What restaurants can learn from Apple

How food and beverage innovation can come from studying the technology giant.

Barberitos hires Bruce Holzman as VP, franchise sales

July 13, 2010

A former franchise professional for some of the nation’s top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of…

Five Guys to open in LaGuardia airport

July 13, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a location Thursday at LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building, with a grand opening event set to offer airport…

Panera Bread sets Q2 earnings release date

July 13, 2010

Panera Bread Company will report its second quarter results after the market close July 27. The company will then discuss the results on a call July 28 at 8:3…

Foodservice executives reveal surprising recovery drivers

Product and merchandising innovations are cited most frequently by industry executives as top revenue drivers.

Tossed expands franchise model with kiosk offering

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July 12, 2010

Tossed has unveiled a new freestanding kiosk version of its restaurant concept, available in multiple configurations from 242 to 265 square feet. The kiosk has…

Chipotle restaurants in Chicago to offer children's menu

July 12, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new children's menu in the Chicago market beginning July 19. The effort is a continuation of a kids' meal program the…

Starbucks to expand presence in Japan, sees U.K. sales drop

July 11, 2010

Starbucks Corporation and Ajinomoto General Foods Inc. are launching a portfolio of new coffee products this fall into grocery and convenience stores in Japan.

Buffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q2 earnings

July 11, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2010 results July 27, 2010, at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time. A simultaneous…

Publix Deli to debut kids meals

July 11, 2010

In an attempt to appeal to parents and provide healthy on-the-go meals to children, Publix Deli will offer five fresh, ready-to-eat kids meals for $3.99. Each…

Cold brew coffee finds some mainstream success

While some argue the cold-brew process makes better-tasting beverages, it does pose some operational challenges.

Navigating gift card taxation

How to properly treat the sale of the gift cards on income tax returns.

Pandini's builds guest loyalty with free iPads

July 7, 2010

In an effort to appeal to its customers, Pandini's guests are getting free use of an iPad while they dine in the Germantown, Pa., store. Guests can use the…

Wingstop hits seven straight years of comps increases

July 7, 2010

National wing chain Wingstop has ended its second quarter of the year with its 28th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales. Sixteen-year-old Wingstop…

Chipotle Mexican Grill to announce Q2 results this month

July 7, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call July 22 to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A press release…

Study: Customers will pay more for better service

July 6, 2010

A majority (61 percent) of Americans report that quality customer service is more important to them in today’s economic environment, and will spend an average…

Bay Bread Group to manage bakery production with MonkeyFoodFactory

July 6, 2010

Bay Bread Group, parent company of the Le Boulange chain of rustic French-inspired bakeries, will deploy MonkeyFoodFactory to two wholesale bakeries for…

Five advantages of working with a restaurant broker

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Restaurant leases are complicated and take years of practical experience to properly negotiate. This is where a restaurant retail broker can help.

Trends in Eating Out: Hunker down, or exhale?

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

Nothing is more top of mind right now for those of us in the restaurant industry than the state of the economy.

Red Mango to open on Indiana University campus

June 30, 2010

Red Mango has entered into a franchise agreement to open its first Bloomington, Ind., store on the Indiana University campus.