Panera posts first quarter 2011 earnings

April 28, 2011

Panera Bread Co. recently posted its first quarter 2011 earnings of $1.09 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07, as well as the prior-year…

Buzztime, Buffalo Wild Wings enter master services agreement

April 27, 2011

NTN Buzztime Inc., the digital interactive restaurants and bar entertainment network, has announced its multi-year partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.

Spicy Pickle updates franchise report

April 27, 2011

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc.'s CEO Mark Laramie has presented an update and annual report in regard to the company’s growth and development.

Tossed launches 4th annual salad contest

April 27, 2011

Tossed has announced its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest, created to give customers the opportunity to add their salad combinations on Tossed menus…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Six Benefits to Marketing at the POS

Digital technology helps turn customers’ ordering uncertainty into revenue.

Mama Fu's launches new prototype, signs 6-store deal

April 26, 2011

Mama Fu’s Asian House is further positioning itself as an industry leader with the launch of a new prototype.The nationally expanding franchise developed the…

Buffalo Wild Wings posts 40% net earnings increase

April 26, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 27, 2011.

Store closures impact Pei Wei Asian Diner Q1 results

April 26, 2011

The temporary closure of eight Pei Wei restaurants in Arizona during March 2011 resulted in the loss of 29 sales weeks for P.F. Chang’s China Bistro offshoot…

Subway, Starbucks leapfrog Burger King, Wendy’s in sales

April 26, 2011

Specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches have officially become an American staple alongside burgers and shakes. Technomic's listing of the top 500 restaurant…

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Trendy cake pops find their way into Starbucks

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What is the latest food innovation at Starbucks?

Legal troubles continue for Chipotle over hiring practices

April 20, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a criminal investigation over its hiring practices and whether the company willingly employed illegal immigrants at…

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit adds new permanent menu item

April 20, 2011

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is modifying its menu for the first time in 50 years by adding a new permanent signature meat, the Spicy Cheddar Sausage.

Caribou Coffee to reward guests for using reusable drinkware

April 20, 2011

As part of Caribou’s Happy Everyday sustainability program, guests who use reusable drinkware will receive 50 cents off any drink, any size, any day.

Greg Dollarhyde to head Veggie Grill expansion as CEO

April 19, 2011

The Veggie Grill, a fast casual restaurant chain serving plant-based, comfort food has announced that industry veteran Greg Dollarhyde will be leading the…

Raving Brands' new franchise firm purchases The Original Italian Pie

April 19, 2011

Raving Brands new franchise holding firm, Big Game Brands, has announced the purchase of The Original Italian Pie, a full-service Italian restaurant chain…

Charley’s Grilled Subs opens in Brazil

April 19, 2011

Charley’s Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first Brazil location. The new restaurant will offer diners the chance to…

Freshii opens first of two Baltimore restaurants

April 19, 2011

Freshii has announced the expected opening of two new units in Baltimore, in the area’s downtown and Charles Village locations.