NRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May

June 30, 2011

As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…

Fast casual success: How Wingstop rose above the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To build a strong ROI, Wingstop executives built in four pillars for success.

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2011

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…

Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

Jack in the Box profits drop, Qdoba up

May 18, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc.'s second quarter '11 earnings yielded a big drop in net earnings from the same period last year, from $6.8 million compared to $17.…

Five Guys receives $1 million investment boost

May 12, 2011

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, has announced that it is providing $1 million in financing to Five Guys Burgers and Fries owner…

PeopleMatter secures $7.2 million in Series B funding

May 2, 2011

PeopleMatter, a talent management provider for the service industry, has announced that it has secured $7.2 million in Series B funding to expand sales and…

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…

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.

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…

Einstein Noah sets earnings call

April 25, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 financial results after the market close on May 5. The conference call is set for …

Hay Group & CRCA: Restaurant salary freezes thawing

April 24, 2011

According to a recent survey released by management consulting firm Hay Group and the Chain Restaurant Compensation Association (CRCA), the restaurant industry…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announces Q1 2011 results

April 21, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Buffalo Wild Wings commits to investor conference

April 7, 2011

Minneapolis-based Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced that it will present the Baird Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on May 10.

CIT Group: Expect M&A to pick up in 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Private equity firms attracted to strong growth potential.

GE Capital’s WattWise helps restaurants cut energy use

March 30, 2011

GE Capital has launched a new mobile application, WattWise, to its franchise restaurant operator customers in the U.S. WattWise analyzes the energy consumed by…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance gives Five Guys $100 million boost

March 23, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $100 million credit facility to Five Guys Holdings Inc., franchisor of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The facility…

CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.

Einstein Noah preps for earnings call

February 10, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results after the market closes Feb. 24.

Caribou Coffee announces earnings call

February 9, 2011

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. will release financial results for its fourth quarter after the market closes Feb. 23. Management will host a conference call at…