Share price increases for Chipotle

January 22, 2006

NEW YORK — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. increased the estimated price range of its upcoming initial public offering to $18 to $20 a share, from $15.50 to…

Rubio's announces new franchise agreement

January 19, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants announced the signing of a new franchise agreement and its 2006 development plans.    Rubio's and Food Courts of Nevada…

Fast-casual concept well received in Utica

January 11, 2006

Observer-Dispatch: Keeping up with the Joneses has taken on a new meaning at a Utica, N.Y., restaurant specializing in Mexican food.

Taco Bueno names new CFO

January 4, 2006

TB Corp., owner and franchisor of 145 Taco Bueno Restaurants located throughout Texas , Oklahoma , Arkansas and Kansas has hired industry veteran Richard…

Rubio's(R) Announces Executive Change

December 19, 2005

Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. announces that Sheri Miksa has resigned her position as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Company.

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill plans to open first in-arena restaurants

December 4, 2005

Carlsbad-based Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill (RUBO) will open its first two in-arena restaurant locations in early 2006 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, Calif.…

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October

November 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October with solid gain in the restaurant performance index surge in restaurant operator optimism led to strongest…

Applebee's introduces 8 new items on fall menu

November 27, 2005

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Nasdaq: APPB) continues to bring great-tasting dishes to its guests by adding eight new items – including two panini…

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

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

Tahitian Paradise Comes To Texas

November 2, 2005

Dallas-area residents will be among the first in the world to experience the tastes of Polynesian cuisine teahouse-style when Tahitian Noni International opens…

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

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

Emerging Brands: Is fun on the menu

October 27, 2005

Freebirds shows that as much as good food, a unique experience is key to building a brand.

Freebirds World Burrito opens in San Antonio

October 24, 2005

On Friday, October 28, 2005, Freebirds World Burrito, Texas' favorite fresh fast casual restaurant, will open its first restaurant in San Antonio -- its…

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill(R) now open at Barona Valley Ranch Resort

October 14, 2005

Grand Opening at Casino Resort Marks a First for the Fast-and-Fresh Mexican Restaurant.

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

Investors seek Chipotle

September 18, 2005

McDonald's Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will host a two-day meeting with analysts this week as investors are clamoring for details on the fast-food…

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…

Freebirds World Burrito Donates Funds and Meals for Katrina Victims

September 5, 2005

Freebirds World Burrito announced its commitment to support recovery efforts in the communities in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region affected by Hurricane…

Some think McDonald's will serve up Chipotle IPO

August 29, 2005

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-food burrito and taco restaurant chain largely owned by McDonald's Corp., headed toward an initial public offering?

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix