Chipotle's IPO success influences fast-casual growth

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Fast-casual restaurants as a whole are racking up impressive numbers, but are they enough to sustain Wall Street's appetite?

Investors question BK IPO move

February 26, 2006

Associated Press: The difference at Burger King since Greg Brenneman took over in 2004 is clear: profits are small but growing, the company and its…

Buffalo Wild Wings appoints new board member

February 23, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS— Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. appointed Michael Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson was also elected to be a member of the board's audit and…

Gift cards are big business

February 22, 2006

Using stored-value cards instead of cash is a growing trend among U.S. consumers. The Federal Reserve estimates about 20 million consumers will spend $7…

The morphing of the QSR

February 22, 2006

When the McDonald's Bistro Deli opened in New Castle, Del., the restaurant's manger saw a different crowd.   "We get people from all over because we…

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…