale of its Corner Bakery Cafe brand to CBC Restaurant…

High-tech runner-up: Panera Bread

September 22, 2005

Which company claims to host to the largest free public Wi-Fi network in the country? It's not Starbucks, whose T-Mobile HotSpots aren't free. Rather, it's…

Will Panera fall flat?

Panera Bread had another impressive month of sales in August, despite Hurricane Katrina and other distractions to consumers' wallets late in the month.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

New World Restaurant Group's Einstein Bros, Noah's and Manhattan Bagel Chains Launch Companywide Drive to Aid Victims of Hurricane Katrina

September 8, 2005

Fundraising program follows ongoing effort to provide food to evacuees in Houston.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Sites Open in Airports

August 29, 2005

New World Restaurant Group, Inc. continues to expand its fast casual Einstein Bros. Bagels brand, with the opening of two new airport licensed locations.

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix

Panera Bread Announces Expansion in New York City

August 17, 2005

Panera Bread announced a new agreement with Doherty Breads, LLC to develop bakery-cafes in the Queens County region of New York.

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part III

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

August 17, 2005

Making the Media work for your restaurant

Ryan's Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

July 19, 2005

July 20, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GREER, S.C., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/- - Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (RYAN) reported second quarter 200…

Paul, the bakery chain, is bringing a taste of France to the United States

March 14, 2005

 At Paul the focus is on using fresh ingredients to make traditional, old-world baked goods in a classic French style.

Panera Rising

February 16, 2005

Fourth-quarter profit at Panera increased 35% to $14 million, or $0.45 per share. Sales also increased 35%, to $130.1 million.