2006 restaurant show wraps up

The 2006 National Restaurant Hotel & Motel Show offered big-time speakers and trendsetting technologies. Even if you attended, you probably didn't see…

Consumers rate Wendy's over McDonald's

May 15, 2006

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers prefer Wendy's food over McDonald's and pizza over burgers.  In addition…

It's A Grind hires new PR firm

May 14, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. – IAG Coffee Franchise LLC has selected Morgan Marketing & Public Relations LLC to implement a campaign reinforcing It's A Grind's coffee…

New World Restaurants net $12.1MM loss

May 10, 2006

GOLDON, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group, parent of Einstein Bagel stores, reported a net loss of $12.1 million. The company reported revenue of $97.…

It's A Grind rolls out iced-blended coffee

May 9, 2006

LONG BEACH, Calif. – As the weather heats up around the country, It's A Grind is offering Coconut Crunch, an iced-blended coffee drink.  According to a news…

To wine or not to wine

Serving wine may be a venture worth looking into. Several fast casuals are boosting dinner sales with the alcoholic beverage.

Starbucks Q2 profit rises 27%

May 3, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…

Coffee supply crisis on the horizon

May 1, 2006

Reuters: Coffee futures may spike next year because of a looming shortage of green coffee beans caused by growing consumer demand coupled with an off year in…

Commentary: Dunkin' not far behind Starbucks

May 1, 2006

Advertising Age: With a focused brand, consistent customer experience and brilliant marketing, Starbucks has persuaded millions to trade up from our 50-cent…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters creates ''Silver Celebration Blend''

April 30, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., a specialty coffee roaster based in Waterbury, Vt., will celebrate its 25th birthday by releasing a…

PJ's Coffee brings out the Praline

April 27, 2006

ATLANTA – PJ's Coffee announced its new spring flavored coffee, Praline, to pay tribute to a famous Southern confection. Exclusive to this season, PJ's…

Manhattan Bagel brings in healthier choices for the summer

April 26, 2006

HAMILTON, N.J. — Manhattan Bagel is introducing several fresh and healthy seasonal menu items. According to a news release, the menu upgrades were made to…

Villa re-brands Casa Java

April 23, 2006

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Villa Enterprises is re-branding its coffee concept, Casa Java. According to a news release, Casa Java has a new store design, new menu…

The state of the London coffeehouse

Traditional cafés stave off Starbucks. In fact, Starbucks may have actually helped the once-dying London coffeehouse.

Starbucks may top McDonald's as No. 1 chain

April 12, 2006

Reuters: Think there's already a Starbucks on every corner? Just wait. The fast-growing chain plans to nearly triple in size and some see it growing even…

Organic foods surge through restaurants

April 11, 2006

  NEW YORK — A new study shows the use of organic foods is growing in the foodservice market.   According to "Organic on the Menu: Healthy Eating Trends in…

Coffee Holding Co. enters joint venture with Generations Coffee

April 10, 2006

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Coffee Holding Co. Inc. entered into a joint venture with Caruso's Coffee of Brecksville, Ohio. Generations Coffee Company LLC, a Delaware…

Caribou Coffee announce preliminary Q1 results

April 10, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee reported preliminary first quarter for period ended April 2. According to a news release, comparable coffeehouse net sales were…

Fast-casual concepts attract the Washington lunch crowd

April 9, 2006

Washington Post: The Washington D.C. lunch crowd is patronizing fast-casual concepts more frequently than other concepts. They're eating at Cosi, Potbelly…

Making business sense of charities

Raving! Brands, Panda Express and Starbucks charities look good to the public and build brand awareness.