Cowboy Chicken signs lease for Texas expansion

April 24, 2012

Cowboy Chicken will soon begin construction of their seventh location in The Rayzor Ranch Development, located in Denton, Texas.

Panera Bread reports Q1 comps, average check increases

April 24, 2012

Panera Bread Company released its earnings report for the first quarter ended March 27, 2012.

Want to Facebook? What are you waiting for

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Ninety five percent. That’s right, 95% of all consumers are on Facebook, according to our latest research findings across both North America and the UK. We…

Starbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations

April 24, 2012

Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…

Penn Station unveils free fries giveaway

April 23, 2012

As a special thank you to its local customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who…

Buffalo Wild Wings to present at investor conference

April 23, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. has announced that the company will present at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2012 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. The presentation…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Healthy beverage evolution: Have we come full circle?

How American consumers are once again searching for healthier beverage options.

Chipotle reports 12% comps increase in Q1

April 22, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Togo's Eateries targets Portland for growth

April 22, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Portland, Ore., for franchise expansion.

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group to release Q1 results

April 19, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. will release its first quarter 2012 financial results after the market close May 3, 2012. A conference call will follow at…

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

Moe's Southwest Grill launches mobile ordering app

April 18, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced the launch of a nationwide mobile and online ordering solution in partnership with app design company Splick–it.

Caribou Coffee celebrates Earth Day with free perk

April 18, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it will once again reward sustainable coffee drinkers by offering free coffee to all customers who bring in a…

McAlister's Deli hires new VP, franchise development

April 18, 2012

McAlister’s Deli has appointed Peter Wright as its new vice president of franchise development. Wright is a 14-year restaurant industry veteran, serving in…

2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

USA Today names Smallcakes as Top 10 cupcakery

April 17, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced its franchise brand, Smallcakes A Cupcakery, has been selected in USA Today’s Top 10 Places to Bite into a Gourmet…

Starbucks strengthens commitment to China employment growth

April 17, 2012

As Starbucks continues to accelerate its plans toward making China its second home market, the company has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at…

Panera Bread announces COO transition

April 17, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that John Maguire has resigned as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 31, 2012, to become…

Penn Station hires new sales director

April 16, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced the addition of Jad Buckman as director of sales. Buckman was previously in agency development with the Farmers…