Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

The Cheesecake Factory opens Grand Lux Cafe in Garden City, New York

November 20, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated recently announced the opening of its sixth Grand Lux Cafe restaurant on November 17, 2005 at Roosevelt Field in Garden…

Kahala Corp to develop Surf City Squeeze in the Hawaiian Islands

November 20, 2005

Kahala Corp, announced today that is has entered into a new area representative agreement with Shaun Khan, an entrepreneur from Orlando, Fla., to open 10 Surf…

The Sotelo's Saga: Overcoming personal tragedy while operating a restaurant

November 19, 2005

Sylvia Sotelo serves as an inspiration to not only restaurant and business owners but single mothers too.

Shane's Rib Shack, new fast-casual BBQ concept, is smokin'

November 18, 2005

Raving Brands Sets Ambitions for Leadership Position in Latest Fast Casual Segment

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…

Panera Bread reports bakery-cafe sales increased

November 17, 2005

Panera Bread Reports System-Wide Comparable Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 8.2% for the Four Weeks Ended November 1, 2005.

The Cheesecake Factory opens 100th fast-casual restaurant

November 16, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Opening Marks the 100th Cheesecake Factory Restaurant.

Smoking ban linked to reduced heart attacks

November 15, 2005

A study finds that heart attacks fell 27 percent in the 18 months after the city enacted its ban.

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

Greener menus are sprouting up in America's most popular chains.

World's 1st fair trade certified coffee soda introduced

November 13, 2005

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. recently introduced an exciting alternative to traditional soft drinks.

Starbucks turns red to signal the start of holiday season

November 12, 2005

For the numerous consumers who visit the fast casual coffee chain Starbucks, the red cup and the handcrafted holiday beverages found inside them symbolize the…

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…

Diedrich Coffee announces its first drive-thru location

November 11, 2005

Located in Beautiful Dana Point, Diedrich's Newest Coffeehouse Features Relaxing Ocean-Breeze Setting or Easy Drive-Thru Convenience.

Study: Soda may increase high blood pressure risk

November 9, 2005

Drinking coffee doesn't seem to cause long-term high blood pressure, a study suggests. But for some reason, women in the same study who drank sodas did seem to…

Mobile version of Zagat Survey's released for Palm(R) and Windows Mobile(TM)

November 8, 2005

Handmark(R), a global leader in mobile media, today announced the immediate availability of the new 4.0 version of ZAGAT TO GO(SM), the mobile version of Zagat…

Buffalo Wild Wings to open 1st NY metro area restaurant

November 7, 2005

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, one of the top ten fastest-growing fast casual restaurant groups in the nation, will open its first New York metro area…

Should you be buying Starbuck's stock

November 6, 2005

The fast casual coffe house Starbuck's is a wonderful business but that does not necessarily mean that they will make for a great investment.

Darden Restaurants reports sales results

November 6, 2005

Darden Restaurants, Inc., recently reported same-restaurant sales results for the four-week October fiscal month ended October 30, 2005. This period is the…

Cosi, Inc. announces new Vice President of People

November 6, 2005

  Cosi restaurants company announced recently that Becky Iliff, has been named the company's Vice President of People, reporting to Gilbert Melott, Executive…