Tijuana Flats halts franchise program

May 31, 2007

Orlando Times: After nearly five years of franchising, Tijuana Flats has stopped franchising its its Tex-Mex concept to markets throughout Florida and beyond…

Restaurant Performance Index declines in April

May 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

New Peet's plant to double coffee production

May 29, 2007

San Jose Mercury News: Gourmet coffee company Peet's Coffee & Tea is moving into a new coffee roasting facility in Alameda, Calif. Increased coffee…

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Bruegger's launches summer menu

May 28, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's May 25 announced the introduction of portable handheld salads.    The fast-casual chain is introducing Tossed-for-You Salad…

Einstein Noah shares to start at $19

May 23, 2007

Reuters: Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. on May 18 said it expects its public offering of 5 million shares to be priced between $19 and $21 a share…

Cosi director sells more shares

May 23, 2007

Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…

Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

Caribou Coffee receives Corporate Green Globe Award

May 22, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. was recognized by the Rainforest Alliance for its socially responsible business practices.

Menu trends highlighted at 2007 NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Company. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot…

Atlanta Bread Co. adds salad, sandwich, pizza

May 21, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — From now through mid-July, Atlanta Bread Co. will feature several new items on its menu.   New items available include:   · Bistro Chicken…

Bearclaw coffee opens first Wyoming location

May 21, 2007

CHELSEA, Mich. — Bearclaw Coffee Co. has announced the opening of its newest location in Cheyenne, Wyo., marking the company's first store outside…

Firehouse Subs intros sweet & spicy meatball sandwich

May 21, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs announced May 21 that it will offer a new Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub for a limited time beginning in June. The sub will…

Concordia launches new beverage-system line

May 21, 2007

CHICAGO — Concordia Coffee Systems Inc. has announced its launch of the next generation of integrated beverage systems, the IBS6.    On exhibit at the…

Restaurants target real estate for growth

The focus turns to real estate as restaurants look for prime profits.

NRA show highlights beverage trends

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured several educational…

Cold Stone launches integrated ad campaign

May 20, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery will launch its first national integrated advertising campaign on May 21. The Love It Love It campaign asks ice cream…

SP Holding changes name

May 20, 2007

SEATTLE — SP Holding Corporation announced today that the company has changed its name to Organic To Go Food Corporation. With the name change, the company's…

NRA to form environmental-initiative task force

May 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced today that it is forming a new Board of Directors task force to take the lead on implementing…