Kahala Corp announces 20 unit agreement for Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill Restaurants

November 17, 2005

Kahala Corp (Pink Sheets: KAHL), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor of eight quick service restaurant concepts totaling more than 1,000 locations and $45…

T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub opens in Merrillville

November 11, 2005

T.J. Maloney's Authentic Irish Pub, a new destination for all things Irish, embraces and offers all the elements of a true pub setting: community…

Tahitian Paradise Comes To Texas

November 2, 2005

Dallas-area residents will be among the first in the world to experience the tastes of Polynesian cuisine teahouse-style when Tahitian Noni International opens…

Benihana Inc. reports 7.9% increase in second quarter comparable sales

October 16, 2005

Total Revenues for Period Advanced 13.6%, to $54.3 Million

Restaurateurs to open unique Asian Bistro concept

October 12, 2005

Pauli Moto's Asian Bistro to Offer Japanese Cuisine as well as Dishes from Four Culinary Regions of China 10 Restaurants Set to Open Nationally by 2007.

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

Toastissimo Fast Casual Italian Cafe Opens First U.S. Location

September 14, 2005

Orlando Cafe the First of 300 Proposed to Open in the U.S. over the Next Five Years

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…

Razzoo's LP Invests in $500K Remodel

August 21, 2005

Razzoo's LP Invests in $500K Remodel for Dallas Suburb Restaurant; Razzoo's Cajun Cafe in Mesquite to Re-Open in Early September 2005.

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

Restaurant chain leaders win execution award

August 18, 2004

Chain Leader magazine announces winners of its first Chain Leader Execution Awards: Brinker International Founder Norman Brinker, P.F. Chang's China Bistro…

SIVA enters into agreement to buy Progressive

July 19, 2004

Deal Will Put SIVA in Top Tier of Restaurant Software Suppliers.

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…

Wendy's International, Inc. announces management transition at Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

April 4, 2004

Bill Moreton will be the new Chief Executive Officer of Baja Fresh ~ Moreton is a former Executive VP and CFO of Panera Bread.  

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…

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…