A rotten Applebee's

November 1, 2005

For its third quarter, Applebee's posted earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.28 per share, a 23% drop from last year.

Red Robin Restaurants GE program to improve customer service

October 31, 2005

Six Sigma Tool Enhances Food Quality and Guest Service by Cutting Milkshake Wait Times in Half.

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

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

Houlihan's back for second helping

October 16, 2005

 A proven Houston restaurateur is helping Houlihan's Restaurants Inc. stage a return to the Houston market after a decade-long absence.                       …

Famous Dave's enters development agreement for five new restaurants

October 9, 2005

FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (DAVE) President and CEO David Goronkin announced today that Fun-Yum, LLC, has purchased the right to franchise a total of five…

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern introduces new menu

October 9, 2005

New Menu Focuses on Food Photography, More Contemporary Look.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers continues its national growth plans

October 3, 2005

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, the casual dining company that serves up wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences by offering its guests an imaginative selection of…

Buffalo's historic Anchor Bar to franchise

October 3, 2005

Creators of the World-Famous ''Buffalo Chicken Wing'' to Offer Three Unique Restaurant Concepts.

Ker's WingHouse Restaurant appoints a new Chief Operating Officer

September 28, 2005

On September 26, 2005, Ker's WingHouse anointed Scott Steinard as the new Chief Operating Officer of the 18-store chain.

Outback Steakhouse, Inc. reports comparable store sales

September 28, 2005

Outback Steakhouse, Inc. today reported that comparable store sales and average unit volumes for the Company's restaurant brands for the five-week period ended…

Investors seek Chipotle

September 18, 2005

McDonald's Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will host a two-day meeting with analysts this week as investors are clamoring for details on the fast-food…

Take that, Chicken Council!

September 12, 2005

Beef Checkoff Program partners with Boston Market to bring more beef to the market.

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…

Red Robin launches new chili menu

September 11, 2005

Restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has introduced a new chili-focused menu in an effort to attract consumers in the cooler fall season.

Famous Dave's Enters Development Agreement

August 21, 2005

Famous Dave's Enters Development Agreement For Ten New Restaurants in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Razzoo's LP Invests in $500K Remodel

August 21, 2005

Razzoo's LP Invests in $500K Remodel for Dallas Suburb Restaurant; Razzoo's Cajun Cafe in Mesquite to Re-Open in Early September 2005.

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part III

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

August 17, 2005

Making the Media work for your restaurant

Chick -N- Grill takes major strides

August 15, 2005

Chick -N- Grill Takes Major Strides Toward Becoming the Number One Choice for Great-Tasting and Healthy Food.

Broadband services enable consumers to pay with credit and debit cards

August 10, 2005

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) announced today that it has implemented DIRECWAY broadband services at 220 Burger King restaurants on behalf of Strategic…