Firehouse Subs posts strong same-store sales, unit growth in 2011

March 6, 2012

Firehouse Subs surpassed its company goals and industry averages in 2011, resulting in a record-breaking year. The brand grew by 79 restaurants for a total for…

Pinkberry names retail exec to board of directors

March 6, 2012

Pinkberry has announced that leading retail executive Betsy McLaughlin is joining the company’s board of directors.

NRA, LivingSocial form marketing-best-practices partnership

March 6, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and LivingSocial have announced a new partnership through which both organizations will work to educate and inform…

Gloves! The Controversy Continues - Part 3

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

If glove use is going to be effective, several factors should be considered when designing a disposable glove program. Size is vitally important to ensure the…

Panda Express tests Paw Plate

March 5, 2012

Guests at select Panda Express locations will experience a new way of dining during a market test this month, when the chain replaces its traditional two item…

Einstein Noah posts positive Q4, FY 2011 results

March 5, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reported an 8.6 percent increase in revenue for the company's fourth quarter ended Jan. 3. Revenue increased to $115.1 million…

Order entry should be frontline when it comes to catering

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The order-entry experience may be the single most important component of the catering order-to-cash cycle. It is the first point of contact to your…

California Tortilla to celebrate social media month

March 4, 2012

March marks the launch of social media month for California Tortilla, which has planned several initiatives across Facebook, Twitter and for the first time…

Asian Box opens in California

March 4, 2012

San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality has announced the opening of its Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif. The concept was inspired by Asian…

UFood Grill introduces health-inspired value meals

March 4, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group has announced that when they open their first of three locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, they’ll…

Cosi CEO Carin Stutz talks brand turnaround

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Cosi's new CEO plans to rebrand, reimage and rebuild the chain.

Schlotzsky's franchising execs achieve leadership designation

March 1, 2012

Austin-based Schlotzsky’s has announced that three members of the franchise team were recognized as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) by the International…

Panchero's debuts new logo, website

March 1, 2012

Panchero’s Mexican Grill is launching an evolved brand identity including a new logo and website.

Moe's Southwest Grill donates $100K to juvenile diabetes research

March 1, 2012

As part of an ongoing commitment to their charitable partner, Moe’s Southwest Grill, has donated $100,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose…

Restaurant beer sales rise nearly 10 percent in 2011

February 29, 2012

The Beer Institute released new data showing that the value of beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011, totaling about $23.6 billion in…

Health and wellness: A fight against obesity

From offering lower calorie menus to baking side items, the restaurant industry needs to do its part in supporting healthy changes.

Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…

Ben & Jerry's rolls out line of Greek frozen yogurt

February 23, 2012

Ben & Jerry’s has launched a line of four Greek frozen yogurt flavors, staying on trend with the food trend. The four flavors are being released this month…

Cosi Inc. regains Nasdaq listing compliance

February 23, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Standards by curing the company's bid price and Market Value of Listed…

Caribou Coffee posts strong Q4 gains

February 23, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 for the period ending Jan. 1, and confirmed fiscal year…