Economic Pressure on Dining: Fast Casual could fare well this holiday season and in 2006.

Anticipated pressures on Americans' discretionary dollars may yield a business boost to fast casual restaurant operators as winter approaches.

Jean Birch Named President of Romano's Macaroni Grill

November 2, 2005

DALLAS, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brinker International has named Jean Birch president of Romano's Macaroni Grill.

A rotten Applebee's

November 1, 2005

For its third quarter, Applebee's posted earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.28 per share, a 23% drop from last year.

The Old Spaghetti Factory rolls back clock, drops prices

October 31, 2005

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in Louisville, The Old Spaghetti Factory offers customers a truly retro deal, Nov. 14–15.

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

From quick service to fast casual, the dining experience has come a long way    

Zagat releases 2006 America's Top Restaurants Survey

October 27, 2005

Covering 1,352 Eateries in 41 Cities as Americans Dine Out and Spend More; East Coast Diners are the Best Tippers, Despite Myriad Complaints About Service…

Friendly's cooks up the comforts of home

October 24, 2005

Delicious home style "comfort foods" that the whole family can enjoy are now being served up with a smile at Friendly's, just in time for the busy holiday…

More Cheesecake, Anyone?

October 20, 2005

Cheesecake Factory's (Nasdaq: CAKE) restaurants and financial performance have operated in tandem like clockwork over the past few years. Its third-quarter…

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

Chicken Trends Are Something to Cluck About!

October 16, 2005

Fried, roasted or grilled. Americans are eating more chicken than ever before.

Zagat releases 2006 New York City Restaurant Survey

October 16, 2005

NEW YORK, Oct 17, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Zagat Survey today released its 2006 New York City Restaurants guide. The newly-minted edition contains…

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.

Let's Dish!™ goes to St. Louis

October 4, 2005

Company signs seven-store development agreement with Marco Meal Solutions, Inc. to expand its presence in the midwestern U.S.  

Buffalo's historic Anchor Bar to franchise

October 3, 2005

Creators of the World-Famous ''Buffalo Chicken Wing'' to Offer Three Unique Restaurant Concepts.

Popularity of nugget ice helps beverage sales

October 2, 2005

Scotsman Ice Systems, a division of Enodis and a world leading ice machine manufacturer, helps operators increase beverage sales with Scotsman Nugget Ice, The…

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…