Americans are Drinking Less Coffee at Home

September 18, 2005

The U.S. is still the largest coffee-consuming nation in the world, but the amount of coffee people are drinking at home has generally declined over the period…

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Caribou Coffee sets $13-$15 price est. for IPO

September 5, 2005

Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. on Tuesday said it plans to offer 5.36 million shares at $13-$15 a share.

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part III

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

August 17, 2005

Making the Media work for your restaurant

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. sued by former Manager

July 25, 2005

Three former Caribou Coffee managers from Minnesota filed a nationwide wage and overtime class action lawsuit today in Hennepin County Court against Caribou.

Xm Satellite Radio and Starbucks hear music to launch new cd series

July 25, 2005

First CD in the Series Debuts on August 3 and Features Exclusive, New Recordings From Tracy Chapman, Jewel and Jason Mraz

West coast tops for coffee shops

March 14, 2005

Survey: Anchorage has the most java joints per person

Move Over Starbucks & Red Bull:

February 16, 2005

It's Time For The World To Join The Javalution, Getting Both Coffee & Convenience In A Cup!

OPA: Online Most Favored of All Media Demographics

November 20, 2004

The Online Publishers Association (OPA), in conjunction with Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc., released their Generational Media Study today, finding the…

Raving Brands bucking trend in Fast Casual segment

November 19, 2004

ATLANTA, Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Raving Brands, a pacesetter of fast casual concepts, has a message for the food and beverage industry - "The demise…

Restaurant prices might be going up

April 13, 2004

Restaurants across the nation are under intense pressure to raise menu prices as their supply costs soar - notably for chicken, the wholesale price of which…

Starbucks steams into new areas

March 14, 2004

The world's largest coffee chain expands its market to heartland, inner cities.

Fast-casual chains cook up consumer loyalty

September 29, 2003

A consumer research study on fast-food restaurants shows that the American public continues to be most satisfied with specialized regional chains, including…

Technomic Information Services' public chain company restaurant report

July 22, 2003

Solid 2002 performance among 89 leading u.s. chain restaurant companies.  

QSR going head to head with Fast Casual

February 4, 2003

DENVER (Feb. 5)- If you stand in front of 550 Broadway at high noon any weekday, you'll see a major new dining phenomenon unfold. On foot and by car, in pairs…

Florida plans bill to outlaw lawsuits blaming restaurants for obesity

January 26, 2003

January 27 2003, 7:01 PM EST ORLANDO-- Restaurants could not be held liable for consumers' health problems under proposed federal legislation meant to stop…