Ratings raised on casual eateries

September 23, 2005

A Raymond James analyst has raised his ratings Friday on a handful of casual restaurant chains because of their battered valuations, while warning that the…

Delicious growth in Darden

September 23, 2005

Back in July, Alyce Lomax gave us a glimpse of how Darden's first-quarter financials were shaping up. Thursday, the company served up the entree.

SERVICE: Motion studies

September 18, 2005

Servers who learn to consolidate their steps are typically the most efficient and productive and, ultimately, the best tipped.

Take that, Chicken Council!

September 12, 2005

Beef Checkoff Program partners with Boston Market to bring more beef to the market.

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…

Red Robin launches new chili menu

September 11, 2005

Restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has introduced a new chili-focused menu in an effort to attract consumers in the cooler fall season.

California Pizza Kitchen arrives in Portland

September 11, 2005

California Pizza Kitchen will open its only Oregon restaurant this month at Bridgeport Village in Tigard.

Starbucks Makes Five-Year Commitment to Victims of Hurricane Katrina

September 8, 2005

First $1 Million to Go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Company Has Donated Ground Coffee, Ethos(TM) Water and Bottled Tazo(R) Tea.

Former California Pizza CFO Levin takes same post at BJ's

September 8, 2005

BJ's Restaurants, operator of 41 BJ's Restaurant and Brewery units, announced the appointment of Gregory Levin as its chief financial officer.

New World Restaurant Group's Einstein Bros, Noah's and Manhattan Bagel Chains Launch Companywide Drive to Aid Victims of Hurricane Katrina

September 8, 2005

Fundraising program follows ongoing effort to provide food to evacuees in Houston.

Sub and Wrap Restaurants in The U.S Growth Has Risen by 70% since 1999

September 8, 2005

In real terms, the sandwich, subs and wraps market has grown 70% since 1999, or from $9.9 billion to an estimated $16.8 billion in 1999-2004.

Free Year's Supply of Chick-fil-A Being Awarded to First 100 People

August 30, 2005

Chain to Launch Test of New Spicy Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich in Tampa-St. Petersburg as New Restaurant Opens

Papa John's Introduces New Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

August 29, 2005

For A Limited Time Only -- Papa John's Offers The Farm . . . or Make That the Ranch!

Papa Murphy's Partners with Seattle Seahawks

August 29, 2005

Papa Murphy's, the Best Pizza Chain in America three years running, was named the official pizza supplier of Qwest Field and the Seattle Seahawks.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief: How You and Your Restaurant Can Help

August 29, 2005

American Red Cross offers ideas on how restaurants can make a difference.

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive

August 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive While Facing Challenge of Rising Gas and Energy Prices Recruiting and retaining employees, rising gas and energy…

Oh, No, Not the Fries

August 29, 2005

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer wants fast-food joints to warn consumers that the carcinogen acrylamide tends to form during the cooking process of…

Einstein Bros. Bagels Sites Open in Airports

August 29, 2005

New World Restaurant Group, Inc. continues to expand its fast casual Einstein Bros. Bagels brand, with the opening of two new airport licensed locations.

Domino's Pizza Named 'Cool Place to Work'

August 28, 2005

Domino's World Resource Center was named one of Michigan's "Cool Places to Work" by Crain's Detroit Business and the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

Roadside restaurants suffer from gas

August 28, 2005

The late-summer bump in gasoline prices looks to take a bite out of the profits of many roadside-restaurant operators.