Buffalo Wild Wings adds new sauces

February 21, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings added four new sauces to the menu. The additions include parmesan garlic, honey BBQ, Asian zing and mango habanera. These…

Wingstop announces Superbowl numbers and new menu items

February 15, 2006

Wingstop sold 2.5 million chicken wings system wide at its more than 260 locations on Super Bowl Sunday, exceeding their mid-January estimate of 2.2 million…

Fuddruckers loses president

February 8, 2006

BizJournal: The president of Fuddruckers has left the Austin hamburger restaurant chain after less than a year.   Fuddruckers spent about $1 million to move…

Buffalo Wild Wings announces fourth-quarter results

February 7, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2005. Total revenue increased 21.3 percent over…

Yum! Brands becomes first presenting sponsor of Churchill Downs

January 31, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs racetrack announced a partnership with Yum! Brands Inc. Yum! Brands will become the first presenting sponsor of the Kentucky…

Super Bowl Sunday is big business

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend $5.3 billion preparing for or executing Super Bowl-related activities.

Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers

January 25, 2006

It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…

Checkers/Rally's Team awarded $10,000

January 25, 2006

During the 2005 season, Checkers/Rally's awarded $10,000 to the NEXTEL Cup team that finished with the best pit road performance each week, and awarded…

Mad-cow case confirmed in Alberta

January 23, 2006

Calgary Sun: The latest case of mad-cow disease has been confirmed in a 6-year-old cow born and raised in Alberta, Canada, the country's food inspection…

Carl's Jr. introduces the jalapeno burger

January 11, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- Carl's Jr. introduced the Jalapeno Burger, targeting Americans' increasing taste for hot, spicy foods. The burger is also the chain's…

Red Robin opening to benefit the Columbus Division of Fire

January 3, 2006

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. will open its 300 restaurant nationwide in Columbus , Ohio , Monday. As part of its grand opening celebration, Red Robin will…

"Not Your Average Joe's" selects CrunchTime! to manage restaurant operations

December 5, 2005

Growth-oriented creative casual chain will mange all back office activities in fully-integrated solution by CrunchTime! Information Systems.

Smokey Bones introduces new menu

December 4, 2005

Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill, known for its award-winning slow-smoked ribs and hand-pulled pork, today introduced seven new menu items that show the…

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October

November 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October with solid gain in the restaurant performance index surge in restaurant operator optimism led to strongest…

Applebee's introduces 8 new items on fall menu

November 27, 2005

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Nasdaq: APPB) continues to bring great-tasting dishes to its guests by adding eight new items – including two panini…

Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

The Cheesecake Factory opens Grand Lux Cafe in Garden City, New York

November 20, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated recently announced the opening of its sixth Grand Lux Cafe restaurant on November 17, 2005 at Roosevelt Field in Garden…

The Sotelo's Saga: Overcoming personal tragedy while operating a restaurant

November 19, 2005

Sylvia Sotelo serves as an inspiration to not only restaurant and business owners but single mothers too.

Shane's Rib Shack, new fast-casual BBQ concept, is smokin'

November 18, 2005

Raving Brands Sets Ambitions for Leadership Position in Latest Fast Casual Segment

Buffalo Wild Wings to open 1st NY metro area restaurant

November 7, 2005

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, one of the top ten fastest-growing fast casual restaurant groups in the nation, will open its first New York metro area…