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…

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